ASTM International will hold a Symposium on Test Methods for Chemical and Mineralogical Analysis of Hydraulic Cements and Other Concrete- Making Materials on Dec. 4, 2007, in Tampa, Fla. Sponsored by ASTM International Committees C01 on Cement and C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, the symposium will be held in […]

A new ASTM standard — C 1646/C 1646M, Practice for Making and Curing Test Specimens for Evaluating Frost Resistance of Coarse Aggregate in Air- Entrained Concrete by Rapid Freezing and Thawing — spells out requirements for specimen preparation for C 666 testing. The standard falls under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee […]

Colorado Hardscapes Inc. has acquired di Giacomo Inc., the California- based company formerly owned by rockscape creator Philip di Giacomo. di Giacomo sought out thirdgeneration, family-owned Colorado Hardscapes for the acquisition. Colorado Hardscapes’ 60-year history began with gray concrete and evolved into serving decorative niches that include architectural-grade concrete, artificial […]

 The Wooster Brush Company has just announced a newly redesigned logo and product packaging that will hit shelves early next year. A leader in paint applicator innovation, Wooster has been developing tools designed to meet or even exceed the needs of painters for nearly 170 years. This new look refreshes the Wooster brand, offering a cohesive strategy at retail across all channels. The campaign launching to announce these elements is, "Same Great Product, Bold New Look."

The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual conference and exhibition will be held November 7-9, 2007, in Chicago. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and exhibit hall dedicated to green building. More than 20,000 attendees will learn more about the rapidly growing green homebuilding industry and the LEED system, which was […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute will hold its 2007 Fall Convention November 7-9, 2007, at Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The convention theme for fall is Architectural Repair & Repair in New Construction. The event will include a full slate of technical presentations covering a variety of topics […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has announced a completely redesigned training program for 2008. Cutting Edge, which was the first course introduced by CSDA for cutting operators in 1993, has become one of nine courses that include classroom and hands-on training programs for new hires as well as advanced […]

The American Concrete Institute announced the availability of several new publications. 364.1R-07: Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structures Before Rehabilitation — This guide presents general procedures for evaluation of concrete structures before rehabilitation. Among the subjects covered are preliminary investigation, detailed investigation, documentation, field observation and condition survey, sampling and […]

The American Concrete Institute’s Distinguished Achievement Award was presented to the Puerto Rico Ready Mix Concrete Producers Association at the ACI Fall 2007 Convention in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The award is given to nonmembers who have made notable contributions to the advancement of the concrete industry. The Puerto Rico Ready […]

The new Sakrete Web site highlights all Sakrete product lines, including cement mixes, mortar and masonry products, concrete and masonry repair products, sand and gravels, blacktop repair products and roof coatings. The site offers a store locator, a media section and detailed concrete and masonry project instructions. It also contains […]