July 2019 – Page 4 – Concrete Products

Finfrock slab/truss system keeps scores more student housing

July 16, 2019 Concrete News

A 700-bed, $148 million residence hall at Florida A&M University is the latest project on the DualDeck Building System roster of Finfrock, an Orlando-based precast/prestressed producer and design/build contractor. Upon delivery of the two new buildings in 2020, the company will have completed seven student housing buildings using the patented system, consisting of steel truss-linked top and bottom precast concrete sections functioning as floors and ceilings in multi-story construction.

Hardscape North America management adds pavilion, opens registration

July 16, 2019 Concrete News

Organizers of the largest trade show serving segmental retaining wall unit and concrete or clay paver producers and their customers, Hardscape North America (HNA), have opened registration for the Kentucky Exposition Center gathering, October 16-18 in Louisville, and announced new indoor and outdoor exhibit/demonstration hours, keynote speakers and VIP education pass offerings.

Mason Contractors stack recruitment points 10 high

July 16, 2019 Concrete News

The Mason Contractors Association of America Marketing and Workforce Development Committees are targeting high school students in a two-minute video loaded with candid perspectives from member employees on rewarding-career prospects. As mason employment levels and wages rise, while college students confront high tuition and uncertainty surrounding market demand for degrees leaving them loaded with debt, MCAA spells out the “Top Ten Reasons to Join the Masonry Team.” — www.masoncontractors.org

Keystone looks at SRW units from three sides now

July 16, 2019 Concrete News

Keystone Retaining Wall Systems has strengthened its hardscape offerings with the uniquely designed Murino, finished on three sides. The segmental retaining wall unit offers myriad design capabilities, including structures up to 3 feet high, plus parapet wall, pilaster, column and stair configurations.

Eldorado corrals color options for Vintage Ranch barn wood series

July 15, 2019 Concrete News

Precast concrete veneer leader Eldorado Stone LLC in San Marcos, Calif., continues to capture the character and warmth of classic American barn wood with the debut of two color palettes for its Vintage Ranch profile. Dawnwood, which presents a whitewashed beige barn wood, and Stratuswood, a warm-toned and earthy gray, expand on the stone series’ color offerings, allowing designers and homeowners to craft a contemporary design while incorporating the signature of some of North America’s most iconic rural structures.

Oldcastle APG integrates drainage function in stone veneer panels

July 15, 2019 Concrete News

Atlanta-based Oldcastle APG has unveiled the Beonstone collection of attached veneers as a system of versatile, durable and easy-to-install panels available in four popular natural stone aesthetics and six colors. Delivering the same thickness and rich look of natural stone, the producer notes, the collection is an easy, cost-effective way to achieve a high-end stone finish.

New digital tools steer LafargeHolcim customer experience

July 15, 2019 Concrete News

Recognizing that digitization and adoption of new technology are critical to helping customers take advantage of growth projected for the U.S. construction business in the coming years, LafargeHolcim is transforming its customer experience with the launch of ConcreteDirect, DirectAccess and www.MaterialsThatPerform.com. Each of the digital solutions are part of an ongoing strategy to improve engagement, streamline interactions, optimize projects, and bring added convenience and ease to customers:

Survey finds best practices net contractors nearly seven-fold safety gain

July 15, 2019 Concrete News

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2019 Safety Performance Report documents the dramatic impact of proactive practices to reduce recordable incidents by up to 85 percent, making the best-performing companies 680 percent safer than the industry average.

Operator marks Infrastructure Week with $555M commitment

July 15, 2019 Concrete News

Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based Aqua America Inc. recognized the seventh annual Infrastructure Week (May 5-12) by helping raise awareness of the critical state of infrastructure across the United States. A leading contributor to water and wastewater infrastructure repair and replacement, Aqua plans to invest more than $500 million this year across eight states to improve systems.

Federal agencies increase their hand in water infrastructure

July 15, 2019 Concrete News

The federal government’s role in water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure is taking on greater importance than in the past as municipalities are challenged to keep pace with the aging of more than 70,000 systems and 3 million miles of underground pipe networks. With overall public spending on water utilities declining year-over-year in five of the last 10 years, core federal programs are proving to be more critical in addressing urban and rural treatment system or network investment needs, according to a new report from Bluefield Research.