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.
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The ASCC Education, Research and Development Foundation has awarded three scholarships
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.
Discover the Power of Concrete at Decorative Concrete LIVE! Jan. 22-25
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.
Wooden D.C. Apartment Complex for Seniors Up in Flames After Three-Alarm Fire
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.
Former Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Passes Away
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.
Three Precast Concrete Projects for Three Springs Ministries
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.
Post-tensioning Institute Launches New Website
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at www.Post-Tensioning.org.
Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Apartment Fire, Causing over $2 Million in Damages
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.
WOC 2019 Announces Attendee Registration is Now Open!
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.
Safeguard Your Assets: 6 Steps to Secure Your Job Site
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.
