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NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF CONCRETE

Video: Measuring Quality in Concrete Slabs
  

The panelists from the Quality in Slabs Luncheon and Forum discuss measuring quality in concrete slabs and how to create an awards program to recognize outstanding slabs and floors. They touch on what should be considered, who should judge the floors and why setting standards is important.

The Educated Contractor: Repairing Cracks
  

Cracking caused by restrained contraction of the repair material is a recurring problem in many repairs.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Demand for Aggregates to Exceed 48 Billion Metric Tons
  
The global market for construction aggregates is expected to increase 5.2% per year through 2015 to 48.3 billion metric tons.
Industry Supports BIM IDM for Cast-in-Place Concrete
  
A working group of the American Concrete Institute’s Committee 131 on Building Information Modeling is actively developing an Information Delivery Manual for cast-in-place concrete.
2012 International Concrete Sustainability Conference
  
Speakers have been selected for the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s seventh annual International Concrete Sustainability Conference to be held May 7-10 in Seattle.
Construction Materials Prices Rise Moderately in January
  
Construction Association notes that recent slowdown in year-over-year producer price change has been reversed for several key items.
Contractors Pessimistic About Transportation Construction
  
Contractors are not hopeful for increased transportation work in 2012, according to a report issued by the AGC and Computer Guidance Corp.

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News and Articles

2012 ACI Catalog Available
ACI’s 108-page catalog is as a convenient reference tool to help provide solutions to your concrete-related projects. It includes descriptions of hundreds of publications, details of benefits to ACI members, information about ACI conventions and education programs for 2012, and more.
ACI Brings Art and Concrete to Dallas
The American Concrete Institute’s Spring 2012 Convention takes place March 18-22 in Dallas. The convention’s theme, Art of Concrete, will showcase the creative side of the world’s oldest man-made building material. The convention will debut a new two-hour session format which will increase the number of technical sessions and provide attendees with more flexibility in their schedules.
ASCC Elect Officers, Directors
Mike Poppoff, Poppoff Inc., Moxie, Wash., has been elected first vice president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors for 2012-13. Click here to see all of the new officials.
ICPSC 2012 Dates Announced
This year’s International Concrete Polishing & Staining Conference takes place Sept. 13-16 in Duluth, Ga.
2012 Woman of Distinction Award Winner
Kilah Engelke, apprenticeship coordinator for Milwaukee OPCMIA Local 599, was voted the winner of the award for her dedication to her craft and her commitment to her crew.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

EPA Pushing for New Construction Stormwater Rule
  
The Environmental Protection Agency has created a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for stormwater runoff from construction sites.
ACI Strategic Development Council’s New Leadership
  
The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a Council of the ACI Foundation, announced its new Chair and Board members.
Structural Engineering & Construction Scholarship
  
The new $1,500 Simpson Strong-Tie Structural Engineering & Construction Scholarship encourages students to perform research on resilient construction materials or techniques.
ACPA’s Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards
  
The Georgia Concrete Paving Association announced that the Georgia DOT has won a Gold Award in the Divided Highways–Rural category for the widening and reconstruction of I-95 in Glynn and McIntosh Counties, Ga.

Shotcrete Training: World of Concrete 2012 Now in Full Swing

WOC 2012 Now In Full Swing

Top Concrete Stories
CC Live and In-Person

  

This year, for the first time, contractors had a unique opportunity to witness real-time demonstrations during two Concrete Construction Live! educational sessions. Find out more about these hands-on demos.

Concrete Surfaces & Decorative Pavilion Events

  

The Mason’s Guide to WOC

  

Acknowledging Innovation

  

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With so much to see and do at World of Concrete 2012, it can become overwhelming to schedule everything you have planned. We’re here to help you get organized.

Visit the Concrete Construction website for up-to-the-minute reports throughout the show, as well as information and helpful facts and tips. You can access everything from things to see and do, including all of the special events, competitions, educational opportunities, and more.

You can also visit the official World of Concrete website to register for luncheons and forums, education programs, or for a complete list of exhibitors and floor plans.

Additionally, don’t forget to pick up your copy of the WOC Daily News, available Tuesday—Friday, located in bins near exhibit hall entrances. Each issue includes the latest exhibitor- and show-related news, new products and technology released during WOC 2012, and much more.

Need for ACI Certified Shotcrete Nozzlemen

Hi,

I keep getting calls for more certified shotcrete nozzlemen and my list is a lot smaller than I would like. I’m also always looking for non certified nozzleman from time to time as long as you have at least a cople hundred hours of nozzle time.

If you are interested, get me your resume and contact info so I can add it to our FREE online nozzleman listings.

Here’s our latest request:

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Leo, we are looking for an ACI Certified Shotcrete Nozzlemen for a tunnel project.

 

My contact info is ahaas “at” pm-ss.com or (610) 767-2100

 

Thank you

Ashley Haas

Business Development Officer

P & M Service Specialists, Inc.

4225 Park Ave

Slatington, PA 18080

(610) 767-2100 Office

(610) 767-1300 Fax

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You can send them your resume direct if you wish, but please also email me a digital copy so we can get it up on our online list as well.

Hope to see you all at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas in a couple weeks,

Leo

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North America’s Leading Shotcrete Expert

Leo Waddell

Dry-Mix & Wet-Mix Shotcrete Process Trainer/Evaluator

13704 50th Ave E. Tacoma, WA 98446-4156

Phone: (253) 576-1456

Fax: (877) 751-6368

More Information: http://ShotcreteConsulting.com