The American Shotcrete Association has increased the functionality of its online Buyers Guide to allow for more advanced searches and better ease of use. Previously, users of the Guide have been limited to searching for specific types of shotcrete products or services offered. The Guide has been improved to allow […]

Dr. Kenneth Hover will headline the 2010 Annual Conference of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, Sept. 16- 19 at the Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City. Hover will speak twice, on managing concrete test data and on the contractor’s role in the American Concrete Institute. Concrete contractors, manufacturers, suppliers […]

Stoneman Concrete, a new company based in the south of France, serves as an overseas home for Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products, training artisans from throughout Europe. Stoneman will provide concrete interior design for local homeowners and host workshops on Buddy Rhodes’ methods and products. The first Stoneman Concrete workshop in […]

Cheng Concrete would like to introduce its newest authorized trainer, Mike Moncrieff of New Edge Design LLC, based in Bellingham, Wash. Moncrieff, a passionate artisan, has logged more than 15 years of construction experience and nearly a decade experimenting, developing and creating with decorative concrete. One of the first ever […]

W.R. Meadows Inc. has partnered with Gemite Products Inc., a global provider of construction chemicals. W.R. Meadows is now the exclusive United States distributor for Gemite’s unique waterproofing products. The initial product offerings in the U.S. are Adicon CW Plus, an integral waterproofing admixture; Cem- Kote CW Plus, a crystalline […]

The ACI Foundation has announced the winners of its fellowship and scholarship program for students whose studies relate to the concrete industry. Winners for the 2010-2011 academic year are: Matthew Fournier, University of Minnesota-Duluth, ACI Elmer Baker Student Fellowship; K.V. Harish, Clemson University, BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship; Christopher Shearer, […]

The American Shotcrete Association is now accepting applications for graduate scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. The purpose of the ASA Graduate Scholarship Program is to attract, identify and assist outstanding graduate students pursuing careers in the field of concrete with a significant interest in the shotcrete process. One scholarship […]

International Concrete Repair Institute has launched the association’s first complete certification program — the Slab Moisture Testing Technician Certification, Grade I. The purpose of this program is to help improve the performance of concrete-slab moisture testing in the United States, resulting in more consistent, accurate results that will help flooring […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has developed a concrete countertop certification program, which is available to any concrete countertop professional. The certification program tests quality of the end product from a client’s point of view using project evaluations, and it evaluates general knowledge and business practices using a written exam. The […]

Sakrete has introduced Maximizer in several Home Depot markets in the eastern United States, including in Florida, New York, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. Maximizer is a brand of lightweight, high-yield concrete mix. It features a proprietary formula with a higher volume of cement for a more uniform mix, making […]