Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc. recently partnered with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC) and Chicago Public Art Group (CPAG) to replace a District site’s conventional foundation and walkway slabs with Filtercrete pervious concrete. The sustainable pavement solution allows water to filter through to the subbase and ground, removes pollutants, and helps prevent local flooding.
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The manufacturer bills the M18 FUEL Mud Mixer with 180° Handle as the first dedicated cordless tool of its kind, designed with the performance, adaptability, and control the concrete and related trades require. Powerful enough to mix heavy compounds, from stucco to concrete, it can yield up to 15 buckets on a single battery.
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Wall Guardian FW-100A, a liquid-applied, fibered acrylic air barrier that likewise functions as water/weather barrier and vapor retarder, exhibits an air leakage rate of 0.0004 cfm/ft.2 @ 1.57 psf—well below the ASTM E2357, Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies threshold.
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Engineered for operator comfort, the CM Rocket delivers precision control and accuracy. Compared to traditional straight-grip and push-button configurations, the new pendant control’s rocker switch and comfort-fit design give operators ultimate load command while reducing hand strain and fatigue—allowing for safer and more efficient operation of hoists and industrial equipment with momentary operation. The switch’s wide shape, along with rugged, no-slip directional indicators, allows for easy operation with or without gloves.
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The CleanSpace2 Power Unit Respirator Trial Kit is designed to provide construction interests with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter protection to help meet the OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry regulations, scheduled for September 2017–June 2018 adoption.
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One of the latest additions to A-Lok Products’ precast accessories line is the hoop support.
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In the 20 years since its introduction, Silotop has become what developer WAM Group notes is a “global benchmark for silo venting and de-dusting applications.” To keep pace with ever-changing and stricter environmental protection laws, the company has developed Silotop Zero. Thanks to new filter media, the model makes silo venting in concrete plants even more eco-friendly than its predecessor, the Silotop R03—increasing efficiency to 99.90 percent-plus when used with cement.
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B+S supplies machines, molds and special equipment for precast producers. The company’s skilled mechanical specialists leverage experience along with development and design competencies for concrete pipe, manhole system, box culvert and precast tank solutions.
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New Riverside Ochre Co. (NRO), a family owned natural iron oxide and barite mining and mineral processing company in business for 112 years, has expanded its concrete and cement related product line with granular pigments for concrete block and pavers. The line improves color consistency, productivity and is “naturally” appealing, company officials note, adding that NRO is the only pigment operator packaging pre-blended colored granules for concrete in a single super sack.
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Fountain Place in Dallas is an architectural wonder known for its “dancing” water gardens at the base of a dramatically sculpted, reflective glass office tower designed by I.M. Pei. When the time came for the water features to be renovated, the building’s ownership group and primary engineer wanted the garden to be leak proof well beyond the level the original waterproofing materials afforded.
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