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Thermomass Achieves 4-hour Fire Resistance Rating

Concrete sandwich wall insulation system completes ASTM E-119 fire test.

Press Release • December 20th, 2011

Music City Concrete

Ceco Concrete Construction's concrete work is the star at Nashville's new 2.1-million-square-foot convention center

Article • December 13th, 2011

Be Wary of 'Lean, Green' Concrete

Lowering the amount of portland cement in concrete can raise a number of issues

Article • December 12th, 2011

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

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

National Precast Concrete Association Awards Top Honor

Robert E. Yaokum Award given to Darryl Cloud at annual convention

News • October 20th, 2011

Lafarge Kicks Off NetZero Energy Precast Concrete Home in Support of Habitat for Humanity on National Precast Day

The duplex's innovative and integrative design, coupled with sustainable materials, will help create the ultimate energy-efficient precast concrete home

Press Release • October 4th, 2011

Trimble Announces Trimble Point Creator for CAD and Autodesk Revit

Latest Point Creation Software Provides the Ability for Contractors, MEP Tradesmen, and Engineers to Create 2D and 3D Field Points for Construction Layout within their Native CAD and AutoDesk Revit Applications.

Press Release • October 3rd, 2011

EnergyEdge Insulating Forms Enhance Efficiency for KS Townhomes

CertainTeed says EnergyEdge provides R-10 thermal resistance value

Press Release • September 28th, 2011

Greystone Homes Uses Superior Walls Foundation for October Parade of Homes Entry

HAMILTON, MI -- Greystone Homes has become the first builder in Michigan to install a Superior Walls Xi precast concrete foundation . This home, which is featured in the Midland Home Builders Association Fall Parade of Homes, October 1-2 and 8-9, is...

Press Release • September 26th, 2011

TCA Adds New Presentations to Convention Line-Up

The two programs are "Joplin Tornado Damage: Comparisons and Implication to Tilt-Up Construction" and the second focuses on crisis communication

Press Release • August 17th, 2011

Reward Becomes First ICF Certified to New ASTM E2634

New standard created to create consistency and acceptance of insulated concrete forms.

Press Release • July 20th, 2011

Diversification Is Company’s Foundation

Michel Concrete Construction’s expertise in foundations and flatwork across the residential, commercial and agricultural markets offers a strong business model in any economy.

Article • June 6th, 2011