Latest industry news articles
Chem Link celebrating 20th anniversary with fall plans for a solvent-free adhesive for commercial roofing that will stand up to hurricane-force winds
Chem Link celebrating 20th anniversary with fall plans for a solvent-free adhesive for commercial roofing that will stand up to hurricane-force winds. (September 2, 2010)
Women in Concrete Alliance Seeks Nominees for Woman of Distinction Award
The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) — a networking organization for women in the concrete industry that debuted earlier this year - has announced the call for entries for their first Woman of Distinction award (August 30, 2010)
NRMCA revises its pervious concrete contractor certification text
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has significantly revised one of its most popular publications that details the construction of pervious concrete pavements and the benefits it provides in sustainable construction. (August 30, 2010)
American Shotcrete Association accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Graduate Scholarship Program until Sept. 3
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is accepting applications for graduate scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. (August 17, 2010)
ARTBA: Risk-based methodology needed to prioritize bridge repair needs
With nearly 150,000 of America's bridges in need of repair, numerous reforms to the Highway Bridge Program are necessary. (August 17, 2010)
Construction employment declines by 11,000 between June and July while the industry's unemployment rate hit 17.3 percent
Construction employment decreased by 11,000 between June and July 2010 while the industry's unemployment rate fell to 17.3 percent. (August 17, 2010)
ARTBA President Ruane blasts Caltrans decision to suspending payments to highway contractors and stopping all new projects
ARTBA President Pete Ruane blasts Caltrans decision to suspending payments to highway contractors and stopping all new projects (August 13, 2010)
PCA Statement Regarding EPA Final Regulations to National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants August 9, 2010
The Portland Cement Association released the following statement on Aug. 9 regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's final regulations to the portland cement National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants. (August 10, 2010)
Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee distributes $230,000 to CIM universities
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) National Steering Committee has given the five CIM universities $230,000 to help fund students to industry events, host industry on campus, supply publications and resources to the students in the classroom and purchase laboratory equipment. (June 22, 2010)
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS.June
People in the News for June (June 21, 2010)
Lafarge's NewCem credited with enhancing masonry mix designs, walls, CO2 math
NewCem GGBF slag has been credited by Taylor Concrete with reducing block and brick unit mix designs' portland cement by 20 percent, while increasing finished products' net area compressive strength nearly 50 percent over ASTM C 90 requirements. (June 17, 2010)
Holcim (US) opens Ste. Genevieve County, Mo., plant after a decade
In June, Holcim (US) opened its newest plant, located in Ste. Genevieve County, Mo. (June 17, 2010)
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