Sources: Self-Consolidating Conference 2013 Organizing Committee; CP staff
The Fifth North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC2013), May 12–15 in Chicago, will see researchers, practitioners and educators from 30 countries present 130-plus papers on SCC testing, production, application and promotion.
Read MoreSources: Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), Ottawa; CP staff
As CaGBC’s first Gold National Sponsor, Holcim (Canada) will play a key role in the group’s National Conference and Expo 2013, June 4-6 in Vancouver, and implementation of EcoDistricts, an initiative aimed at working with professionals, cities and community groups to transform neighborhoods.
Read MoreSources: Lafarge North America, Chicago; Lafarge Canada Inc., Toronto; CP staff
Through Building Better Cities, a brand positioning timed with cities’ increasing population density and unprecedented urban development worldwide, Lafarge NA aims to be a more involved player in sustainable construction and resilient building. The program spans key areas through which the producer can parlay concrete technology and sustainable construction solutions for commercial building interests and everyday consumers.
Read MoreSource: General Shale, Johnson City, Tenn.
The Cambridge (Ontario) Chamber of Commerce has presented General Shale subsidiary Arriscraft International the 2012 Environment-Excellence in Energy Conservation Award, recognizing a business that embraces sustainable best practices and programs designed to maintain, protect and promote a healthy environment.
Read MoreSources: National Concrete Masonry Association, Herndon, Va.; CP staff
The successor to NCMA’s annual ICON Expo trade exhibit will debut February 6, 2014, at the Westin Mission Hill Resort in Palm Springs, Calif. “Connect, Negotiate, Learn” are the key components of the three-day ICON-Xchange, where manufacturers and service providers will host suites to provide what NCMA officials note is “a collaborative environment focused on the concrete masonry and hardscapes industry. An innovative marketplace featuring the latest products and solutions and a learning forum providing visionary thought leadership, industry best practices and one-on-one practical tips from industry peers.”
Read MoreSource: Oldcastle Architectural, Atlanta
Closing on Harmony Outdoor Living Inc., Oldcastle Architectural is set to expand its Belgard Hardscapes collection with a suite of pre-built elements for a range of exterior settings. “This acquisition is a strong strategic fit for our Belgard business and our commitment to bring contractors and installers solutions that will help them serve their customers and grow their businesses,” says Oldcastle Architectural CEO Keith Haas.
Read MoreSources: CTS Cement Manufacturing Co., Cypress, Calif.; CP staff
Rapid Set mix proprietor CTS Cement has developed Type-G mineral additive for use in shrinkage reduction or compensation in portland cement concrete. Dosed at 30-60 lb./yd., the product suits any application where conventional binder is specified, including slab on grade, bridge deck, parking structure, topping slab and precast.
Read MoreSource: ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
ASTM A1081/A1081M, Test Method for Evaluating Bond of Seven-Wire Steel Prestressing Strand is the first repeatable and reproducible process aimed at PC strand, which has been used for more than a century in construction applications.
Read MoreSource: Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, Schaumburg, Ill.
On the heels of its designation as an American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Developer, CRSI will develop and maintain consensus standards for design, detailing, fabrication, placement, and construction of assemblies consisting of steel reinforcement and associated products used in concrete and masonry.
Read MoreSource: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago
PCI has announced its 2013 webinar series with a focus on high-performance precast concrete. Topics include structural and envelope systems, blast- and fire-resistant design, aesthetic versatility, and indoor environmental quality, among others.
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