Press Releases

2018 ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards

The American Shotcrete Association is proud to announce the recipients of its 2018 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. The recipients were honored at the 14th Annual ASA Awards Banquet held in conjunction with the Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference, Feb. 26, 2019 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. These awards confirm and demonstrate the exceptional advantages of shotcrete placement of concrete.

Build with Strength Releases Wind Test Video Following Tornado Crisis

In the wake of this week’s destructive spate of tornados across the American Southeast, Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) consisting of civic organizations, fire service professionals, architects, engineers and industry experts committed to enacting safer and more sustainable building standards, has released a video promoting the safety advantages of building with concrete.

Karl Watson, Sr. inducted into NCMA’s Hall of Fame

Retired president of Rinker Materials Karl H. Watson, Sr., who helped grow the West Palm Beach-based company that helped build Disney World and Cape Canaveral to be the largest producer of concrete block and ready-mix in the country — was presented with NCMA’s Hall of Fame award February 14, 2019 at the association’s Annual Convention held at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area hotel.

Brokk Introduces B300, Next Generation Demolition Robot

Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, introduces the new Brokk 300, which features 40 percent more demolition power than its predecessor, the Brokk 280. It also boasts Brokk SmartConcept technological features that improve power management, reliability, maintainability and ergonomics.