The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the majority of America’s cement manufacturers, is proud to announce the winners of its 2022 Energy and Environment Awards and Safety Awards. PCA President and CEO Mike Ireland said, “The accomplishments of these award recipients are extraordinary. They put into perspective just how […]
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Typical Equipment Needed to Install Concrete Fasteners
We have taken this opportunity to compile a list of the typical equipment needed to install concrete fasteners. Each item listed goes into depth on the whys and the hows to using that particular tool. Hammer Drills The term hammer drill refers to a drill that has a movement that […]
Equipment rental revenue poised to continue growth in 2023 and beyond
After two years of rapid post-pandemic revenue growth in 2021 and 2022, the equipment rental industry is expected to see single digit increases over the next four years according to the latest American Rental Association (ARA) forecast released in early November. The forecast calls for equipment rental revenue — which […]
Mold and Moisture Can Affect the Integrity of Your Concrete Foundation
Thanks to the strength of concrete, many homeowners can rest assured that their homes will remain standing on a stable platform. But not even concrete is invulnerable. It might not immediately be clear, but every time it rains that same water may come to rest against your concrete foundation as […]
Clark Branum Hired as ASCC Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist
Clark Branum, noted decorative concrete speaker, trainer, and quality control manager, has joined the Technical Division of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, as the decorative and polished concrete specialist. It is a part-time position. This role provides leadership, counsel, and direction for the Decorative Concrete […]
StoneCoat Joins The NEU Carbon Neutral Concrete Initiative
StoneCoat is now a member of NEU, An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, a program initiated by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). StoneCoat proudly joins the ranks of other NEU members including Meta, Baker Concrete Construction, Breakthrough Energy, and Lehigh Hanson (Heidelberg Materials). Concrete is the second […]
Ray Hefner Hired as Executive Director of the ASCC
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO is pleased to announce the hiring of Gordon Raymond Hefner as executive director. Ray Hefner replaces Bev Garnant. Garnant had previously led the association for over twenty years. Hefner possesses over twenty-seven years of association management experience in the construction […]
ASCC Second Annual Safety Summit
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO in partnership with the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), Mount Vernon, IA held its second annual Safety Summit in Albuquerque, NM, November 10-11, 2022. Safety professionals from the concrete construction industry gathered for a safety program focused on both safety and […]
Overcoming Skills Gap Focus of NCCER’s Construction Career Pathways Conference
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is pleased to announce it will host its Construction Career Pathways Conference on Nov. 30. This conference is a one-day event held as a prelude to the Association for Career and Technical Education’s (ACTE) CareerTech VISION 2022 Conference. This year’s Construction […]
Envoy Solutions Acqiures Assets of Surtec in California
Envoy Solutions announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Calif.-based Surtec Inc. Surtec has consistently manufactured high-quality chemicals and provided cleaning equipment service and repair. Through this acquisition, Envoy Solutions advances a key strategic initiative to enhance its position as a leading janitorial service and repair distributor in […]
