Builder John Mirenda had many job site challenges on his mind when he started to re-construct a commercial site in Northfield, N.J. Demolition of an existing building. Saving portions of the slab and foundation for zoning and cost saving purposes.
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Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Crystal Moyer of Eureka, MO to Senior National Account Program Manager. She was a National Account Manager for the past two years
How to Handle Cracks in Concrete
When I first got into the concrete business, a very revered contractor shared some sage advice. He said, “David, there are only three things you can guarantee a customer when you’re working with concrete. No. 1: Concrete will always get hard. No. 2: No matter what you do, concrete will […]
David A. Lange Elected President of American Concrete Institute
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2018-2019 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, last month.
Choosing the Best Blade for the Concrete Task
Diamonds may be forever in jewelry and James Bond movies, but when it comes to the workaday world, not so much. If they were, a good diamond saw blade could be passed on from father to son.
River Scene Incorporated into Building’s Polished Concrete Floor Before Building Was Constructed
A handcrafted 5,900-square-foot meandering river scene incorporated into the building’s polished concrete floor before the building was constructed. Womack also manufactured and installed three different versions of concrete countertops, and finished the exterior concrete with custom pattern mats and a unique stain.
Evaporation Retardants and Finishing Aids Can Make Concrete More Workable
While water should never be added during concrete’s finishing process, products such as evaporation retardants and finishing aids can effectively help promote workability.
Concrete Benefits of Building a Concrete Home
How can homeowners move from a small, one-bedroom apartment to a two-story 1,940-square-foot home and save 30 percent on their monthly electric and gas bills? Ed and Meg Faichtyger did just that by using precast concrete panels for the foundation and exterior walls of their new home in Franklin Township, New Jersey.
Dan Harrington to Head Cementir Holding’s Region North America
Aalborg Cement Company Inc. through its parent company Cementir Holding S.p.A. has acquired controlling shares of Lehigh White Cement Company and appointed veteran cement executive Daniel Harrington to lead the organization.
