The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and also companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2022 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes either persons of eminence in the field of the […]
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Metallic Epoxy vs. Polyaspartic:
Making the Right Choice for Garages
I’ve been wanting to write about the choice of using metallic epoxy or polyaspartic for garage floors for some time. Over the last several years, I decided to stop installing chip floors because I was getting burned out. I really wanted to focus on artistic and dramatic metallic epoxy coatings. […]
Modern Products and Techniques Infuse New Life into 1912 Cartouche
Located along the Sacramento River, the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity in Sacramento, California, features a restored cartouche. A combination of SureCrete XS Precast and Sika products made the restoration and retrofit of the Beaux-Arts feature possible. The Pacific Gas and Electric Co. originally owned the circa 1912 building […]
ACPA Announces Awards Recipients
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 ACPA Awards, presented at the ACPA Annual Meeting andAwards Presentation on January 19, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during World of Concrete 2022: Lifetime Achievement Award: Dave Adams Following a 15-year career in the aerospace […]
Aquajet Rotolance Lineup Excels at Surface Preparation
Aquajet, a global leader in Hydrodemolition machine manufacturing, offers a lineup of Hydrodemolition robots and attachments for improved surface preparation. Aquajet’s series of Rotolance attachments effectively clean, remove and roughen concrete. This leaves a better bonding surface that meets international guidelines for the majority of concrete surface profiles (CSP). Rotolance […]
ACPA Announces New Board Members
The ACPA is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on January 19, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during World of Concrete 2022. Elected to serve a one-year term, the newly elected Executive Board includes: EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Wayne […]
Western Specialty Contractors Chicago Branch Receives 2021 ICRI Project of Year
Western Specialty Contractors – Chicago Branch has received the 2021 ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute) Chicago Chapter “Project of the Year” Award for its concrete restoration work at Extra Space Storage in Chicago. Western received its award at the chapter’s dinner meeting on Feb. 24, 2022. “Extra Space Storage was […]
Coco La Salle, Makinex Newest Marketing Coordinator
Makinex is growing! Coco La Salle has joined the US team as the company’s newest Marketing Coordinator. Coco La Salle has been interested in all things marketing since the beginning of her professional career. She attended the University of Hawaii. There she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communications then […]
NXT Level SP Concrete Overlay Launched by Laticrete
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Laticrete NXT Level SP, a polishable, cementitious self-leveling concrete overlay in a new white salt-and-pepper appearance. With an unmatched ability to level uneven floor surfaces, NXT Level SP is the premium solution for the most […]
Flat Phillips 410 Stainless Concrete Screws Now Available From Confast
Confast Flat Phillips 410 Stainless concrete screws are designed for a fast and easy installation with optimal holding strength and providing long-lasting rust resistance for exterior use. Product Features Include: Easy installation: Fast, easy installation;saves time All Lengths: One-stop shopping, saves time and money Packaged in 50 pieces: Less waste, […]
