ACI recently released a new Traditional Chinese translation of ACI 318-14, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary — ACI 318C-14 (Chinese).”
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.
U.S. transitioning to diesel trucks
More than 40 percent of all medium and heavy-duty diesel commercial trucks in operation in the United States — 4 million of 9.5 million diesel trucks — are now equipped with newer technology clean diesel engines, according to new Diesel Technology Forum analysis of IHS Automotive vehicles in operation statistics.
Three building products companies star on ‘Home Free’ with Tim Tebow
Quikrete, Pavestone and Custom Building Products returned as partners on the premier of “Home Free” on Fox, Thursday, June 16. Former NFL player, Heisman Trophy winner and sports analyst Tim Tebow co-hosts the series with famed professional contractor Mike Holmes for the second season.
Most Americans unhappy with construction firms’ phone manner
Only 21 percent of American consumers are satisfied with the way construction businesses handle their phone calls, new research has revealed.
CONEXPO Latin America Seminars help prepare you for next industry upswing
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces Chilean Ministry of Energy, Caterpillar, Cummins, Telogis, and Americas Market Intelligence as the latest speakers who will share knowledge and insights at the 2016 CONEXPO Latin America seminars program October 10-11 in Lima, Peru (Swissotel).
American Concrete Institute announces promotion of Melinda G. Reynolds to director
The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Melinda G. Reynolds, CAE, to Director, Membership and Customer Service
ALL promotes Richard McDermott to national service manager
The ALL Family of Companies is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard “Dick” McDermott to national service manager.
Build with Strength Video: The evolution of Chicago’s modern architecture
Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), released a new video looking back at Chicago’s construction development in the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and the use of non-combustible materials in the city ever since.
NCMA plans 2018 ICON Expo equipment show in Indianapolis
The National Concrete Masonry Association will launch an International Concrete Exposition (ICON Expo) machinery and equipment show in February 2018.
Fishstone Studio adds new distributor
Lifestyle Concrete Solutions near Sydney, Australia, has been chosen the exclusive distributor for Fishstone Studio Inc.
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