Construction of the U.S. Bank Stadium was substantially complete in early June and the building is ready for business. Substantially complete is a contract term in the construction industry that establishes when construction is finished except for minor remaining work and the building can be used for its intended purpose.
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Bon Tool expands decorative concrete line
The BonWay line of decorative concrete products has expanded its offering in 2016 with several new products, including BonTique Liquid Antiquing Agent.
Concrete convention to be held in Philadelphia Oct. 23-27
Nearly 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23-27 to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards.
New anchoring and fastening solutions improve performance and productivity
DeWalt recently added a new range of innovative anchoring and fastening solutions to its concrete products category that are designed for performance and productivity.
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.
New template system designed explicitly for vertical concrete
Nathan Giffin of Vertical Artisans has teamed up with WaltTools to bring to the marketplace a tool impression system that allows anybody to delve into the world of vertical concrete with confidence.
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.
How Matt Hine of Progressive Concrete Coatings Fell Into Concrete
Many concrete professionals who are asked how they got into the business of concrete say they sort of “fell into it.”
Neil Roach joins forces with a nationwide painting contractor, Painters USA Inc.
Neil Roach, formerly with Creative Construction By Design, recently joined forces with a nationwide painting contractor, Painters USA Inc. in Chrisman, Illinois, to launch a local concrete installation division known as Redimere Surface Solutions.
