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Shotcrete Training: Construction Materials Prices Down, But…

The Associated General Contractors of America

Construction Material Prices Down

Prices for construction materials inched down in December, closing out a year of relatively subdued changes in both materials costs and bid prices, according to an analysis of new federal figures released today by AGC. Association officials said the price decline was likely to be temporary, noting that the vast majority of contractors predict materials prices will rise in 2013. Read More

 

WORLD OF CONCRETE

Every Day is a Learning Day at World of Concrete!

World of Concrete has a world class education program with designated tracks featuring 90-minute and 3-hour sessions that provide practical, field-proven instruction in everything from Concrete Fundamentals, Business & Project Management, Masonry, and Concrete Production to Decorative Concrete, Safety & Risk Management, and Finance & Money Matters. Read More

Shotcrete Consulting: Masonry Industry News

The 13th Annual Project of the Year Awards,sponsored by MASONRY CONSTRUCTION, honors the best in the industry—masonry projects that demonstrate a mastery of design, craftsmanship, material placement, cost-saving methods and environmentally sensitive solutions. 


WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Project owner, masonry contractor, architect, general contractor or masonry supplier.

DEADLINE
Entry form and photos due by October 15, 2012.

RECOGNITION       Winners will be recognized at World of Masonry/World of Concrete 2013 and at masonryconstruction.com.

QUESTIONS?         Contact mcpoy@hanleywood.com.

Enter Today at MasonryConstruction.com/poy

Concrete Construction… Industry News

INDUSTRY NEWS

Concrete Pavement Lasts Longer, Saves Municipal Taxpayers Money

A new independent study provides key facts on design, corresponding maintenance & rehabilitation plans and lifecycle cost savings of concrete pavement.

 

Highway Funding – Statement from AEM President Dennis Slater

News that the House Appropriations Committee intends to cut the federal transportation budget by 17 percent is discouraging and raises questions about what is – and isn’t – actual deficit spending.

 

NRMCA to Hold Online Safety Course Focus on OSHA Compliance

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association will hold its increasingly popular online Safety Certification Course to help the ready mixed concrete industry reduce accidents and incidents.

Free Travel Scrapbook BLOG – RV Travel Tips

My son's Motorhome RV in the Tacoma Snow, Dec 2008
Motorhome in the Snow

I know this doesn’t have anything to do with shotcrete, gunite or concrete, but I needed to let you know about it. My son just started a new BLOG that is full of RV/Motorhome/5th Wheel Travel Tips, How to’s and the lessons he and his wife are learning while being full time in the RV.

 

His latest post or RV Winter or Cold Weather Tips is perfect for this time of year here in the USA.

They also are giving away Free Scrapbook and Digital Stationery downloads with each article, so don’t forget to tell your other half about it too.

Here’s the link: www.FreeTravelScrapbook.info

You’ll be so glad you checked it out.

Leo Waddell

Your #1 Shotcrete/Concrete Consultant in North Americal.

Shotcrete/Gunite Training Information!

6 Jan 2009: Shotcrete Training Information opens it’s doors!

Leo Waddell, the worlds leading shotcrete and gunite expert, now has his own website and BLOG.

Look for what’s new, what’s not working and what Leo is up to to be found here in large quantities in the near future.

Let’s start the shotcrete training…

Leo Waddell

www.ShotcreteTraining.com
www.ShotcreteTraining.info (BLOG)
www.ShotcreteConsulting.com
www.ShotcreteConsulting.info (BLOG)

Shotcrete Training and Nozzleman Certification… will travel!