Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2017 were recognized by the Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., at the association’s Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC on September 20.

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.

In Southeast Washington, D.C., a devastating three-alarm fire ravaged a senior affordable housing complex, leaving residents of the 161 occupied units displaced and at least four injured. The massive plumes of smoke could be seen throughout the district and have lingered long enough to produce school closings due to air quality.

When you can’t dig down, build up. That’s the philosophy that Jeff and Deanne Rush used when creating their Three Springs Ministries retreat in Morris, Pa. With just 12 inches of top soil and solid rock below, the couple relied on Superior Walls precast concrete panels to create three structures for their retreat center.

It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of former Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer.

Over 130 people have been left without a home following a three-alarm fire in Lanham, Maryland. The blaze ignited a multi-family apartment home, tearing through all four buildings in the complex. More than 100 firefighters and medical personnel responded to the wood-framed building fire, which created $2.2 million worth of damage.

World of Concrete attendee registration has officially opened and expectations are this will be the largest WOC event in over a decade. With a strong economy and a viable & active construction sector, the concrete & masonry industries will converge in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 22-25; Seminars 21-25, for this highly-anticipated annual event.

Construction brings many opportunities to many different people. Communities experiencing an intense building spree can usually look forward to more foot traffic or an influx of new businesses.