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Dexter + Chaney has released enhanced Project Management software for Version 11 of its Forefront Construction Management Software. Project Management bridges the gap between accounting staff and project managers by providing a standardized process for managing workflow. “At any given moment,” says Dexter + Chaney president John Chaney, “Forefront can […]
Sprayers can be a real pain in the neck when they don’t work right, so I’d like to share a procedure that has worked well for us through the years. This was developed after throwing away a mountain of spent sprayer cans!
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has elected James A. Russ as chairman of its board of directors. Russ succeeds David L. Vickers, Lehigh Cement Co., who completed his one-year term at the conclusion of the annual convention in San Diego. Russ first entered the concrete and aggregates business in […]
Wacker has introduced a wet screed that bridges the gap for contractors who are looking for an economical and faster way to strike off concrete but don’t need to invest in larger truss screeds. The Wacker wet screed is powered by a reliable Honda engine and is offered in a […]
Mapei has introduced a new product called Ultratop, which it calls “the perfect canvas for integral colors, stains and dyes.” Ultratop is a self-leveling concrete topping designed for fast-track resurfacing and interior construction of horizontal wear surfaces in high traffic areas. Available in light gray and white, it can be […]
Sika Corp. has appointed Bruce Strickland to the position of New Construction Regional Manager for the southeast. Strickland comes to Sika from NGRM Concrete Company, where he served as president of sales and marketing. He has also worked for such notable companies as Euclid Chemical Co. and Master Builders Inc. […]
Flex-C-Ment Wall Mix is a cementitious dry mix designed specifically for deep wall textures, creating the appearance of various stone and brick patterns. It can be applied up to 2"-3" thick without sagging.
Fab-Form Industries, a manufacturer of fabric forms for concrete, has released the third generation of Fast-Yoke metal brackets used to form footers. The new generation has new features to improve the speed and accuracy of footing formwork, including wedge hanger adjustment instead of a threaded handle; vertical positioning of the […]
Super-Krete International, a manufacturer of renewal, restoration and protective surfacing systems for concrete, introduced a new product, Pene-Krete, at the AIA National Convention and Expo in May. Pene- Krete is a penetrating sealer that waterproofs any portland cement-based substrate and prepares surfaces for coating. It is recommended for use where […]
Fab-Form Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of fabric forms for concrete, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Janeway as vice president, sales and marketing. Since graduation from George Brown College in Toronto as a concrete technician, Janeway has dedicated his life to the concrete and cement industry. In 1984, […]
