Q: What is the new silica dust regulation and why is it happening? When the U.S. Department of Labor issued its ruling aimed at better protecting workers from respirable silica dust, no one was surprised. Compliance with the new rule went into effect June 23, 2017, and enforcement begins Sept. […]
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New Vice President Appointed to Lead Flowcrete Americas
The polymer flooring manufacturer Flowcrete Americas has announced that Ben Smith is to lead the business as its new Vice President effective immediately. Ben Smith has been appointed to the role following five years as Flowcrete Americas’ National Manager for Canada, during which time he increased Flowcrete’s market share, sales […]
NoteVault, Top Construction Reporting Software, Releases New Construction Compliance Features
Today NoteVault, the leader in construction innovation and technology, announced the inclusion of construction compliance functionalities in their latest feature release. During the creation of this compliance calendar, NoteVault consulted with top construction firms to finalize this new functionality.
American Concrete Institute Staff Member Recognized as Rising Leader
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (August 7, 2017) – The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that Lauren Mentz, ACI’s Director of Event Services, has been recognized as one of the “Rising Leaders for 2017” by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE), at their annual convention, June 10-12, in Lansing, […]
Schools and Public Facilities Weigh the Benefits of Polished Concrete
Every year, schools and municipalities spend millions of dollars replacing old worn-out carpet and vinyl composite tiles. The cost of replacing these traditional flooring materials is quite expensive and in most cases not at all green. For the past several years facilities are looking at polished concrete as an option.
Why Search Engine Algorithms Change and How to Capitalize on the Changes
In the early days of social media marketing, you could post virtually any piece of content and, realistically, expect to see engagement from about 15 to 20 percent of your followers, fans or friends — depending on the day and just how many were online at that time.
Sanveo Accelerates Growth with Expansion into Intermountain Region; Opens a New Office in Denver
Sanveo Inc., a pioneer in bringing next generation technology solutions to the construction industry worldwide, made a major announcement earlier this week. Answering the strong demand for its services, the company announced its expansion into the Intermountain region and the opening of their latest office; in Denver, Colorado. This will be Sanveo’s 5th office location worldwide, and further strengthens the company’s footprint and ability to serve a larger customer base locally.
Choosing the Right Mixing Option: Continuous, Batch or Hand Mixing
Traditional hand mixing, batch mixing and continuous mixing give contractors options when choosing how to mix material on the job site. Here’s how they break down.
American Concrete Institute Announces $50,000 Available to Student Teams
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of $50,000 USD for student teams from international universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during the ACI Concrete Convention & Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, on March 25-29, 2018.
Slag Cement Association Launches Website Featuring Innovative Tools and New Slag Cement Locator
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announces the launch of www.slagcement.org.
