Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, along with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, introduced “Building a Safer Los Angeles,” a motion to strengthen fire safety standards.

The American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, MO, has published its forty-fourth Position Statement, “Measuring Air Content in Non-Air-Entrained Concrete.”  ASCC Position Statements clarify the concrete contractors’ point of view for architects, engineers, owners and others.

John Buser of Dust Collection Products was declared lost at sea in the San Diego area on April 20. He set sail on his sailboat April 17 and never returned. After his unmanned boat was found off the coast of Point Loma, an extensive search involving multiple agencies was launched. After three days, it was called off.

Everlasting Concrete Logs, a family-owned and -operated business in Texas that developed a concrete logcladding system for interiors and exteriors, is now offering franchise opportunities nationwide.

Sundek, an industry leader in decorative concrete coatings since 1970, expands line to include decorative waterproofing solutions. Waterproofing membranes are now available with Sundek’s extensive line of decorative coatings suitable for all commercial and residential applications.

Building owners and managers often struggle with determining when and how often to perform exterior property inspections. An essential part of sustaining an attractive property and minimizing risk, inspections conducted at the right frequency and schedule are an important element for a property’s overall success.

Graycor, Inc., a leading provider of construction, maintenance and facilities services, announced that Weston Tanner has joined the company as Director, Construction Technology and Innovation.