The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is calling for papers to be presented during its Fall 2009 Convention in New Orleans, Nov. 8-12, and Spring 2010
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Elemix Polymeric Spheres Reshape Concrete Matrix
In 2008, representatives from tilt-up construction contractors Hi-Tech Tilt of Laredo, Texas, had a fateful meeting with Monaca, Pa.-based Syntheon at
Read More318-08 Code Reinforces Acts 2009 Manual Of Concrete Practice
The American Concrete Institute has released hard copy, CD-ROM and online versions of its 2009 Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP), whose 190-plus documents
Read MoreCrane Specialist Posts Load Charts Online
A library at www.allcrane.com/LoadCharts.aspx provides a comprehensive selection of load charts for crane and lift equipment. The ALL Erection & Crane
Read MoreKey Strategies For Distressing Times
Concrete industry players are not immune to dire financial news now playing on the national media. In reality, producers and allied businesses can not
Read MoreCarbon Neutrality, Serivce Life Anchor 2009 Concrete Technology Forum
Opportunities for concrete in the quest for a carbon neutral future is the subject of a keynote address from Mark Chrzanowski, P.E., of engineering giant
Read MoreClark Pacific Paces Massive California Parking Structure
From its West Sacramento operation, Clark Pacific is in the sixth month of a contract for an eight-level, 3,350-stall public and rental car parking structure
Read MoreStrategic Moves
Eight strategic themes will frame the leadership of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI) new chairman as he guides the group through what
Read MoreGreen Concrete Deliveries Approach $10 Billion
Recycled content (e.g., fly ash, blast furnace slag) concrete sales reached $9.5 billion in 2008, representing 15 percent of green building materials
Read MoreRoof Tile Producer Warms To Sales Of Stimulus-Backed Solar Panels
Eagle Roofing Products, Rialto, Calif., and Suntech Power Holding Co., San Francisco, have entered into an agreement whereby Eagle will distribute SolarBlend
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