
Concrete masonry group invites nominations
The National Concrete Masonry Association has a June 1 deadline to nominate a colleague who deserves to be commended for their contributions and achievements that support the advancement of the industry. Consider nominating individuals whose accomplishments have yet to be publicly acknowledged. Each award has its own criteria and application

Logix ICF Awards webcast May 23
Members of the concrete homes community are invited to watch the 2019 Logix Awards to learn about some of the most innovative and ground-breaking projects in the ICF industry. The event will be showcasing award-winning projects in three categories – Large Residential, Small Residential and Commercial. The event goes live

Kapro Tools Wins Two 2018 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
Kapro Tools received two Pro Tool Innovation Awards. The winning tools are the 946M-Smarty Magnetic Optivision Cast level on the Hand Tools – Levels category and the 873G ProLaser Green vector Laser level on the Line Laser Levels category. A panel of judges made up of tool and media professionals

THE HOME DEPOT AWARDS MAKITA WITH 2018 INNOVATION AWARD
Makita, the innovation leader in cordless tools, is pleased to announce the winning of The Home Depot® 2018 Innovation Award. The Home Depot Innovation Award recognizes products that deliver a unique offering in market with true value and efficiency across multiple home improvement categories. Makita 18V LXT Sub-Compact was named

GeoKrete Geopolymer Awarded “Reduced Carbon Footprint” Certification
Quadex LLC, a division of the Vortex Companies recently announced that its GeoKrete Geopolymer mortar has received Reduced Carbon Footprint Certification by SCS Global Services, an internationally recognized sustainability certification body. GeoKrete was evaluated for its lower overall carbon footprint as it relates to potential greenhouse gas emissions from raw

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Announces 2018 CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards Recipients
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute announces the results of their biennial CRSI HONORS Design and Construction Awards program. Of the entries received, 19 projects were selected to receive recognition. Project entries were evaluated on the basis of: (1) Satisfaction of Owners Objectives, (2) Development of Innovative Solutions, (3) Maximizing Project

IGGA Announces Government Official of the Year Award Winner
The International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA) – a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as the leader in developing optimized pavement surfaces and the technical resource in support of diamond grinding and grooving as well as concrete pavement preservation – in conjunction with the Cement Council of Texas – the