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NRMCA coalition launches educational program

Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, is launching new resources, training programs and educational content in Seattle, Washington, as part of increased efforts to inform the design/build and construction communities about the advantages of concrete construction in the low- to mid-rise residential sector and in general.

Jon-Don, HouseCall Pro team up to advance mobile technology

Jon-Don Inc., a leading distributor of products, equipment, and training for independent contractors and in-house service providers across multiple industries, and HouseCall Pro, award-winning mobile software for field service management, have entered a partnership to advance the cleaning and restoration industry into the mobile age.

Owner Creates a Precast Concrete Smoking Room in His Yard

Perhaps it was a throwback to his old “smoking in the boy’s room” days but a homeowner in Zurich, Switzerland, yearned to have his own private smoking pavilion in his backyard. Instead of a crowded room filled with rule-breaking teenagers, he wanted a quiet, relaxing place where he could sit back and smoke.