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Sandy Springs, Georgia City Council votes unanimously to Build With Strength
On August 16th, the Sandy Springs, Georgia City Council voted unanimously to amend the city’s building code to include new requirements that prohibit combustible building materials from being used in certain building elements (including the structural frame, load bearing walls, etc. in structures above 3 stories and 100,000 sq. feet.
AEM, MSHA issue ‘distracted driving’ safety alert for off-road drivers
“Turn off your cell phone while operating off-road equipment” is the key message from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Mine Safety and Health Administration in a new jointly developed safety alert that emphasizes the hazards of distracted driving while on the worksite.
Westcoat’s Relocation Unifies Company and Brings New Life to Older San Diego Building
Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems has moved to a new location. Now located at 4007 Lockridge St., San Diego, CA 92102, the business is staying close to its roots. The building was acquired in order to combine the corporate offices and manufacturing that were previously in separate locations. Owner, Paul Koury […]
Introducing the new Coatings Conveyor Ground Test
New conveyor ground test with five steps which informs you whether items to be painted are sufficiently grounded.
Durable Concrete Control Joints Fill The Need For Fast Turnaround
With quick return to service, ability to withstand years of foot, cart or forklift traffic, polyurea meets the requirements of many industries. From warehouses and retail showcases to grocery stores and more, polyurea is outperforming traditional epoxy, silicone, and polyurethane materials to fill and seal concrete slab control joints.
Concrete 2029 continues developing roadmap and vision for the future
Spearheaded by the American Society of Concrete Contractors and facilitated by the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council, Concrete 2029 was recently launched as a strategic initiative to develop a vision and roadmap for the future of the concrete construction industry.
Chinese translation of ACI 318-14 created through team effort
ACI recently released a new Traditional Chinese translation of ACI 318-14, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary — ACI 318C-14 (Chinese).”
U.S. transitioning to diesel trucks
More than 40 percent of all medium and heavy-duty diesel commercial trucks in operation in the United States — 4 million of 9.5 million diesel trucks — are now equipped with newer technology clean diesel engines, according to new Diesel Technology Forum analysis of IHS Automotive vehicles in operation statistics.
Three building products companies star on ‘Home Free’ with Tim Tebow
Quikrete, Pavestone and Custom Building Products returned as partners on the premier of “Home Free” on Fox, Thursday, June 16. Former NFL player, Heisman Trophy winner and sports analyst Tim Tebow co-hosts the series with famed professional contractor Mike Holmes for the second season.
