Press Releases

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.

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 […]

Reactive countertop sealers that require little maintenance

Innovative Concrete Technologies, a leader in reactive technologies for concrete countertops, has finalized engineering and testing of its reactive line of sealers. Innovative has worked to engineer a sealing technology that addresses the needs of concrete countertops. This new hybrid technology gives the protection of a topcoat sealer without the […]

ASTM releases new edition of Standards in Building Codes

The 45th Edition of ASTM Standards in Building Codes is now available from ASTM International. The Building Codes contain more than 1,300 ASTM construction standards to give contractors the tools they need to design and construct buildings that satisfy requirements established by the International Code Council. Copies of ASTM Standards […]

New curing and sealing course available at AEC Daily Web site

W.R. Meadows Inc. has created a brand new AIA-approved continuing education presentation entitled “Concrete Curing Compounds and Sealers Examined, and The New Era of Polished Concrete.” It is being hosted on the AEC Daily Web site. The course provides an overview of differences between concrete curing compounds, cure-and-seals and sealers, […]

U.S. Concrete recognizes new plant for use of EF Technology

BASF has been recognized by U.S. Concrete Inc. for utilizing U.S. Concrete’s newly launched, environmentally friendly concrete mix designs, called EF Technology, in the construction of a new state-of-the-art resins manufacturing facility. Superior Materials LLC, a U.S. Concrete company, worked closely with admixture supplier BASF’s Admixture Systems business in designing […]

RMC Research & Education Foundation Sustainability CD-ROM compiles reports

The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released their new “Research in Support of Sustainable Development” CD-ROM compilation. Included on the disc are all of the Foundation’s published reports and studies on pervious concrete, the “Ready Mixed Concrete Industry LEED Reference Guide” and the final report on “Crushed Returned Concrete […]

Awards

Decorative Concrete Council Announces Awards Program

The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, has announced its awards program for decorative concrete projects. The competition is open to ASCC members and nonmembers. The council invites entries in several categories, including stamped and special finishes, stained, stenciled, polished, countertops, vertical application […]

Pacific Southwest Concrete Alliance names 2008 Promoter of the Year

During his 34 years in the concrete industry, Brent Coulson has helped many designers and builders use concrete successfully in their construction projects. Now his accomplishments are being recognized by the Pacific Southwest Concrete Alliance, as he has been named its first annual Promoter of the Year. The PSCA, a […]

Insulfoam welcomes strategic business development manager

Insulfoam, manufacturer of block-molded expanded polystyrene insulation, recently promoted Rich Holen to the position of strategic business development manager. Holen will be responsible for maintaining and expanding Insulfoam’s national markets, focusing on retail, commercial roofing and belowgrade insulation opportunities. He will also work closely with Insulfoam’s sales and product management […]