The Portland Cement Association (PCA) urged Congress to reject the so-called “Timber Innovation Act” introduced this week in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, noting it unfairly puts the federal government in the business of promoting wood-related building materials over others.
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Eric K. Thiele appointed new chief financial officer Chromaflo Technologies Corp.
Chromaflo Technologies, one of the leading independent global suppliers of colorant systems, chemical and pigment dispersions, appointed Eric K. Thiele as the chief financial officer, effective March 6, 2017.
Western Specialty Contractors expands territory of region manager Jim Rechtin, Jr.
Western Specialty Contractors expanded the territory of Region Manager Jim Rechtin, Jr. to include its St. Louis Roofing, Kansas City and new Kansas City Roofing branches.
Husqvarna Group to acquire HTC, strengthening its position in surface preparation
Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has signed an agreement to acquire the floor grinding solutions division of HTC Group AB, the market leader in floor grinding solutions.
Ex-Army Ranger’s New Mission: Enlisting Vets to Build a Company
Rich Verdone is an Ex-Army Ranger with five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, but his devotion to duty and his fellow soldiers marches on here at home.
New Phoenix Center Industry scorecard shows significant economic benefits from U.S. Aggregates Industry
To better understand the effect of the U.S. aggregates industry on the economy and jobs, the Phoenix Center released a new economic "Scorecard" entitled The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry: A National, State, and County Analysis.
How to Seal Concrete for a Uniform Appearance
This issue of blotchy and inconsistent color and gloss created by a sealer is not that uncommon. There are multiple factors that can create this appearance, but the two most common are application — how the sealer was applied — and surface — what the sealer is being applied to in regard to density and porosity.
Western Specialty Contractors promotes Justin Berndt to region manager
Western Specialty Contractors promoted Justin Berndt to region manager of its Chicago Concrete Restoration, Chicago Facade Restoration and Indianapolis branch offices.
Vertical Concrete Artistry, Part 1: 3-D Miniature Models
Welcome to the exciting world of vertical concrete artistry! In this series, we’ll explore in great detail the process of completing a real-world project from start to finish.
Brokk acquires Aquajet Systems AB
Brokk, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, recently acquired Aquajet Systems AB, a world leading manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots.
