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Business
Will New Nordstrom Tower Be NYC's Tallest SkyScraper?
Originally planned to top out at 1,775 ft. a new report says the skyscraper will be 1,795-ft. making it the tallest in NYC, the US and the Western Hemisphere
This image shows the future 57th Street skyline in New York City.
Concrete
With Nearly 200 Participants, Attendance Up for 2015 CSDA Convention & Tech Fair
Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA)
A high-energy and insightful keynote presentation by a 7-foot, 4-inch former NBA All-Star and an increase in attendance are just two reasons why CSDA’s 43rd Annual Convention & Tech Fair was a huge success.
Concrete
Hydrodemolition Method Repairs Damaged Concrete at Working Rail Tunnel
Contractor uses hydrodemolition to selectively remove damaged concrete from tunnel walls while keeping one of two railway tracks operating during the project
Hydrodemolition with a Conjet Robot 365 was used to selectively remove the damaged and decaying concrete at record speed from the Biéreau tunnel just south of Brussels.
Concrete
Sharon L. Wood Elected President of American Concrete Institute
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2015-2016 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, this month.
Sharon L. Wood
Concrete Equipment & Products
Acceptance of Tilt-Up Concrete Continues to Rise
The penetration of tilt-up into new markets continues to improve efficiencies. Advancements in lifiting and bracing technology have also fueled greater efficiency.
Concrete Equipment & Products
No Reason To Not Inhale
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
CFA says glass fibers in concrete pose no health risk; neither do they replace steel reinforcing for managing cracks.
The CFA continues to hear from homeowners regarding health concerns of fibers used in residential concrete. It should be identified to any homeowner the fibers added to concrete pose no health threat.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Crews Prepare to Pour Concrete for 27 Consecutive Hours
Starting Friday, crews will be hauling 50 loads of concrete to the construction site of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.'s 32-story office tower in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for 27 consecutive hours to form the building's foundation.
Concrete
Concrete Joint Sustainability Initiative Elects New Chair and Two Vice Chairs
The Concrete Joint Sustainability Initiative (CJSI) announced the appointment of Julie Buffenbarger as chair of CJSI. The coalition also elected James Toscas and Kevin Mlutkowski as vice chairs focusing on advocacy and operations, respectively.
Julie Buffenbarger has been appointed chair of the Concrete Joint Sustainability Initiative (CJSI).
Concrete Equipment & Products
"Damp Rising"
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
Skid Steers
Construction News Tracker Video: Economic Recovery Sparks Biggest World of Concrete in Six Years
Much of the equipment news at World of Concrete had to do with emissions technologies, although not exclusively; plus more news from World of Concrete 2015 in the Feb. 19, 2015 edition of Construction News Tracker
Construction News Tracker Video: World of Concrete 2015 Special Report
Decorative Concrete
Kingdom Products’ Imperial Vertical Wall Mix
Kingdom Products
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Concrete Grinders & Scarifiers
Hydrodemolition Surface Prep Keeps Pittsburgh Liberty Tunnel Rehabilitation Project on Schedule
Hydrodemolition’s quick concrete removal and easy cleanup allow the contractors to work faster than with conventional concrete removal methods and avoid damage or cracking of the walls
On the Liberty Tunnel project, two Conjet 363 vertical robotic units performed partial depth, selective removal hydrodemolition on the tunnels’ vertical wall horseshoe profiles that have 14.5-ft. posted vertical clearance.
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