Grace recognizes 12 Dry-Block firms to mark milestone
In conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of its Dry-Block System, Grace Construction Products, is recognizing those companies that have achieved the greatest longevity in its Qualified Dry-Block Producer Program.
Boulder Community Foothills Hospital first in nation to get Silver LEED rating
The $53 million Boulder Community Foothills Hospital became the first hospital in the nation to receive LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The hospital was awarded a Silver Rating.
Coral World Ocean Park
The repair of the Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands underwater observation tower has been awarded a 2004 Award of Excellence in the longevity category by the International Concrete Repair Institute.
Eden Roc Hotel
The Eden Roc Hotel repair project in Miami, Fla. has been awarded a 2004 Award of Excellence in the high-rise category by the International Concrete Repair Institute.
School earns sustainability award
Clearview Elementary School in Hanover, Penn., which earned a Gold LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council, has received an "Exemplary Sustainable Building Award" from the Sustainable Building Industry Council.
OSHA to headline CSDA convention
Safety and training will be two topics on the agenda for the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association's (CSDA) 2005 annual convention Feb. 14-19 at The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, Calif.
Construction industry a winner in Nov. 2 election
The Nov. 2 election was a win for the construction industry, thanks to voter-related efforts by members of most industry associations.
TRI launches membership drive
The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI), the leading authority on concrete and clay tile roof systems, has launched a national membership recruitment campaign.
PCA elects Repman as new chairman, approves 2005 budget, lower dues
James (Jim) A. Repman was elected chairman of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) last month during the PCA's board meeting in Boca Raton, Fla.
ARTBA, NSC recognize roadway work zone safety awareness winners
Public and private transportation groups have been recognized for commitment to safety by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and National Safety Council (NSC).
ACPA developing roadway surface friction database
Pavement surface friction has always been an important issue because it influences roadway safety.
KBP Coil Coaters
An extremely hot fire occurred inside a metal coating facility belonging to KBP Coil Coaters, causing serious structural concrete roof structure damage.
The Hopkins and Clinton street bridges
The Hopkins and Clinton street bridges in Defiance, Ohio, were selected by the Innovative Bridge Research and Construction (IBRC) Program of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for rehabilitation using advanced composite materials and structural health monitoring.
Temple Street Garage
The restoration of the Temple Street Parking Garage, a unique concrete structure, has been awarded a 2004 Award of Excellence in the parking structures category by the International Concrete Repair Institute.
Jefferson Davis Monument
The repair project of the Jefferson Davis monument, built between 1917 and 1924 in Fairview, Ky., has been awarded a 2004 Award of Excellence in the historic category by the International Concrete Repair Institute.
TCA to present 2005 Achievement Awards at WOC breakfast
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) will present the 2005 Achievement Award winners at the TCA annual meeting, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete in Las Vegas on Jan. 20.
Holcim (U.S.) concrete preheater tower
The strengthening of a reinforced concrete preheater tower in Florence, Colo., has been recognized as the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) 2004 Project of the Year.
ICRI recognizes 16 outstanding concrete repair projects for 2004
The strengthening of a reinforced concrete preheater tower in Florence, Colo., has been recognized as the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) 2004 Project of the Year.
Medical research center poses a mountain of challenges
Sometimes building a facility to house biomedical research can be nearly as difficult as conducting the actual research.
Managing Concrete
During this latest economic downturn, many companies in the construction industry found themselves in crisis management mode. With all efforts focused on simply surviving, little energy was left for improving business. – By David Brockman
Seretta pushing the envelope on tilt-wall technology
Managing the quality of work of 320 people on 20 concurrent tilt-wall projects in 19 states and the Caribbean may not be the easiest thing, but according to the vice president and co-owner of Seretta Construction, it is the most important thing. – By Larry Storer
Stamped Concrete Association forms to serve contractors, consumers
The Stamped Concrete Association of America has been incorporated to serve both end users and the industry. Robert H. Gardner Sr. is executive director.
Tilt-wall construction defied Florida's hurricane onslaught
For six terrible weeks during the late summer of 2004, Florida was devastated by an unprecedented four hurricanes, ferocious storms that tested the strength and endurance of every type of commercial structure.
C&W unveils new round silo collectors
C&W Manufacturing and Sales Co., a manufacturer of environmental systems, will be demonstrating its new line of expandable, low-profile round silo collectors called "O" Collectors at the World of Concrete (Booth N1251), MCPX (Booth 2327) and ConExpo Con Agg (Booth S-710A).
Illumistone lights concrete surfaces
Coastal Concrete Counters Inc. of Pensacola, Fla. has developed Illumistone, a line of illuminated cast concrete surfaces incorporating fiber optic lighting utilizing TechFab's C-Grid.
Florida Building Authority approves VBuck Block-Out System with ICFs
The Florida Building Authority has approved the application submitted by Vinyl Technologies Inc. for statewide use of the VBuck vinyl door and window block-out system in homes built with insulating concrete forms (ICF).
Hardy instrument weighs cement mixer trucks to determine load
Hardy Instruments, an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer in the process weighing industry, has new weighing instruments for cement mixer trucks.
Program designed for landscape walls up to 6-foot
A new program designed specifically for building small- to medium-sized landscape walls has been launched by Allan Block Corp. Roughly 45 percent of landscape walls less than 6 feet high require engineering and soil reinforcement.
Software suite integrates all construction variables
Mark Systems has released AGILIS, a software suite specifically designed for the construction industry to provide equipment asset management and job management that integrates with a construction accounting system.
Quad-Lock adds Fastening Strip to its ICF line
Quad-Lock Building Systems Ltd. of Surrey, British Columbia, has introduced its new Fastening Strip (FS) panel. The three panels now part of Quad-Lock's product line can be used to form six different insulating concrete form (ICF) wall configurations.
LBX's Link-Belt 80 Spin Ace swing boom excavator offers tight-fit work
Confined space and restricted access don't necessarily mean limited productivity with the new Link-Belt 80 Spin Ace minimum swing radius excavator from LBX Company LLC.
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