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The American Concrete Institute has hired Dean A. Frank to develop programs to assist in supporting the use of nonmetallic reinforcement and reducing carbon emissions in the concrete construction industry. Frank will initially be working primarily with NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, assisting in the development of assessment, validation and certification programs as identified by NEU.

Knife River Cabin, a secluded retreat owned by an architect and her husband, recently underwent a dramatic façade update to connect with its natural surroundings in Northern Minnesota.

The earliest versions of concrete block, commonly known as cinder block—and referred to in specifier language as concrete masonry units—arrived onto the building scene over a century ago.

Martina McIsaac, Region Head and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America, has resigned her position, effective Oct. 1, 2022.

Over her nine-year career, McIsaac held various roles of increasing responsibility after starting with the company in 2013 as a senior management candidate. McIsaac was promoted to the role of Region Head and CEO of Hilti North America in Jan. 2020 from Hilti Canada, where she served as General Manager beginning in 2017.

The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through Dec. 1, 2022.

Stone has been a part of the building and construction world for centuries.

July product focus on WRBs/Waterproofing.

Since the first humans began to settle down as an agricultural society at the very dawn of civilization, continuing for thousands of years until the middle of the 19th century, only five mineral binders were used to create plasters and mortars.

The contest’s total payday is valued at over $125,000, with its freshly named champion winning a new FORD F-250 4×4 Super Duty truck coupled with $15,000 in cash and prizes.