Concrete

Concrete Leveling Systems, Inc. Provides Corporate Update

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Acquisition, TGS, OTC, Concrete

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concrete Leveling Systems Inc (OTC PINK:CLEV) (the Company) and Jericho Associates Inc (Jericho), its hospitality and gaming division, are pleased to advise and update our Shareholders as to the current direction and progress of the Company.

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  • CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concrete Leveling Systems Inc (OTC PINK:CLEV) (the Company) and Jericho Associates Inc (Jericho), its hospitality and gaming division, are pleased to advise and update our Shareholders as to the current direction and progress of the Company.
  • Jericho is a Nevada corporation formed as a special purpose company focusing on the casino gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and leisure time industries.
  • In March of 2017, Jericho entered into an agreement with Concrete Leveling Systems, Inc, whereby Jericho became the gaming and hospitality division of the Company.
  • Jericho is a developer and operator of both commercial and Tribal Government casinos with abilities to provide regulatory, architectural, financing development, and operational assistance to viable projects.

Groundworks® Expands into Oklahoma

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Acquisition, Concrete, Lifting, Trust, Partnership

“The skilled teams at Bedlam Foundation and Metro Structural Services have built decades of trust with homeowners across Oklahoma,” commented Matt Malone, founder and CEO of Groundworks.

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  • “The skilled teams at Bedlam Foundation and Metro Structural Services have built decades of trust with homeowners across Oklahoma,” commented Matt Malone, founder and CEO of Groundworks.
  • “Our partnership with these two teams will further expand our best-in-class solutions to the homeowners in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
  • “Becoming part of Groundworks is an incredible opportunity for our customers and employees alike,” said Jack Erickson, founder of Bedlam Foundation and Concrete Lifting.
  • For more information on Groundworks locations, services, and career opportunities, please visit www.groundworks.com .

Home Franchise Concepts Exceeds Expansion Goals in 2023, Plans for Strong Sales in the New Year

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Speed of light, Family, JM Family Enterprises, Skehan, Water, Tailor, CRM, IAQ, Engineering, Concrete, Fast food

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, announced today that they surpassed growth goals in 2023, with nearly 240 territories sold across its entire brand portfolio including, Budget Blinds®, The Tailored Closet®, PremierGarage®, Concrete Craft®, AdvantaClean®, Kitchen Tune-Up®, Bath Tune-Up®, Two Maids®, Aussie Pet Mobile®, and Lightspeed Restoration™.

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  • Throughout the year, Home Franchise Concepts consistently exceeded quarterly expansion goals, surpassing mid-year development plans by opening 142 locations in the first half of 2023, followed by 121 locations in Q3 and Q4.
  • Both Ebert and Nykolaychuk have excelled in driving success and further establishing their respective brand identities under the Home Franchise Concepts portfolio.
  • As the company celebrates the success of last year, Home Franchise Concepts is looking forward to a strong 2024 with a goal of nearly $1.4 billion in system-wide sales.
  • To learn more about Home Franchise Concepts and franchise development opportunities, visit https://www.homefranchiseconcepts.com/ .

Black Buffalo 3D Holds Live 3D Construction Q&A at World of Concrete 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
World of Concrete, Intertek, Knowledge, Science, Concrete, Movement, 3D, Printing, Automation, 3D printing

On the second day of the event, Black Buffalo 3D held an impromptu "3D Construction Questions and Answers Session," allowing passersby and a quickly growing audience to ask questions about 3D construction printing, regulations, permitting, materials science, and overall constructability.

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  • On the second day of the event, Black Buffalo 3D held an impromptu "3D Construction Questions and Answers Session," allowing passersby and a quickly growing audience to ask questions about 3D construction printing, regulations, permitting, materials science, and overall constructability.
  • Black Buffalo 3D and its partner MAPEI USA remain the only large-scale 3D construction printer and materials—Planitop 3D NA™—distributor to sell a solution that meets ICC-ES AC509 criteria for printing structural [load-bearing] concrete walls.
  • By continuing to innovate construction methods, improve automation, and invest in development of high-quality materials, Black Buffalo 3D has increased its footprint into new regions domestically and internationally.
  • If interested in purchasing a 3D construction printer, structural 3D construction materials, or discussing a potential 3D construction project, please contact us online or visit https://wwwbb3d.io for more information.

US Top Economist for Concrete, Construction Industry Releases 2024 Financial Forecast

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
CHIPS, Senior, Research, Policy, Concrete, Administration, IIJA, PCA, Water, Safety, COVID-19, Airport, Building material, Market intelligence, Internet, Construction, Education

Sullivan explained some of the determining factors for this year’s forecast include the end of the COVID-19 relief programs, the lagged impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening. (Slide deck summary of predictions-- http://tinyurl.com/9xv85j6f)

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  • Sullivan explained some of the determining factors for this year’s forecast include the end of the COVID-19 relief programs, the lagged impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening.
  • (Slide deck summary of predictions-- http://tinyurl.com/9xv85j6f )
    He added that despite an expected economic slowdown, the chance of a recession this year is unlikely.
  • “In terms of the construction outlook, there will be a battle between interest sensitive construction sectors and less interest sensitive construction activity such as infrastructure spending and the construction of large manufacturing plants associated with the CHIPS act,” Sullivan said.
  • Also vital to the construction industry this year is business driven by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which represents $550 billion in new infrastructure spending.

Hydro Mobile Unveils New M2 Motorized Access System at World of Concrete

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
World of Concrete, Concrete, Travel, Safety, Rail transport

Hydro Mobile’s M2 Motorized Access System allows workers to ride safely to and from the platform at jobsites where access from the structure is challenging.

Key Points: 
  • Hydro Mobile’s M2 Motorized Access System allows workers to ride safely to and from the platform at jobsites where access from the structure is challenging.
  • The M2 Motorized Access system is available on new M2 platforms or can be retrofitted to existing M2 platforms.
  • “The M2 Motorized Access System saves time, labor, and money, while placing safety first.”
    The Hydro Mobile team invites World of Concrete attendees to visit our outside booth in the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 arena in the Bronze lot and ask for a demonstration.
  • With locations across North America, the Hydro Mobile team is on hand to show you how the M2 Motorized Access System can help increase employee safety and efficiency.

Command Alkon Introduces Command Cloud and Material Supply at the 2024 World of Concrete

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Cloud, World of Concrete, API, Concrete, AI, NIST, Software, Movement, Conference, Machine learning, Plant, Warehouse

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is thrilled to reveal its next-generation platform, Command Cloud, and Material Supply at the 2024 World of Concrete.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is thrilled to reveal its next-generation platform, Command Cloud, and Material Supply at the 2024 World of Concrete.
  • Command Cloud serves as the latest evolution of the company’s CONNEX platform, boasting consumer-grade technological capabilities with 99.9% uptime reliability, scalability, and NIST certified security.
  • Engineered as a comprehensive technology ecosystem to supercharge heavy building materials operations, Command Cloud delivers all the inherent value of cloud systems, including cost-efficiency, easy integrations through an API-first approach, and modern user interface design.
  • Building on this success, the company is now unveiling its newest offering driven by Command Cloud, Material Supply, at World of Concrete.

Eagle Materials Reports Record Third Quarter Results with 16% EPS Growth

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Drywall, Population growth, Concrete, Eagle Materials, Joint, Growth, Sale, Carbon, EPS, Paperboard, MSF, Joint venture, Plant, EXP, Chemical

In the third quarter, we achieved record revenue of $559 million, produced record EPS of $3.72 and expanded gross margins by 130 bps to 32.3%.

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  • In the third quarter, we achieved record revenue of $559 million, produced record EPS of $3.72 and expanded gross margins by 130 bps to 32.3%.
  • Heavy Materials operating earnings increased 43% to $107.3 million, primarily because of higher Cement net sales prices and sales volume.
  • Cement revenue for the quarter, including Joint Venture and intersegment revenue, was up 20% to $308.7 million, and operating earnings were a record $105.6 million, up 46%.
  • Paperboard sales volume for the quarter was up 9% to a record 84,000 tons.

Leading Climate Startups Launch Alliance to Engage Public Sector in Reducing Emissions from Cement and Concrete

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Construction & Property, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Government, Environment, Advocacy Group Opinion, Other Construction & Property, Sustainability, Carbon, CO2, Transport, DC2, Accounting, Policy, Concrete, History, Primary energy, Commercial, Ecosystem, Federation, Climate change, Rail transport by country, Water, Building material, Human, Climate, Plant, Public sector, Renewable energy

Collectively, their technologies re-engineer production processes and feedstocks, introduce novel materials, and utilize or sequester CO2 directly in concrete to accelerate the industry’s decarbonization beyond near-term action taken by incumbents.

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  • Collectively, their technologies re-engineer production processes and feedstocks, introduce novel materials, and utilize or sequester CO2 directly in concrete to accelerate the industry’s decarbonization beyond near-term action taken by incumbents.
  • DC2’s additional areas of advocacy and public sector engagement span expanded tax credits, novel standards development, consistent ecolabeling and accounting, and customer demand support.
  • As founding members of DC2, we proudly lead in solving challenges in the cement and concrete segment, paving the way for a greener future."
  • That's why it's so critical for climate leaders to join forces and push for policies that accelerate the commercial path for transformational low-carbon cement and concrete technologies.

DEWALT® Electrifies Vegas Skyline with Sphere Takeover; Honors Concrete Heroes with Mayoral Proclamation

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Dream, World of Concrete, Woman, Stanley Black & Decker, Lightning, Life, Partnership, Concrete, Workflow, SWK, Stanley Black, System, Goodman, Exosphere, Nightclub

Additionally, to celebrate the talent and tireless work of the men and women – the 'Concrete Heroes' – who have helped build the city of Las Vegas and its iconic infrastructure, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, in partnership with DEWALT, proclaimed January 23 Concrete Heroes Day in Las Vegas.

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  • Additionally, to celebrate the talent and tireless work of the men and women – the 'Concrete Heroes' – who have helped build the city of Las Vegas and its iconic infrastructure, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, in partnership with DEWALT, proclaimed January 23 Concrete Heroes Day in Las Vegas.
  • "The iconic nature of our city's buildings and infrastructure are a direct result of the 'concrete heroes' who helped us turn dreams into realities," said Goodman.
  • The system, made up of six concrete tools, streamlines the full concrete application through use of the same DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ 554 WH battery and high-speed charger across all tools.
  • "We are thrilled to be supporting this milestone with a campaign that takes over the Las Vegas skyline as we honor the city's concrete heroes and celebrate our centennial."