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Concrete SmartBrief

News and information that affects the concrete industry

Concrete SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Concrete Institute

China builds -- a lot -- in America

5/23/2013

  • CNBC
  • CNBC

China Construction America, a subsidiary of state-owned China Construction Engineering, has been building projects in the U.S. for nearly 30 years. Its work includes several schools in South Carolina;… Read More

AGC SmartBrief

News and information for general contractors

AGC SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: The Associated General Contractors of America

Bill authorizing Keystone XL project passes House

5/22/2013

  • FuelFix.com
  • Washington Post, The

A bill that would approve construction of TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline cleared the House of Representatives in a 241-175 vote. "This bill cuts through red tape," said Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif. … Read More

PCI Building Industry SmartBrief

Buildings industry news for architects

PCI Building Industry SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Architecture firm uses precast for design of tornado-safe rooms

5/22/2013

  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri-based Paragon Architecture uses precast concrete for the design of its tornado-safe rooms so they can withstand winds of up to 250 mph, said Brad Erwin, the firm's owner. The design company h… Read More