New green requirements have been established for vertical surfaces.
A new pozzolanic cement when used to make concrete can resist attack in acidic or alkaline environments and also withstand higher temperatures than portland cement concrete.
Out in the Concrete Surfaces & Decorative Pavilion, a number of manufacturers are conducting hands-on demos and showcasing the latest in decorative and polishing.
Proper mix proportioning and the right materials will result in workable and durable pervious concrete.
A second solar panel fabrication facility nearing completion in Fremont, Calif., symbolizes the trend toward clean energy technology serving both environmental responsibility and economic recovery.
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After poring over the numbers for months, one expression that could be used to describe the companies that comprise our CC100 list may be:...
Margins remain slim and competition fierce, but the data from the 2010 indicate we're past the bottom.
For the Wm. Winkler Co. and Reed Concrete, both based in Spokane, Wash., keeping a company healthy meant joining forces by merging their...
Attendees at the 2012 World of Concrete have a great opportunity to achieve certification as a NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor.
The 48th Annual Quality Concrete School Program will be held on January 5-7, 2012 at New Mexico State University.
Students encouraged to apply for a new $1,500 Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering & Construction Scholarship.
Choose from 90-minute and 3-hour expert-led seminars that provide practical, field-proven instruction in 14 targeted tracks.
By choosing high quality people and building their capabilities, you will be investing in and enhancing the value of your greatest asset...
Defining everything it takes to be a good contractor would be a very long list. But last month (in Part 1 of this article) we developed the...
Gauge your own level os susceptibility to each item as you read the list of problems that cause contractors to go broke.
Mack Trucks, Inc. announced that effective January 1, 2012, Kevin Flaherty has been named President of North American Sales & Marketing.
Constructive Communication received first place in the 2011 Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) National Marketing...
In today's market, many are looking for a quick fix to their sales woes. Unfortunately, there are no magic answers. As a marketing...
Amid reports that both the U.S. House of Representative and Senate are delaying further consideration of the highway authorization measures until after recess, the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is urging strong bi-partisan support of the bill.
Construction Association Notes that Recent Slowdown in Year-over-Year Producer Price Change Has Been Reversed for Several Key Items; Delay in Passing Highway Funding Means Projects Will Be Costlier
Ed Sullivan, chief economist for the Portland Cement Association veered off from his typical economic forecast to indentify a market that the concrete industry needs to gain a stronger foothold: road paving.
