The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of several new publications and CD-ROMs. 440R-07: Report on Fiber-reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures — In addition to the material properties of constituent materials (that is, resins and fibers) and products, this document offers up-to-date knowledge of fiber-reinforced polymer applications, such as […]

The U.S. Green Building Council, with support from planned-community developer Newland Communities, has launched Greenhomeguide.org, a new Web site that will give homeowners, home buyers, renters, landlords and others the tools they need to ensure their homes are as healthy and environmentally friendly as possible. The Green Home Guide details […]

ProSpec, Bonsal American Inc.’s brand of commercial construction products, has released an electronic version of its architectural products binder. The CD contains product catalogs, technical data sheets and material safety data sheets covering ProSpec’s three major product lines: Concrete Repair & Restoration, Floor Repair & Rehabilitation, and Tile & Stone […]

Orbit Radiant Heating has upgraded its entire line of snow and ice-melting systems that feature Nexans electric heating cables. The upgrade adds an optional remote control panel for operating the system’s controls from inside a home or building. About the same size as a standard light switch, the new remote […]

DeWalt is launching a new line of industrial-grade, two-cutter Rock Carbide SDS Plus drill bits, as well as a new line of four-cutter SDS Plus drill bits. Available in February 2008, the new Rock Carbide SDS Plus accessories will provide increased durability, bit life and speed for a variety of […]

The new Monster Box Series from Knaack LLC features the Piano Box (Model 1000), Chest (Model 1010), and Cabinet (Model 1020), all durable and secure storage options for job sites. The Monster Box features heavyduty tubular steel framing, a four-point crane lift system, integrated drillresistant lock, and a weatherproof Power […]

Racatac Products Inc. has now made both of its Racatac models available with chest support. The units will now be available as Model 01RACCS (with 2-inch casters and chest support) and Model 01RAC3CS (with 3- inch casters and chest support). The chest support included with each model is fully adjustable […]

Eliminator Concrete Remover, new from Cleform Tool Corp. and Congo Products, is a chemically active liquid designed to remove built-up, hardened concrete from most surfaces. It works well on concrete and mortar mixers, concrete forms, tools, screeds, trowels, hardware, ready-mix trucks and equipment. Eliminator is highly concentrated and should be […]

ProSpec has introduced Feather Edge, a trowelable, rapid-setting underlayment that is formulated for quick repair of floor gouges, cracks and ridges prior to floor-covering installation. It requires only the addition of water. No priming is necessary. Feather Edge is a cement- based, mildew- resistant underlayment that can be applied from […]

Tsunami Countertops has released several new designer form liners and drainboards. In the Countertop Edge Form Liners department, Tsunami has introducing three new edge form details — Round, OG, and Rope-edge, each made of polyurethane. The reusable, bendable forms are 93 inches long and 2 feet tall. A 4-foot tall […]