ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Mo. and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Silver Spring, Md., have published Checklist for Concrete Producer — Concrete Contractor Fresh Concrete Performance Expectations.   The document is in keeping with an initiative to facilitate a construction industry change from prescription specifications to performance specifications. The checklist is intended for use in a pre-contract meeting between the producer and contractor to clearly define the responsibilities of each party for the performance of the fresh concrete, according to Bev Garnant, executive director, ASCC.   It applies only to the … Read more

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Robert Bosch Tool Corporation and the Ram Truck brand recently announced a partnership at the 39th annual World of Concrete trade show naming Ram the “Official Truck of Bosch Power Tools and Accessories.” The world’s leading manufacturer of professional power tools and accessories is launching the strategic U.S. alliance with Ram Truck to focus on the needs of the building and construction professional by delivering greater productivity in a package of best-in-class power tools and trucks. Together, the two companies will jointly pursue sales and marketing opportunities in the automotive and tool markets.  “At Bosch, we’re … Read more

Construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc. completed renovations to an American Legion Post located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to make the facility more handicap accessible. Dozens of local contractors donated their time, expertise and money to make a series of improvements to the Kenneth H. Nash Post 8 building. “We are honored to have this opportunity to give back to the men and women that have sacrificed so much for our great country and the freedoms we all enjoy,” said Joe Jarboe, senior vice president of Clark Construction Group and the president of Associated General Contractors of America. … Read more