The Post-Tensioning Institute has announced the election of new board members and a new slate of officers. The new officers are as follows: Kenneth Bondy, a consulting structural engineer, is now president, Edward Hohman of Post-Tension of Nevada Inc. is vice president, Russell Price of Suncoast Post-Tension Ltd. is secretary, […]

The new Pulse-Bac PB-2150 vacuum from CDCLarue Industries is the first portable vacuum to use an electronic sensor that detects when the collection tank is full and ready to be emptied. The PB-2150 allows the user to collect and discard dust and debris simultaneously without turning off the vacuum or […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute has chosen “Restoration of Arkwright House — 10 Years Later” as the ICRI 2008 Project of the Year as part of the 2008 Project Awards. ICRI presented the award to C-Probe Systems Ltd. at the ICRI 2008 Fall Convention in St. Louis, Mo. The Arkwright […]

Thawzall LLC has developed two new portable heating systems that will aid in winter construction projects. The new H150LS (Long Shot) and H250SL (Single Lever) systems both utilize the company’s Heatzone technology. The new H150LS (Long Shot) utilizes innovative Embed & Abandon technology, achieving significant labor savings over traditional curing […]

The DG-50 Diamond Grinder/ Polisher attachment from BW Manufacturing Inc. includes floating grinding heads and a specially designed shroud that keeps the machine virtually dust-free when connected to the BW SCB-1600 shotblasting and scarifying machine. The DG-50 removes all material off the floor, reducing cleanup costs. Quadruple one-piece 16-inch grinding […]

Paul Albanelli, president of Albanelli Cement Contractors Inc. in Livonia, Mich., has been elected president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors for 2009-2010. Scott Anderson, Houston, Tex.; Clay Fischer, Jupiter, Fla.; Mike Poppoff, Moxie, Wash.; and Thomas Zinchiak, Woodbine, Md., were elected vice presidents. Harry Moats, Douglasville, Ga., was […]

Dust Control Technology has unveiled the DustBoss DB-45, a midsized unit that delivers control of airborne particles and surface dust while using less water and manpower than traditional hand-spraying techniques. The DB-45 keeps RCC materials moist and below 76 F with a series of brass nozzles that atomize water droplets […]

Husqvarna Construction Products has introduced a high-cycle wall saw and a new line of silent core blades. The WS 440 HF high-cycle wall saw is light and flexible, but also powerful. It is based on new technology that gives the user increased possibilities for fast and efficient sawing. The powerful, […]

Wyco Tool has introduced the EZ Vibe ICF Concrete Vibrator designed to meet the specific demands of residential applications. The unit is made with a long shaft and small head size to easily fit insulated concrete forms. A tachometer was also added to track operating hours as well as vibrator […]

The American Concrete Institute has released 10 new publications and CD-ROMs to educate and inform industry professionals on concreterelated information and technology. The new publications are: Guide for the Analysis, Design, and Construction of Elevated Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete Water Storage Tanks (371R-08); Troubleshooting Concrete Construction (SCM-17 (08)); Nanotechnology of […]