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Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Receives Fundraising Aid from D.J. Scheffler, Inc.

Firm raises nearly $10,000 to assist in replacing the organization's gym floor.

Press Release • October 1st, 2009

FGS/PermaShine Selected for Greenest School in Canada

Polished concrete floor system aids in Platinum LEED certification.

Press Release • September 23rd, 2009

Architectural concrete walls and window blockouts lead ABI Corp. to design a concrete pour that started at the bottom of the form and filled upward.

Article • July 1st, 2009

Concrete and BIM

Two concrete contractors share their experiences and thoughts on 3D modeling.

Article • July 1st, 2009

Architecture and Sci-Fi

I ran across an article at The Architects' Journal web pageÂ on the architecture of Star Wars. Good stuff. Who wouldn't want to live in the Ewok Village!? I think the Sci-Fi world is a great place to look for futuristic design ideas and inspiration...

Blog • June 24th, 2009

A concrete masterpiece in peril

The construction industry is constantly producing new techniques and products to make building construction faster, safer and stronger. Technology and innovation are bringingÂ us more energy efficient buildings and superior building products. But I...

Blog • May 5th, 2009

Super T-Series Pumps Implemented in Wastewater Treatment to Address Population Increase

City of Kalispell harnesses pump technology to revive an aging wastewater treatment system.

Article • April 27th, 2009

Turner Construction Celebrates 20 Years in Kansas City

In 2009 Turner Construction Company will commemorate it's 20th anniversary of building in Kansas City. In its beginnings, Turner Construction started with a staff of six and has grown into one of Kansas City's largest construction firms employing more...

Blog • April 16th, 2009

New Home Construction Up Sharply in February

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released their figures for privately-owned housing starts in February and with this announcement comes encouraging news: Housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted...

Blog • March 25th, 2009

Slide Rail Overcomes Obstacles

Shoring system aids hospital expansion despite challenging site conditions.

Article • October 3rd, 2008

Finding Success in the Construction Industry

Veteran commercial construction manager Joe McCarthy joins the construction business podcast to discuss common problems of commercial and industrial construction projects. McCarthy, who's new book is " Choosing Project Success: A Guide for Building...

Podcast • September 5th, 2008

Going Green in the residential market

A look at some of the national green building programs available to contractors.

Article • August 20th, 2008

Parking under the park

Concrete Contractor Job Story

Article • August 20th, 2008

Chicago's Trump Tower built with concrete

Concrete has been instrumental in the building of many beautiful and architecturally progressive structures, such asÂ the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. The construction world's latest concrete...

Blog • August 19th, 2008