To encourage safety on the job site, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers has developed Best Practice Guidelines for Addressing Buried Hazards. The guidelines document was prepared by the association’s Masonry and Concrete Saw Manufacturers Institute, which is made up of more than a dozen companies. The SMI buried hazards guidelines […]

USG’s Tile and Flooring Division has introduced two poured, selfleveling cement underlayments, plus an accompanying floor patch and primersealer, all under the Durock brand name. Both of the new underlayments utilize a uniquely engineered cement chemistry offering high compressive strengths, outstanding performance and unrivaled versatility. These self-leveling underlayments come pre-sanded […]

Maxwell Systems Inc. has introduced Maxwell Systems Quest Estimator 7.6, the newest version of its takeoff and estimating system. Quest Estimator lets contractors create bids with increased speed and accuracy, and it is customizable to each business. Combined with Maxwell Systems American Contractor, which offers job-cost accounting and project management […]

In “Making Concrete Sculpture,” from Schiffer Publishing, T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for creating giant concrete sculptures. According to a publisher’s blurb: “This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under […]

The Web sites of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and IFPE 2008 expositions feature an interactive “Virtual Trade Show” that attendees can use to find companies and products and assemble a customized itinerary. The shows will be held March 11-15, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. VTS and […]

Grace Construction Products has launched “Building Green with Grace,” a dedicated section on its Web site for green building products and practices. The “Building Green with Grace” site links users with an interactive guide to products that help architects and specifiers achieve prerequisites and points under the Leadership in Energy […]

ProFoundit.com, a Web-based product locator service for architects, engineers and builders, has launched its Green Build service. The service allows users to easily search for and find manufacturers who have listed their sustainable products. When a manufacturer has listed its products as green, the company and product name are shown […]

Tim Becken, Cemstone senior vice president of operations, was installed by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association membership as the chairman of its Board of Directors. Becken succeeds Henry Batton of Concrete Supply Co., of Charlotte, N.C. Becken also received the NRMCA’s Joseph E. Carpenter Award for his lifetime contribution […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association continues to expand its training program offerings and has announced its training dates for 2009. Classes have been scheduled for both the spring and fall of 2009, and offer training for varying levels of knowledge and experience. The first courses will take place in […]

Bonsal American Inc. has added a new position to its leadership team and has promoted two other members to better handle growth. Gil Seco has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of the construction products division, which includes products sold under the ProSpec brand. Bill Ashton has […]