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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 […]
Cemstone, an Upper Midwest leader in ready-mixed, engineered and architectural concrete, as well as aggregates, announced that Jacob Gave P.E., has rejoined the company as our Business Development Manager. Jacob will be pursuing strategic opportunities in Cemstone’s Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa markets. In Jacob’s new role, his focus will […]
Located in the Silver Lot, in front of the South Hall, the third annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! will showcase the power of concrete through innovative construction applications Jan. 22-25 at World of Concrete 2019 in Las Vegas.
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.
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.Post-Tensioning.org.
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.
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.
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.
