A new ASTM International standard covers an easy way for concrete producers to develop a means of quality control when measuring and maintaining the stability of selfconsolidating concrete mixtures. The new standard is ASTM C1712, Test Method for Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration Test. […]

A new edition of ASTM International Standards on Sustainability in Building, a compilation that includes 150 ASTM standards that address sustainability or aspects of sustainability relative to building, including sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings, is available on CD-ROM. The collection includes all of the ASTM International standards referenced […]

Lafarge North America has moved into its new headquarters in Reston, Va. The new space has been designed to maximize the use of recycled materials and create a space that will use electricity, water and other resources in a more efficient manner. Lafarge’s search for new office space started more […]

Jeff Schuette was recently named regional manager of Michigan and eastern Canada for Chem Link. He now works with Chem Link representatives in the states surrounding Michigan and eastern Canada to serve contractors and distributors in those areas. He previously worked for Chem Link’s Contractor Hot Line. Schuette owned a […]

The Ready Mixed Concrete Research & Education Foundation has released the latest addition to its extensive library of offerings on pervious concrete: “Performance Evaluation of In-Service Pervious Concrete Pavements in Cold Weather.” The research includes a comprehensive evaluation of the use of pervious concrete in cold weather and examined impermeability […]

The Mapei Group has recently completed the acquisition of all activities regarding adhesives and products for the building industry carried out by Henkel in South Korea under the Ceresit and Thomsit trademarks. The acquisition has been made through a new company, Mapei Korea, that now has head offices in Seoul […]

Alpha Natural Resources has made a strategic equity investment in Ceratech Inc (CTI). Ceratech manufactures a revolutionary “green cement” that utilizes 95 percent waste fly ash from electric utilities, dramatically reducing their landfill requirements while generating zero carbon dioxide emissions from the cement production process. CTI’s technology allows for beneficial […]

William T. Drakeley Jr., Drakeley Industries, has been named chair of the American Shotcrete Association’s Pool & Recreational Shotcrete Committee. As an award-winning pool builder and an ACI Approved Examiner for the Shotcrete Nozzleman Certification program, Drakeley brings a unique and important set of credentials to the position. www.shotcrete.org

Fas-Trak Industries has released the Ultra-Spray, an automated spray system that is fully pressurized and designed to save both time and labor dollars. The Ultra- Spray can be used for a number of applications, including curing and sealing compounds, form treatments, finish coats, emulsifiers, dyes and stains. It is ideal […]

Dustless Technologies has expanded their line of dust control systems to include industrial-grade HEPA vacuums for largescale concrete construction and wood flooring applications. The new line of vacuums includes three models: the Pro Series 200, Pro Series 300 and Pro Series 600. Each model number reflects the cubic feet per […]