With ISO 15392:2008, Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO) establishes internationally recognized principles for sustainability in building construction
Read MoreMonth: July 2008
Thomas Appointed Interim President At Ncma
Filling the vacancy in its lead staff position following the resignation of Mark Hogan, the National Concrete Masonry Association board of directors has appointed Robert Thomas
Read MoreBonsal American Advances Pro Spec Brand
Promoting its ProSpec brand of concrete repair and restoration, floor repair and rehabilitation, and tile installation products, Bonsal American, Inc. continues to expand sales force, production, and inventory capacity and distribution
Read MorePast Lafarge Executive Piecuch Named U.S. Concrete Chairman
John Piecuch has succeeded U.S. Concrete Inc. Chairman Vince Foster, who has served at the helm in a nonexecutive capacity since the company’s 1999 founding
Read MorePolylok Parlays All-In-One Catch Basins
Wallingford, Conn.-based Polylok, Inc., an international supplier of plastic injection-molded products for the drainage, precast and onsite wastewater industries, introduces catch basins with grates for all drainage installations
Read MoreCrh Designates Lee Successor To Ceo O’Mahony
CRH Plc Chief Financial Officer Myles Lee will succeed Liam O’Mahony, who, as previously announced, plans to retire as chief executive at year’s end.
Read MoreDefense Department Musters Sustainable Building Practice
The National Concrete Masonry Association Government Affairs staff reports that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of the 2009 Department of Defense Authorization Bill (H.R. 5658), with legislative language favorable to concrete masonry and hardscape interests
Read MoreConcrete Countertop Group Sets Ccic Agenda, Adds Design Expo
The Concrete Countertop Institute has announced seminar speakers and topics to be featured at its 2008 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference (CCIC), scheduled for August 21-23 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, Calif
Read MoreMidyear Forecast Affirms Housing Woes, Downward Commercial Building Trends
With the growing burden of an ever-declining residential market, new construction starts in 2008 are estimated at $558.5 billion, down 11 percent over
Read MoreManagement Team Set For Hawkeye-Pedershaab
A merger that leading manufactured-concrete equipment manufacturers Hawkeye Group, Pedershaab Concrete Technologies and companies affiliated with CTI Inc. announced earlier this year has spawned parent organization Concrete Technologies Worldwide (CTW), headed by Richard Shoemaker, president and chief executive officer
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