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AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE ACI launches annual award

The American Concrete Institute presented its first Distinguished Achievement Award to Tod Williams, FAIA, of Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates in New York City. In a news release, the organization praised Williams’ “rigorous and tactile celebration of materials in architecture and his extraordinary use of concrete in buildings.” An […]

Quikrete,Valspar team up to enter concrete coatings market

Concrete manufacturer Quikrete Cos. and coatings manufacturer Valspar Corp. announced a strategic alliance to produce a complete line of premium concrete coatings. The new line will be manufactured and marketed jointly by Valspar and Quikrete under the brand name Quikrete Professional Concrete Coatings. The line will feature 14 technologically advanced […]

PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION Get the moist out of your floors

PCA has released “Concrete Floors and Moisture,” a book that explores how to prevent unwanted moisture in concrete floors. The 164-page book covers sources of moisture, drying of concrete, methods of measuring moisture, construction practices, specifications, and responsibilities for successful floor projects. The cost is $40. To order, visit www.cement.org/bookstore […]

PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION PCA promotion awards

Portland Cement Association awarded eight industry professionals with Promotion Progress Awards at its annual spring committee meeting. Four of the winners received the industry’s sustainable development award. Honorees are: David Baker, Ash Grove Cement Co.; Larry Baloun, Lehigh Northwest Cement Ltd. (Sustainable Development award winner, U.S.); Brad Belt, Salt River […]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONCRETE CONTRACTORS 2005 catalog adds to offerings

ASCC’s 2004/2005 catalog includes three new offerings: “Bob Harris’ Guide to Stained Concrete,” a CD entitled “Exploring the Art of Concrete,” and “Conference Notes: First North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete.” To obtain a copy of the catalog, write to [email protected] or call (866) 788-2722.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONCRETE CONTRACTORS ASCC elects new officers

Also, the trade group has a new president: Michael J. Schneider, vice president of operations at Baker Concrete Construction Inc., Monroe, Ohio. He was elected at the group’s January board meeting. Paul A. Albanelli, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Clay Fischer, Jupiter, Fla.; Rocky Geans, Mishawaka, Ind.; and Donald Marks, Fort Lauderdale, […]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONCRETE CONTRACTORS Annual conference,CEO Forum coming up

The American Society of Concrete Contractors’ CEO Forum is scheduled for June 23 through June 25 in Kohler, Wis. The Forum gathers CEOs, presidents and other top managers of concrete contracting firms to explore business topics of immediate and longrange interest to their companies. The ASCC will hold its annual […]