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Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
PCA Lauds House Passage of FAA Reauthorization, Urges Senate to Act Swiftly
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes provisions supported by the cement industry. PCA urged the U.S. Senate to pass the bill before FAA authorization expires on September 30th.
SRMC Recgonizes Concrete Contracts with Exemplary Safety Records
Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2017 were recognized by the Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., at the association’s Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC on September 20.
Concrete Decor LIVE! Debuts in Canada
Come Nov. 28-30, 2018 Concrete Decor LIVE! will makes its debut in Canada at The Buildings Show in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario to showcase the durability and innovations of decorative and architectural concrete. A combination of five shows in one, The Buildings Show is North America’s largest annual exposition, networking and educational event for design, architecture, construction and real estate.
The ASCC Education, Research and Development Foundation has awarded three scholarships
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Education, Research and Development Foundation has awarded three scholarships to students in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program.
NASFM opposes ICC 2021 proposals weakening safety precautions for tall wood buildings
Build with Strength applauds the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) for publicly opposing significant changes in the ICC 2021 Code Proposals that would loosen safety requirements for tall wood buildings. The proposed changes would increase height, area, and story allowances for tall wood buildings based in part on […]
Cemstone Names Jacob Gave, P.E. Business Development Manager
Cemstone, an Upper Midwest leader in ready-mixed, engineered and architectural concrete, as well as aggregates, announced that Jacob Gave P.E., has rejoined the company as our Business Development Manager. Jacob will be pursuing strategic opportunities in Cemstone’s Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa markets. In Jacob’s new role, his focus will […]
Discover the Power of Concrete at Decorative Concrete LIVE! Jan. 22-25
Located in the Silver Lot, in front of the South Hall, the third annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! will showcase the power of concrete through innovative construction applications Jan. 22-25 at World of Concrete 2019 in Las Vegas.
Three Precast Concrete Projects for Three Springs Ministries
When you can’t dig down, build up. That’s the philosophy that Jeff and Deanne Rush used when creating their Three Springs Ministries retreat in Morris, Pa. With just 12 inches of top soil and solid rock below, the couple relied on Superior Walls precast concrete panels to create three structures for their retreat center.
Former Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Passes Away
It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of former Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer.







