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Thank you to those who visited aSa at Concrete Show 2010 on Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:23:48 -0500

Thank you to those who visited aSa at Concrete Show 2010 on Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Visit aSa at Concrete Show 2010 in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:48:31 -0500

Much of South America, and Brazil, in particular, is seeing an increase in demand for building products. The 2009 Concrete Show drew more than 17,000 attendees, and more are expected this year. Be sure to stop by aSa's stand 287 and say, "olá." Learn more and register for Concrete Show 2010 on their website.

Summer aSa Reinforcer newsletter published

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:19:33 -0500

The newest issue of aSa’s printed newsletter includes features about BIM (Building Information Modeling), employees celebrating milestone anniversaries, a customer success story, productivity tips, and more.

aSa Brochures Now Available in Spanish and Portuguese

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:37:30 -0500

To better serve fabricators in Latin America and other regions, we have created Spanish and Portuguese versions of our product brochures.

August 2010 Reinforcer Express e-Newsletter Available (Login Required)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:16:03 -0500

Learn about our upcoming trade show in Brazil, aSa brochures now available in Spanish and Portuguese, productivity tips, and much more. The Reinforcer Express is a monthly e-mail newsletter available to clients enrolled in our subscription service.

aSa Announces Stand Number for Big 5 Show in Dubai

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:36:06 -0500

Once again, aSa will showcase its entire suite of rebar solutions at the Big 5 International Building & Construction Show. Join us at Stand 1A34. The Big 5 is the 22-25 November 2010 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Industry News: Construction Material Prices Fall in June; Still Higher for the Quarter

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:45 -0500

After three months of increases, construction material prices fell by 0.9 percent in June. Overall, however, prices are up 0.8 percent for the second quarter and 4.2 percent higher than June 2009. Economists say it’s too early to tell whether the drop is an anomaly or a trend.

Concrete Construction Article Discusses the Benefits of Employee Development

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:14:35 -0500

In a challenging economy, efficiency is more important than ever. This article, written by Amy Numbers of Constructive Communication Inc, analyzes the benefits of investing in your current employees. By training workers, they can be more effective producers and more satisfied employees. Contact aSa, today, to find out about our current promotion on training. Read the full article on Concrete Construction Online.

ACI Announces New Executive VP

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:37:13 -0500

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce Ronald G. Burg, formerly vice president at CTLGroup, has been named executive vice president of ACI. Current ACI executive vice president William R. Tolley will retire from ACI at the end of June, after 35 years of service to the Institute. Burg will join the 100-member ACI staff at its Farmington Hills, MI, headquarters on July 6. Read the full press release at Concrete Construction Online.

GreenSite Contest Accepting Entries

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:22:13 -0500

Each year, Hanley Wood presents awards to the most sustainable concrete construction projects in 12 different categories. They are now accepting entries for the 2010 awards. See the GreenSite Awards 2010 article posted on Concrete Construction Online for complete details.

Non-residential Construction Spending Up in April

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:07:49 -0500

The U.S. Census Bureau reported on June 1, 2010, that spending increased in April. The data in the report is a mix of positive and negative numbers, but many believe that indicators are pointing to a turnaround. Read the full Concrete Construction article.

aSa Official Facebook Page Now Live - Become a Fan, Today

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:25:54 -0500

The way that people communicate is changing. In an effort to continue to be accessible to all of our customers, aSa has launched our official Facebook page. Become a fan by visiting the aSa Facebook page and clicking the Like button. Once you do, you will be kept up to date on aSa and rebar industry news, including exclusive contests and promotions, through Facebook. Note: Although aSa will never share your information without your consent, keep in mind that the aSa Facebook page is a public page and all information posted on the page is publicly accessible.

Repairing Highways with Precast Slabs

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:26:23 -0500

Minimal traffic interruptions and concrete durability are among the benefits of using precast slabs for highway repair work, according to an article at Concrete Construction Online. While material and labor costs prohibit precast from being a viable option for large-scale highway construction, “Precast systems are worth investigating for rapid overnight repairs where pavements cannot be closed,” says Sam Tyson, P.E., Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) task manager in the Concrete Pavement Technology Program.

Bauma Exhibitors Note Growing Sales and Optimism Despite Lower Attendance

Thu, 13 May 2010 10:03:11 -0500

Flight restrictions due to the volcanic ash cloud over Europe resulted in 15% fewer visitors to the Bauma International Trade Fair in 2010 compared to 2007. In fact, aSa’s Scott Leib and Tim Berg would have missed Bauma if they hadn’t been in Germany the previous week to attend the Wire Dusseldorf show. Despite the downturn in visitors, several exhibitors said the show had an optimistic tone. Ralf Wezel, secretary-general of the Committee for European Construction Equipment, Brussels said in a statement, “The mood in the industry shows that, in Europe, the bottom of the cycle is now behind us. Confidence has returned.” Other construction industry executives say product demand is rising. Read more at Engineering News Record.

How much do you know about concrete?

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:43:34 -0500

Test your knowledge about the physics of slab on grade. Take a True an False pop quiz at Concrete Construction Online. The answers will be posted on the Dirt Covers blog after May 1. Quiz: http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=1247515 Answers: http://www.concreteconstruction.net/blogs.asp?blogID=dirtcoversblog§ionID=1996

Thank you to everyone who visited us at this year's Bauma construction convention.

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:35:45 -0500

We look forward to following up with you and exhibiting, again, in three years.

Bauma Anticipates Record Number of Exhibitors

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:17 -0500

The Bauma Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment will include 3,150 exhibitors and 555,000 square meters of exhibition space — the most ever in the show’s 50-year history. Visit aSa at Hall C3, Stand No. 116B.

New Report From ACI on High Strength Concrete: 363R-10

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:07:54 -0500

This report summarizes currently available information about high strength concrete and is now available on the ACI website for a fee. The report covers selection of materials, concrete mixture proportions, ordering, batching, mixing, transporting, placing, quality control, concrete properties, structural design, economic considerations, and applications and is available in printed or electronic (PDF) formats.

ACI Spring Convention in Chicago Underway

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:24:26 -0500

This morning begins the second day of the ACI (American Concrete Institute) Spring Convention in Chicago, and three more days of events are planned. ACI's convention Twitter account reports 1360 attendees, so far, while the ACI website includes a YouTube video explaining what to expect at the convention.

CRSI Epoxy Interest Group Publishes Performance Report

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:59:32 -0500

The CRSI Epoxy Interest Group (EIG) recently published a report on the performance of epoxy-coated bars in West Virginia. The study found that decks reinforced with epoxy-coated rebar last much longer without requiring repairs. Read concrete construction's summary, here, or the complete report on the EIG website: www.epoxyinterestgroup.org

CRSI Announces Design Awards

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:11:04 -0500

The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) recently announced awards for “excellence in reinforced concrete structures” in categories that included: Bridge, Commercial Buildings, Cultural & Entertainment Facilities, Education & Healthcare Facilities, and Residential Buildings. Entries were evaluated on aesthetics, innovation, engineering achievement, functional excellence, and economy of construction. See the list of winning companies at concreteconstruction.net.

2010 Big Year for Stimulus Money and Infrastructure

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:09:55 -0600

Most of the money from the U.S. government’s 2009 stimulus plan is still in Washington, but it is expected to benefit thousands of infrastructure projects in 2010. Contractors should see $76 billion in stimulus funding this year, according to Mike Pickett, CEO of Onvia. Onvia is the creator of recovery.org, a private sector initiative to give businesses transparency into recovery project spending. Learn more at recovery.org and concreteconstructiononline.com.

Haiti reconstruction to be in focus at the ACI Spring Convention in Chicago.

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:04:31 -0600

Sessions at the ACI Spring 2010 Convention, March 21-25, 2010, in Chicago will cover concrete repair in unusual and extreme conditions. One session will focus on the rebuilding and reconstruction efforts in Haiti, following the devastating January 12 earthquake. Read the Concrete Construction Online article for more information on the ACI Spring Convention.

Curling - It's not just an Olympic "sport"

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:57:24 -0600

Position Statement #30, the American Society of Concrete Contractors' (ASCC) latest paper on key issues of interest to concrete contractors. "Responsibility for Slab Curling" reportedly takes a look at the responsibility that concrete contractors have in terms of floor flatness. These do not end after 72 hours, because of curling over time. Read more details on Concrete Consturction Online.

A look back. A look ahead. The Winter 2010 Reinforcer celebrates aSa's 40th anniversary and provides a peek at what lies ahead.

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:30:49 -0600

Applied Systems Associates, Inc. (aSa) was founded in 1969, but was incorporated in 1970. Therefore, aSa will celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2010. Take a look back at the early days of aSa in the feature story. Look ahead to the new features coming up in aSa ex 7.2. Learn how two customers found out about the aSa difference when they experienced a need for IT solutions and Victor Choltco and the rest of the IT department came through for them. Read Scott Leib's Letter from the President, tips, tricks, news, and more in the Winter 2010 Reinforcer.

IR8 now available for download! The latest interim release for ex 6.41 is available, here. (Login required)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:48:35 -0600

With too many enhancements to list, IR8 extends the performance of ex 6.41, including: - Estimating Tie Manager and Tie Selector - Import "Skip Validation” - Import CRSI Format Stock Tags