Concrete Brackets adds CCB-2000 to Patented Concrete Foundation & Footing Bracket System
Las Vegas, Nevada (January 22, 2008) — Concrete Brackets, LLC (Old Saybrook, CT) announces the introduction of their new CCB-2000 Footing Bracket. The CCB-2000 was developed for single faced sidewalk/ slab applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms. The CCB-2000 Self–Store […]
Concrete Brackets adds CCB-1600 to Patented Concrete Foundation & Footing Bracket System
Las Vegas, Nevada (January 22, 2008) — Concrete Brackets, LLC (Old Saybrook, CT) announces the introduction of their new CCB-1600 Concrete Footing Bracket. The CCB-1600 bracket was developed for heavy duty applications and designed to save more then 50% savings in time, labor, and, material during the setup and stripping of foundation forms. The CCB-1600 bracket […]
Armtec Distribution Agreement Expands U.S. Retail Market Presence
GUELPH, ONTARIO, January 3, 2008 – Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund (TSX: ARF.UN) today announced a distribution agreement with CertainTeed Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of building materials and supplier to the U.S. residential building trades industry. Under the terms of the agreement, CertainTeed will distribute Armtec’s Platon foundation wrap product throughout the U.S. residential housing […]
Jim Niehoff Is New CHBC Chair
Since 1997, Jim Niehoff has served as the program manager for residential promotion at the Portland Cement Association. He has played an integral part PCA’s success in the growing residential market. While at PCA, Jim has served as the residential media spokesperson and as a liaison to NAHB and The New American Home. He also […]
Marketing 101
It was once written, “These are the best of times, these are the worst of times…” and truly the residential industry feels that pain right now. Returning from the last two meetings we can truly say we’ve never heard such wide spread diversity to the message of the state of the industry. Places are busier […]
Malisch to Receive Coveted National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Award
Senior Managing Director of the American Concrete Institute Voted as Recipient of Richard D. Gaynor Award Farmington Hills, Michigan (November 15, 2007) – Ward R. Malisch, Senior Managing Director of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), will be awarded the 2008 Richard D. Gaynor Award, presented by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA). The award, which will […]
Code Corner — ICC Final Hearings
IRC ANCHOR BOLT PROVISIONS REJECTED The CFA and its industry partners were successful on a major code change at the International Code Council hearings in Rochester, New York this past May. The change, #RB149, repealed the new provisions for closer anchor bolt spacing that were inserted into the 2006 IRC during (literally) a late night […]
ICC Code Update
Here is how it went. Those in favor of the proposal to remove the language from the 2006 IRC stated their case (a maximum of 2 minutes each was allowed). I presented facts from our survey of members among other data. Those who opposed the change stated their case (again, 2 minutes each). Each speaker […]
BASF Completes Acquisition of Degussa’s Construction Chemicals Business
On July 1, 2006, BASF completed its acquisition of the Degussa AG global Construction Chemicals business. This strategic initiative positions the company to tap into the growth potential of the construction chemicals market on a sustainable basis. With headquarters in Germany, the global BASF Construction Chemicals division consists of Admixture Systems and Construction Systems businesses, […]
Program Manager, Concrete Home Builders Council
The National Association of Home Builders is seeking a manager to lead department promoting concrete housing products for builders. Develop and market new member services including education events, e-newsletters and networking opportunities, promote revenue programs and memberships, manage human and budget resources. Work closely with volunteer members in the industry in a consensus building environment. […]
