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Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Recommends Return to Inch-Pound Markings

The move away from soft metric markings is intended to reduce confusion and the chance of errors and delays from the construction supply chain.

Press Release • November 15th, 2011

Ready Mixed Concrete Production Levels at Lowest Point Since 1994

Industry survey from NRMCA shows downward trend for ready mixed concrete industry

Press Release • November 10th, 2011

AIA: Credit Crunch Caused 20% of Stalled Projects Nationwide

Share of projects stalled due to financing problems almost doubled since 2008

Press Release • November 9th, 2011

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Highlights Ten Excellence in Achievement Projects for 2011 Achievement Awards

Winners designated as Excellence in Achievement best represent the heights the tilt-up industry has attained

Article • November 7th, 2011

Tilt-Up Association Honors 33 Projects with Achievement Awards

Achievement Awards recognize projects increasing the diversity of buildings constructed with tilt-up concrete and advancing industry technology or innovative form

Press Release • November 7th, 2011

Cat Launches CaterpillarUniversity.com

CaterpillarUniversity.com is a new online learning platform for all Cat machine and engine customers.

Press Release • November 7th, 2011

New 'Core Wall' May Speed Skyscraper Construction

The research will speed construction of skyscrapers while also providing the stiffness and strength to withstand earthquakes and forces from high winds.

Article • November 3rd, 2011

How to Save Money Assembling Concrete-Reinforcing Steel

Technical notes from CRSI tell how to minimize 40% to 60% of concrete structure cost

Press Release • October 7th, 2011