Press Releases

Senior Housing Complex to be Constructed with Combustible Material

Following the recently announced plans that Portland, Oregon, will permit a new development geared toward seniors to be built with cross-laminated timber (CLT), a building material comprised of large panels of wood and glue-laminated beams, Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association consisting of community organizations, fire service professionals, engineers, architects and industry experts committed to strengthening the nation’s building codes, issued a joint statement.

NCMA Launches Free Concrete Masonry Continuing Education for Design Community

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) has launched a free continuing education course for design professionals hosted by AEC Daily. This course is titled “Concrete Masonry: The Energy Efficiency Solution”, and educates users on the thermal benefits of concrete masonry systems and energy code compliance options.

WerkMaster and Braxton-Bragg Complete First Joint Training Seminar

WerkMaster and Braxton-Bragg recently teamed up to offer first-class instruction in concrete surface preparation and polishing. The first 3-day, hands-on seminar hosted at Braxton-Bragg’s Knoxville, Tenn. facilities provided each attendee with a working knowledge of start-to-finish floor prep and polishing using WerkMaster Machines and WerkMaster diamond tooling. “I was very […]

Dean Jarmusch joins Westcoat as national sales manager

Westcoat is pleased to announce the hiring of Dean Jarmusch as national sales manager. Jarmusch touts over 25 years of sales experience in the flooring and construction industry. Previously, as principle partner at Architectural Design Options, Jarmusch worked with a variety of manufacturers to develop sales within the architectural and […]

American Ultraviolet and DecoRad Systems form exclusive distribution agreement

American Ultraviolet and DecoRad Systems have reached an exclusive distribution agreement regarding on-site UV curing equipment – American Ultraviolet will be the sole distributor of the DecoRad Floormate and DecoRad Handmate systems in North and South America. Both companies will continue their existing relationships with coating companies in the USA, […]

DAC Supercap signs on as Laticrete Supercap applicator

Laticrete Supercap LLC, manufacturer of the revolutionary self-leveling Supercap System, has announced that DAC Supercap LLC, a newly formed division of David Allen Company, will be its newest regional applicator. Harry Baulch, a construction veteran with a strong general contractor background will be directing the new organization. He stated, "We […]

Pearl, GranQuartz move to expanded Los Angeles warehouse and offices

Due to strong growth in recent years, Pearl Abrasive has relocated its Los Angeles facility to accommodate increased inventory. The new location at 6832 E. Slauson Ave., Commerce, Calif. 90040 is only 1/4-mile from the previous warehouse and office that Pearl had occupied since 1968. Also moving locations is GranQuartz, […]

Global Concrete Polishing Institute releases new website

The Global Concrete Polishing Institute has released updated website. The new website features information about concrete polishing training. The G.C.P.I. specializes in beginner to advanced training for concrete polishing. The focus of the training includes installation techniques, estimating, bidding, sales, marketing and operations training. The G.C.P.I. master trainer Virgil Viscuso […]