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Makinex, an Australian owned leader in innovative solutions for the construction, industrial, and commercial sectors, has been awarded three prestigious awards at the 2023 USA-based Pro Tool Innovation Awards. Makinex was honored with awards for their Hose2Go, Mobile Charge Pod, and Dual Pressure Washer 4000 products, garnishing recognition for their […]
Application specific cut standards remain the only way to specify cut-resistant protective gloves; however, A4 cut resistance has quickly become the de facto minimum standard for work gloves used in many applications. Foremen and plant managers alike trust its performance and feel confident putting their people in it when setting […]
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered once again with participants and presenters to discuss technology and innovation at the 2023 Technology Forum. The successful event took place August 29-31, 2023, at the Benson Portland A Hilton Curio Collection Hotel in Portland, Ore. The Technology Forum is an innovation-focused […]
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) will present a three-day national event, Best Practices in Airfield Paving Workshop, Oct. 24-26, that will include guidance for the design, construction and rehabilitation of concrete pavements used for airport applications. Held in Denver, the three-day workshop program will feature technical presentations by subject […]
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) – the recognized technical and promotional leader for the advancement of the post-tensioning industry – is pleased to announce key staff changes that went into effect recently, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and growth within the organization. Tim Christle, P.E. Tim Christle, P.E., received a new […]
All home improvement and construction projects have different requirements. It is important to use the correct concrete screw to ensure that the installation is performed correctly and safely. Concrete screws are specifically designed to tap their own threads into pre-drilled holes. They can be used in a variety of base […]
Terra CO2 Technology, the scalable low-carbon alternative for cement production, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Asher Materials for an exclusive market license of Terra’s first commercial-scale advanced processing facility. Under the agreement, Asher Materials will acquire the plant, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. […]
September 2023 marked the completion of the US$ 65 million repair and renovation of the Honestino Guimarães Bridge (ex-Costa e Silva Bridge) in Brasilia, Brazil. The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products was specified to restore and waterproof the bridge’s damaged concrete elements. The Honestino Guimarães Bridge (ex-Costa e […]
Stone Edge Surfaces “just-add-water” Hairline Crack Fill is designed to help fix, patch, fill and repair hairline surface cracks that appear as concrete dries, settles, is weathered, or as it ages. It’s easy to use, can be used on concrete, stone veneer, concrete overlays, and decorative concrete, and is also […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has established a telephone hotline and an email address for the sole purpose of receiving and answering questions about concrete construction as it relates to the industry’s sustainability initiative. Both are for members only. Jim Klinger, ASCC concrete construction specialist, […]
