Archive for June 4, 2012
Shotcrete Training: Concrete Industry News and Updates
INDUSTRY NEWS
Material Prices Rise in April
Construction association notes that uneven growth of construction, lack of long-term infrastructure funding leave firms vulnerable to price spikes.
CRSI Appoints Brace Chairman, New Board Member
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has named a new chairman at its 88th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Creating a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Construction Industry
Five of the nation’s largest construction trade associations have teamed up to form the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW).
INDUSTRY NEWS
Material Prices Rise in April
Construction association notes that uneven growth of construction, lack of long-term infrastructure funding leave firms vulnerable to price spikes.
CRSI Appoints Brace Chairman, New Board Member
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has named a new chairman at its 88th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
Creating a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Construction Industry
Five of the nation’s largest construction trade associations have teamed up to form the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW).
EADOC Joins Bentley Technology Partner Program
EADOC – the market-leader in collaborative construction management software for the architecture, engineering and construction industry, announced it has joined the Bentley Technology Partner Program.
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FROM THE MAGAZINE
Concrete Paving, Colorado Style
In a mountainous region that endures 300 freeze/thaw cycles a year, maintaining roads is an inherent challenge. Through its ongoing search for cost-effective ways to extend pavement life, Colorado DOT (CDOT) may have discovered its ideal solution: thin whitetopping.
All in the Details
There are many issues to consider when operating a portable concrete plant. When planning to produce concrete for a paving project, there is one key thought: How can I get the most yards of concrete out of my batch plant? Or, what can I do to keep the paver moving faster?
ON-THE-JOB Series: Working with Acid Stains
Butterfield Color’s Perma-Cast® Sierra Stain instructional video that includes an in-depth demonstration of surface preparation, creating decorative saw cuts, application techniques, neutralizing, rinsing, sealing and waxing.
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