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Floor protection isn’t a glamorous part of any project, and for years it had been a bit of an afterthought for many installers and architects – but not for David Harris. Driven by a desire to find that “just right” solution to his persistent jobsite floor protection challenges, he and […]
Contractors are turning to Kretus for support after one of its key distribution partners, Jon-Don, closed without notice on May 9, 2025. Known for its thoughtfully designed resinous coatings, the California-based manufacturer is moving quickly to help customers navigate this unexpected transition. “Though we were surprised and saddened by the […]
Drive through just about any town in America, and you’re likely to spot graffiti on the sides of buildings, railcars, retaining walls, bridges and the like. While it can be considered an artistic medium or a form of artistic expression, it can also be quite a nuisance depending on what […]
Why do the lenses of safety glasses fog? Science! What our eyes see as fog is actually thousands of tiny water bubbles that form when moisture in the air condenses on the lenses. You’ve got to fight science with science, so Brass Knuckle invented two anti-fog lens coatings that prevent […]
NEU, leader in the global concrete industry in advancing reduced-carbon concrete technologies, begins its Third-party Validation/Verification Program. This initiative provides an independent, impartial assessment of environmental claims for technologies focused on reduced-carbon cement, concrete, and related solutions. With the surge in technological developments addressing carbon emissions in construction, the need […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the release of ACI 323 PLUS, an annual digital subscription that provides interactive access to ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. This new subscription, built on the ACI PLUS Platform, delivers an interactive experience optimized for performance on […]
Most family-owned businesses don’t make it to the second generation, let alone the third or fourth. According to recent data, only 3% of family-owned businesses make it to the fourth generation. Prosoco likes to think that means they’re doing something right. The company is elated to announce that, after months […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI), in collaboration with the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), proudly announces the joint release of ACI/PTI CODE-320-25: Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary in PDF format. This new code provides minimum requirements and guidance for the materials, design, and detailing of post-tensioned concrete buildings and, when applicable, […]
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the election of new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. The Trustees elected new Trustee— Michael J. Schneider, who will serve as Chair of Trustees, and re-elected Trustee— Khaled Awad. New ACI Vice President, Matthew R. Sherman, also […]
Construction workers face daily challenges when lifting heavy materials safely and efficiently. Grabo — the company that transformed a multi-person task into a one-person job with its electric vacuum lifters — is again changing the game with the all-new Grabo Remote. The new small wireless accessory allows pros to control […]
