Panels tested after prolonged, continuous exposure to harsh Chicago climate have answered the question of architectural concrete’s durability. Performance
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Equipment & Products
LOW-PROFILE EDGING Three low-profile landscape edging products address a wide range of residential, commercial and specialty landscaping needs. By eliminating
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The Portland Cement Association’s latest CD, Shades of Gray, Sands of Time, illustrates the evolution of concrete construction equipment and techniques
Read MoreExhibitor Preview
What follows in the World of Concrete 2006 exhibitor preview are selected highlights of equipment and services on display. Booth Numbers are provided,
Read MoreForecast 2006
Despite factors such as increased fuel costs, rising interest rates, continuing powder shortages, and an increase in demand due to hurricane-related rebuilding,
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We encourage the use of materials and product with recycled content [and] are committed to selling products that take the environment into consideration.
Read MoreSlag Cement Group Publishes Leed Guide
The Slag Cement Association released LEED-NC 2.1 Guide: Using Slag Cement in Sustainable Construction in conjunction with last month’s Greenbuild Conference.
Read MoreLeed Reference Guide For Rm
In late October, the RMC Research Foundation released the 86-page Ready Mixed Concrete Industry LEED Reference Guide. It provides producers, contractors,
Read MoreIndustry Groups Find Place At Usgbc Table
NRMCA and PCA are among the first concrete organizations to join USGBC, following a September 2005 change in Council guidelines allowing trade groups
Read MoreGreen-Building Momentum
Concrete and cement groups announced new product guidelines tied to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) project certification during
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