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ACPA Airport Pavement Design Seminar Oct. 7-9
A limited number of seats are still available for ACPAs next Airport Pavement Design Seminar, scheduled for October 7 through 9 in Denver.

Concrete pavement sustainability webinar offered by ACPA
The next American Concrete Pavement Association's webinar series will be 1- 2:30 p.m. (CST) on Sept. 9. To participate in this event, you m ust register before noon (CST) on Sept. 4.

Slipform Paving Concrete Pavements Webinar
A webinar intended for those requiring a basic introduction to slipform paving operations is scheduled for June 20. The subjects addressed in this webinar include: project set-up, types of equipment, concrete production and delivery, concrete placement, finishing and texturing operations.

AN OPEN LETTER: USGBC Offers LEED 2009 for Public Comment
USGBC Offers LEED 2009 for Public Comment.

 
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 Association News 

Study details using more fly ash with good performance
The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released "New Technology-Based Approach to Advance Higher Volume Fly Ash Concrete with Acceptable Performance," a report from a study conducted at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's Research Laboratory.

PTI recognizes AMSYSCO with its top 2008 award
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), a non-profit organization for the advancement of post-tensioned, pre-stressed concrete design and construction, has selected the New Guthrie Theater Center in Minneapolis, Minn., as recipient of its project of the year award.

Association News
Association News for the month of September


 Industry News 

CIM growth meets industry needs with grads ready for work
Despite the sluggish economy, construction is one of the only goods-producing sectors of the U.S. economy that is expected to grow during the next few years. – By Brian Gallagher

Eagle concrete work gets start on five projects
Raymond Construction Corp. has awarded Eagle Concrete Systems of Fort Myers, Fla., a contract to complete concrete and masonry work for Six Mile Cypress Retail 100, a new retail center in Fort Myers that was designed by Scott Partnership.

Edwards Construction observes 30th year
Ocala, Fla.-based Edwards Construction Services Inc., which offers proven expertise in multi-story and single-story projects utilizing CMU and tilt-wall, is marking its 30th year in business.

Tilt-Con sponsors 'A Gift for Teaching'
Author Ron Clark spoke at the 10th Year Celebration of "A Gift For Teaching" program, which drew nearly 1,000 educators in Orlando, Fla., in August.

21 new classrooms added at Seminole schools in summer
Royal Concrete Concepts (RCC), a manufacturer of patented pre-fabricated concrete buildings, is creating creating greener schools with more hurricane protection and they go up so fast that entire schools can be built during a summer break.

Tremron paves way for PLAYERS tournament
remron Group, a manufacturer of pavers, retaining walls, erosion control products and a distributor of natural stone products, provided more than 70,000 square feet of pavers for the recent construction of the new $30 million , 77,000-square-foot TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse in Jacksonville, Fla.

INDUSTRY REPORT
INDUSTRY REPORT for the month of September


 Green Builder 

Charah launches EcoProduct series
Charah Inc., an ash management provider for the coal-fired electric utility industry, has launched a line of recycled, environmentally-friendly coal ash products as part of its new "EcoProducts" series: EcoAggregate, EcoSand and EcoFill.

Fed support for green building standards grow
With one of the world's largest real estate portfolios, controlling more than 505,000 buildings, the U.S. government faces a unique challenge in reducing carbon emissions from buildings.

The Green Report
The Green Report for the month of Sept.

20 small modular wind turbines power Logan Airport offices
AeroVironment Inc., a manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems and efficient electric energy systems, has announced that its Architectural Wind system has been installed at Boston's Logan International Airport Office Center as part of a project commissioned by the Massachusetts Port Authority.


 Product News 

Chem Link offers tech data guide
Chem Link's data guide for NovaLink SL, (Self-Leveling Construction Sealant) has a new look.

VIC International offers concrete floor enhancer
A new premium concrete floor enhancer designed to protect against nearly all contaminants, particularly in the food industry, is being introduced by VIC International.


 Random Acts 

Sakrete funds Sack Program for third year
Sakrete, North America's original bagged cement mix brand, will partner with several National Football League (NFL) teams to raise money for the homeless through its Sakrete Sack Program for the third consecutive year.

 

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