In South Birmingham’s Lakeview District, a massive fire destroyed an apartment complex under construction and sent a brave firefighter to the hospital, suffering a broken leg and two broken ankles. Fire officials responded to the fire just after midnight on Friday to the wood-framed structure that lacked windows and doors, which contributed to the fire’s rapid spread.

The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, is pleased to announce that Tim Manherz, senior vice president of operations, TAS Commercial Concrete, Houston, TX, is this year’s recipient of the ASCC Member Owner Safety Award, presented September 20 at the association’s Annual Conference in Charlotte.

Two respected names are coming together, as NuTrend Disposables announces its merger with Adenna. The merger is effective immediately; however, the coalescing of business practice and consolidation of enterprise is ongoing. The new entity will operate under the single name, Adenna, and the new company will be represented by a new logo fused from elements of each of the previous marks, giving the brand a fresh new look while preserving the legacy of each of these great organizations.

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their 2019 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m.

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes provisions supported by the cement industry. PCA urged the U.S. Senate to pass the bill before FAA authorization expires on September 30th.

A study released by Urvashi Kaul, Consultant and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, seeks to address the issue of wood-framed residential fires, particularly multi-family wood-framed structures. The study, which examines two recent California apartment fires, focuses primarily on the economic impact wood-framed building fires have on communities and local governments.

The Top Cap that you know & love, now in a Smooth Finish. Top Cap is a one component, low-build overlay that makes it easy to revitalize existing concrete without expensive removal or replacement. Restore a standard broom finish or create a new smooth finish for staining, stencils & more.

Come Nov. 28-30, 2018 Concrete Decor LIVE! will makes its debut in Canada at The Buildings Show in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario to showcase the durability and innovations of decorative and architectural concrete. A combination of five shows in one, The Buildings Show is North America’s largest annual exposition, networking and educational event for design, architecture, construction and real estate.

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Education, Research and Development Foundation has awarded three scholarships to students in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program.

Build with Strength applauds the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) for publicly opposing significant changes in the ICC 2021 Code Proposals that would loosen safety requirements for tall wood buildings. The proposed changes would increase height, area, and story allowances for tall wood buildings based in part on […]