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his year we will witness what is being hailed by some as the most important U.S. presidential election in a long time. There is a lot of individual trepidation about the outcome and how the political landscape may change.

For me, the focus should be on the opportunities that are before our industry right now and the positive signs that are being shown around the country and the world.

I traveled to Las Vegas last month for the annual World of Concrete trade show and exhibition and there were many positive signs around the show. Organizers had already confirmed it was the largest show in seven years in terms of exhibit space and we now know that attendance hit the 60,000 mark. Exhibitors had lots of traffic and attendees had a lot of new and innovative products to explore. The general trend is that if things look good at World of Concrete, the industry should have a strong year.

CSDA had a fantastic WOC too. The association’s booth had lots of traffic, training classes were full, the Concrete Openings Awards ceremony was very well attended and the Next Gen reception was a big success. An excellent show for CSDA. A special thanks to our instructors Lee Aitken, Rick Norland, Pat Stepanski and Chris Swanson—outstanding job, gentlemen.

In addition, the passing of the new FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act) highway bill should open up a huge amount of work on the nation’s roadways. The new Act is fully funded for five years and will grow 15.1 percent annually ($40.3 billion to $46.4 billion by 2020). So for those in the industry that are

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involved in highway cutting, grooving and grinding work this is great news. For those not currently doing this type of work, there may be scope to get a piece of the action. Having spoken with many CSDA members involved in other types of concrete cutting, polishing and GPR imaging work, however, things are looking up across the board.

Contractors are upbeat and finding that their workloads are increasing as more construction and renovation work is being approved. For many, the challenge now is finding qualified or experienced employees to help do the work. This is where CSDA membership can be a huge benefit.

Since 1972, the association has focused not only on promoting specialist contractors and their methods to architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials, but also on the establishment of safety documents, training programs and other resources to help contractors complete work safely, efficiently and ultimately increase their bottom line. CSDA is already seeing an increase in membership applications and training class participation as signs of economic recovery continue. The association graduated 115 professionals from its four World of Concrete training classes—a significant increase from last year. The value of sending employees to industry-focused training courses is being realized by a growing number of people.

CSDA is for the concrete cutting, polishing and GPR imaging industry. It always has been, and always will be. As workloads increase and more opportunities come along, I encourage you to take a closer look at what the association has to offer and how its resources can assist employers and employees alike.

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CONCRETE OPENINGS MAGAZINE Official Magazine of the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association Volume 25, Number 1 ISSN: 1093-6483 Concrete Openings magazine is published by O’Brien International, Inc., four times each calendar year in March, June, September and December. Editorial contributions are welcomed and advertisements are encouraged. Please contact the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association 100 2nd Avenue South Suite 402N St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Tel: 727-577-5004 Fax: 727-577-5012

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14 Concrete Openings Awards

CSDA Members Celebrated at World of Concrete Ceremony

28 Polished Perspective Tales from the Dark Side

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38 Core Health

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40 Tech Talk

GPR: To Calibrate, or Not to Calibrate?

42 The Business of Business

What to Expect from OSHA in 2016 and Beyond

46 Industry Bits

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The contractor cored drilled holes measuring 18 inches in diameter through concrete pipe piles.

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ne CSDA member recently traveled to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to cut and remove an old concrete pier and returned several months later to resolve a critical issue with the new pier construction. The job involved core drilling six 18-inch-diameter, 7.3-foot-deep holes in concrete pipe piles using diamond tools.

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Concrete Cutter Repairs Pier at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (also known by the designation code GTMO and pronounced “gitmo� by the U.S. military) is on the front lines for regional security in the Caribbean area. The base supports the ability of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships, along with allied nation ships to operate in the Caribbean area by providing contingency and quality logistical support with superior services and facilities. The base also supports the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. migrant operations to help care for displaced migrants from the surrounding area, effectively helping control the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.

The Tampa, Florida office of Orion Marine Construction was contracted by URS Group/RQ Construction to remove an old pier at GTMO and construct a new one in its place. The pier replacement is part of a larger project URS/RQ is performing at the base. To avoid compromising the security of this location, no further details on the scope of the overall project have been authorized by the U.S. Navy.

Operators used 8-foot-long core bit to drill 7.3-feet deep.

In October 2014, Accu-Cut Concrete Services, Inc. of Clearwater, Florida, performed cutting techniques with diamond tools to remove the old pier at the base. The work involved flat sawing the main wharf deck, which was cut and removed in sections by crane. The contractor also used a wire saw to cut the main wharf pile caps into sections, making cross sectional cuts through the caps to leave them standing free on the piles.

All piles under the caps were cut to different elevations using Accu-Cut’s patented Stingray pile saw. The diamond wire sawing system intergrated into the Stingray, named because of its shape and use in the water, allows it to be positioned around piles and perform clean pull cuts. This customengineered saw has previously featured in the Concrete Openings stories Bayway To Go! and Semper Paratus (Always Ready) [December 2013 and 2014 issues respectively]. This phase of work was completed in January 2015 and the new construction began shortly after.

It was six months later, in July 2015, when Accu-Cut was asked to return to GTMO. The construction of the new pier was well under way when the general contractor encountered an issue with several of the pipe piles.

After all the new large steel pipe piles had been driven, the concrete caps had been placed and as the deck panels and rebar were being placed, it was discovered that more than ten #11 steel bars would need to be added to six piles to consider each of them structurally stable. The piles already had a cage of #11 rebar and had been filled with concrete to the top, through the pile cap.

Mark Valenti, Professional Engineer and project manager for Orion Marine Construction, contacted Accu-Cut owner John Robinson to discuss several options that would resolve the issue. “We discussed the possibility of removing all the concrete from the top 15 feet of the pipe piles or core drilling individual holes for each of the #11 bars. Other options were considered, but ultimately the engineers approved a plan to core an 18-inch-diameter hole 7.3 feet deep into each pile. The core was then to be broken off and removed. The inside surface of the hole was roughened before the additional cage of #11 rebar was installed and the opening filled with concrete,” Robinson explained.

Core drilling techniques were specified because it was the least destructive method available for the newly-constructed piles and caps. The low vibration produced by cutting with diamond core bits preserved the integrity of the concrete, while the precision of the cuts provided the general contractor with cores that were easy to remove from the piles.

U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay is the oldest U.S. base overseas and the only one in a Communist country. Located on the southeast corner of Cuba, the base is about 400 air miles from Miami, Florida.

In December 1903, the United States leased the 45 square miles of land and water for use as a coaling station. A treaty reaffirmed the lease in 1934 granting Cuba and her trading partners free access through the bay, payment of $2,000 in gold per year, equating to $4,085 today, and a requirement that both the U.S. and Cuba must mutually consent to terminate the lease.

The base is divided into two distinct areas by the 2.5-mile-wide bay. The airfield is located on the Leeward side and the main base is on the Windward side. Ferry service provides transportation across the bay. The primary mission of Guantanamo Bay is to serve as a strategic logistics base for the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet and to support counter drug operations in the Caribbean.

Accu-Cut owner John Robinson at GTMO.

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The holes were filled with additional steel rebar and concrete.

Once the method was established and the engineering approved, Accu-Cut was given notice to proceed in August 2015 and was instructed to expedite the process wherever possible. The contractor contacted Welco Diamond Tool Corp. to engineer a matched set of 18-inch-diameter core bits 28, 48 and 96 inches long. In turn, the manufacturer reached out to CSDA member Western Saw, Inc., to make the specialty tubes for the bits. Western Saw made the barrels complete with welded tops and 1.257-inch hex nuts ready for Welco to place the diamond segments. The core bits were completed and picked up by the contractor one week after placing the order.

While the core bits were being manufactured, Accu-Cut fabricated a 6-foot aluminum drill column with a removable 4-foot extension. This gave the contractor the ability to have a 10-foot column in case the core drill operator had to back the 8-foot-long bit completely out of the hole while keeping it mounted to the hydraulic spindle. All tools, equipment and spare parts were shipped to site on the GTMO supply barge. This was the only means of shipping available to Accu-Cut for materials, as no commercial courier services deliver to the base. The occurrences of Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Fred delayed the arrival of the supply barge by three days, so when the cutting equipment arrived the contractor had to move fast.

An operator began drilling the first 18-inch-diameter hole the day the equipment arrived. The hole was completed and the 7.3-foot-long core removed within five hours. The core weighed approximately 2,000 pounds and was lifted from the opening by crane. The core drill operator then positioned the equipment at the next specified location and repeated the process.

The core drilling was going well for the contractor until the secondto-last hole when, as the bit reached a depth of approximately 4 feet, the stainless steel spindle on the hydraulic core drill machine broke. This The cutting contractor created six cores in four days.

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was a huge problem, considering there was no commercial shipping to and from GTMO. Fortunately, Robinson found a machine shop on base that was able to repair the spindle— only to have it break again. It was suspected that the 8-foot-long core bit and some possible misalignment issues were the cause.

The team from Accu-Cut returned to the company’s shop in Florida, where a replacement drill spindle was fabricated using 4140 alloy steel. The spindle was given to a representative of the general contractor who took the next Navy flight to GTMO out of Jacksonville and delivered the part to the jobsite. An on-site mechanic was able to replace the spindle and two of Orion Marine Construction’s crew members, who had been assisting Accu-Cut with the core drilling operations, were able to complete the last one-and-a-half holes with instruction from Robinson. The crew members also removed a 16-inch-long section of a core that did not break off clean at the bottom of a hole. Several 4-inch-diameter holes were made into the core section using a handheld core drill and 7 feet of extension.

In total, Accu-Cut completed the core drilling of six holes in the pipe piles at the Naval Base. This work created concrete cores that weighed a total of 12,000 pounds.

“It is very difficult to work on a Navy base even within the continental U.S.,” said Robinson. “They are very strict on every aspect of safety and planning at all their bases.

Add to this the isolation of GTMO and you pretty much only have what you bring for spare parts. We brought every part for our hydraulic core drill machine, all the bearings and seals, all drill carriage parts, rollers gears, bushings and a spare carriage. However, we did not bring a spare spindle and, of course, that was the part that broke!”

“The Navy requires strict adherence to their EM385 specification and we had to complete Job Safety Analysis and Activity Hazard Analysis forms for every aspect of the operation. This included the setup of the core drilling equipment and the hydraulic power unit, core drilling tasks and the rigging and lifting of the cores. We had to have preparatory meetings with all parties involved—NAVFAC, URS/RQ and Orion—all before any work could begin.”

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Cores weighing 2,000 pounds were broken out and removed by crane.

work on the initial demolition phase of the old pier was the reason why the team was asked to return to resolve the pipe pier issue on the new construction. Between these two GTMO jobs, the concrete cutting company had worked with Orion to remove a pier at another Navy base and so was a natural choice to return and complete these core drilling tasks. “Accu-Cut has a long successful history of performing unique demolition projects for Orion Marine Construction, which in many instances has required Accu-Cut to develop and fabricate specialty equipment to overcome the difficult and unique conditions on respective projects. The cost effective solutions proposed and developed by Accu-Cut have allowed Accu-Cut to meet or exceed our schedule requirements under challenging conditions. Most importantly, the demolition by Accu-Cut has been performed with special attention to overall project site safety, which has been noted by Orion as well as our Clients,� said Valenti.

The time spent at GTMO presented this professional cutting contractor with some unique challenges that were overcome with quick thinking and innovative ideas. By investing time in pre-planning and attention to detail, this CSDA member was able to get the job done.

COMPANY PROFILE Accu-Cut Concrete Services, Inc. has been a CSDA member for 14 years and was established in 1990. The company is based in Clearwater, Florida, and services the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean.

Accu-Cut Concrete Services, Inc. has five trucks, nine employees and offers the concrete cutting services of flat sawing, core drilling, wall sawing, wire sawing, hand sawing and grinding. Accu-Cut is a CSDA Certified Operator company.

RESOURCES General Contractor: Orion Marine Construction Sawing and Drilling Contractor: Accu-Cut Concrete Services, Inc. Clearwater, Florida Phone: 727-787-4843 Email: accucut@tampabay.rr.com

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CSDA at World of Concrete 2016 Largest Show in Seven Years From start to finish, the 42nd World of Concrete (WOC) exceeded the expectations of show organizers, exhibitors and attendees alike. For five days in early February, over 60,000 industry professionals descended on the Las Vegas Convention Center to learn, network and do business. CSDA and its membership was there and the show was an absolute success for the association.

New for 2016 Diamond Products presented its new line of Fast-Cut early entry cutting equipment and diamond tools at the show. This range of products has been specifically designed to cut green concrete ICS/Pentruder demonstrated its new products. without spalling and includes the CC150XL-EE The show had a range of core drilling and CC190XL-EE saws along with a tools and equipment exhibited too. CS series of early entry blades. Elsewhere, Unitec presented its PLD 450 B core drill Husqvarna Construction Products motor, designed for drilling holes up to displayed an updated version of its FS 18 inches in diameter. The 28-pound, 3500-G flat saw. The 37-horsepower saw 30-amp motor can run at speeds up to can cut up to 12.375 inches deep and 840 RPM. Dixie Diamond Manufacturing blade guards are available for diamond displayed its Bullet Bit for fast core drilling blades up to 30 inches in diameter. For and its new Beaver Green Bit, designed handheld cutting, Hilti unveiled two to help eliminate bit walking during holes gas-powered saws—the DSH 700-X and starts. The Beaver Green Bit is available DSH 900-X—with 70cc and 90cc motors in diameters from 2 to 72 inches. respectively. Models are available to Brokk had reason to celebrate at accommodate 12- to 16-inch-diameter WOC 2016 as the company reached 40 blades. Meanwhile, ICS/Pentruder years and unveiled its latest demolition showcased its recently-launched robot—the Brokk 120D. This is the CW630 high frequency chain saw. The manufacturer’s first compact diesel8.8-horsepower unit is suitable for corner powered machine and weighs 1.2 tons. and plunge cuts and is compatible with The new addition to the Brokk lineup has the company’s existing ProForce® a lifting capacity of 661 pounds and can diamond chains. run for eight hours on one tank.

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As concrete cutting and polishing contractors perform work indoors or in areas with limited access, the control and containment of silica dust is critical. Pullman Ermator exhibited its latest line of vacuums and dust extraction products, which included the T8600. The 530-pound propane-powered dust extractor works at a rate of 410 cubic feet per minute with an 18-horsepower Kawasaki motor.

GSSI showcased its latest ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology at the show. The StructureScan Mini XT handheld unit has updated features that support nextgeneration digital capabilities for the location of rebar, conduits, post-tension cables and voids in concrete and other materials.

Additionally, the redesigned model is IP 65 rated for tough jobsite conditions.

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Understanding PerformanceBased Specifications Practical demonstrations for the CSDA-ST115 and Concrete Polishing 101 courses were held on a purpose-built slab during an association-sponsored event. Praxis: Understanding Performance-Based Specifications was very popular and the largest slab construction, polishing and roughness average event in WOC history.

Pullman Ermator’s T8600 dust extraction machines.

Industry Training and Events CSDA easily surpassed its previous record at WOC by graduating 115 students this year, an increase of 52—or 83 percent— over the numbers reached in 2014. The association expanded its course offerings to four and saw a surge in registrations across the board. For the fourth consecutive year,

registrations for the CSDA Estimating course grew with an impressive 40 students. This number was equaled by the Concrete Polishing 101 course while the association’s new introductory concrete sawing and drilling course—Diamond Cutting: Sharpen Your Skills—had the largest number of graduates for this type of course since CSDA began holding them at WOC in 2010.

In addition, CSDA instructor Chris Swanson certified 22 students in the application of industry Standard CSDAST-115 Measuring Concrete Micro Surface Texture—a first for CSDA at WOC and another record for class graduates.

As the industry looks to the future, CSDA continues to provide a platform for up-and-coming business owners, managers and operators to interact with its Next Generation events. A networking reception for this group was held during WOC 2016 and gave around 75 next-generation professionals a perfect setting to meet with their peers. The growing success of this event means it is certain to appear on the association’s WOC 2017 schedule.

Overall Show Statistics Attendance was up 8 percent from 2015 while 1,532 companies exhibited, an increase of almost 300. These companies filled over 740,000 net square feet of exhibit space, around 10 percent more The CSDA Concrete Polishing 101 course.

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CSDA Executive Director speaking during the event.

It gathered representatives from the specifier and insurance communities including Alberti Group, Ankrom-Moisan, Conspectus, Dialog Design, Gensler, Tao Group and Willis Towers Watson with industry professionals including CSDA Executive Director Patrick O’Brien and President Kevin Baron to lead presentations and discuss current challenges. Held at several shows throughout the year, the goal of Praxis is to bring transparency, clarity and accountability to the specification process.

For more information, visit www.praxiseventslive.com.

than the previous show. In addition, WOC organizers saw a 6 percent increase in the number of seminars taken. With numbers up across the board, organizers confirmed WOC 2016 as being the largest show for seven years. The 43rd World of Concrete will be held January 16-20, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Look out for discounted attendee registration, courtesy of CSDA*, in the September and December issues of Concrete Openings. *Some restrictions may apply.

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AWARDS World of Concrete Awards Ceremony Celebrates CSDA Members

The most innovative and challenging projects completed by CSDA contractors in 2015 were recognized during a prestigious World of Concrete ceremony in Las Vegas.

The association, in conjunction with the Praxis event, hosted the third annual Concrete Openings Awards. This year’s ceremony was staged at the Praxis booth in the outdoor Gold Lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center and drew a good crowd. CSDA Executive Director Patrick O’Brien acted as Master of Ceremonies while the association’s president, Kevin Baron, presented the awards to the winner. World of Concrete attendees and members of the industry media joined CSDA to celebrate with the winning contractors over champagne and strawberries.

The inaugural Concrete Openings Awards ceremony was held in 2014 to showcase the best projects covered in CSDA’s official magazine and recognize the contractors who performed the work. This year,

sixteen job stories were split into four categories and put before a panel of judges. The panel scored each job based on its pre-planning, use of innovation, degree of difficulty and quality requirements. The project with the highest score in each category was declared the winner.

“Just as I have seen for the past couple of years, these 2015 entries show the amazing skill and intricate planning that go into concrete cutting, polishing and imaging jobs,” said Tom Stowell, CSDA Past President and industry professional from Gainesville, Georgia. “It was a pleasure to be involved in the judging process and I congratulate the winners for their fantastic work.”

These winning projects are just some of the innovative and complex jobs being done by CSDA contractors everyday on jobsites around the U.S. and beyond. The association encourages all concrete cutting, breaking, polishing and imaging members to submit their best job stories for publication in Concrete Openings, and to consider entry to this year’s awards. Look out for more information about the Concrete Openings 2016 Awards later in the year.

To read any, or all, of these job stories in full, scan the QR Codes next to each winner or find them on www.concreteopenings.com.

For more information about the winning projects, the awards or about CSDA, call 727-577-5004 or email rhitchen@concreteopenings.com.

And the winners are...

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Daniel Foley of Cobra Concrete Cutting Services Co.

Owner Jim Dvoratchek (pictured far right) with (from left to right) Robert Maciejewski, Dave Sollie, Roger Laibl, Jim Russo, Dave Macaluso and Doug St. Marie.

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Hard Rock Concrete Cutters

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Industrial Renovation

The winner of the this category cut and removed approximately 100,000 pounds of concrete as part of a two-phase, $5.2-million renovation project at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Illinois. The work involved creating several 9.5-foot-tall openings, some as wide as 6 feet, in the 14-inchthick exterior wall of the Doane Observatory, home to the largest aperture telescope available to the public in the Chicagoland area. A raked concrete finish had to be chipped from the outer wall to position track-mounted wall sawing equipment for cutting the openings.

An interior wall within the cylindrical-shaped structure was made up of 12 concrete sections that were positioned together at 30-degree angles. This meant using precise calculations and cutting techniques to ensure the work was completed within specified tolerances.

Further precise cutting and removal tasks were completed to help transform the observatory into a modern tourist attraction.

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This contractor was tasked with cutting and removing a giant 400-ton concrete shielding door from a laboratory within a scientific research center in Chicago, Illinois.

The moveable concrete structure weighed in excess of 800,000 pounds and served as a giant door for a previous experiment at the lab. However, it stood in the way of renovation works and was to be removed.

The successful completion of this highly technical concrete sawing project required two years of planning, using a diamond wire saw to dissect the door into smaller manageable blocks for removal. By the end of the job, operators had cored approximately 60 feet of concrete and cut over 2,100 square feet of concrete, creating over 50 concrete blocks – some of which weighed 16,000 pounds. The contractor also had to cut through steel plating and five 3-foot I-beams, creating three bocks weighing an average of 25 tons each.

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Kay Fuglie, representing Minneapolis Concrete Sawing & Drilling

CSDA Past President Ted Johnston received the award on behalf of A1 Kiwi Cutters & Drillers Ltd Company:

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In the case of this winning project, the professional cutting contractor was tasked with drilling out over 38,000 pounds of steel when the pins of six large lock gate hinges on the Mississippi River became stuck in their bushing and would not allow the gates to rotate properly.

The General Zebulon Pike Lock & Dam No. 11 is located between Dubuque, Iowa, and rural Grant County, Wisconsin, on the Upper Mississippi River. The lock hinge issue would eventually lead to the failure of the gates, so the contractor was tasked with core drilling the twelve 6-foot-long, 14-inch-diameter pins from the gate hinges within 0.125 inch of the outside diameter and without piercing the sides of the pins. A hydraulic core drill fitted with 13.875-inch-diameter carbide bits was utilized for the work and spun at a rate of 50 RPM to cut the pins free.

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The first international Concrete Openings Award winner, the winner of this category completed an extensive amount of cutting work to help remove 1,200 tons of concrete as part of a two-year, $1.9-billion widening and tunneling scheme on a motorway in Auckland, New Zealand. The work included over 1,640 feet of flat and wall sawing, 538 square feet of wire sawing and the coring of almost 200 holes for the replacement of a bridge as part of the motorway widening work.

St Lukes Road spans the North Western Motorway in Auckland via a 144-foot-long by 53-foot-wide reinforced concrete bridge, which consisted of 24 precast, pre-tensioned beams. Each beam was 43 inches tall and transitioned from 35 inches wide at the top to 20 inches at the bottom, spaced at 4.1-foot centers. The bridge had a 4 to 8-inch-thick topping slab and two abutments, one of which remained in use for a new bridge while the other was cut up and removed.

In addition, a center pier and headstock structure were removed. A combination of flat sawing, core drilling, wall sawing and wire sawing techniques were used to decommission the bridge.

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Sawing and Drilling Professional Transforms Coca-Cola Bottling Distributing Center

Track-mounted wall saws were used to create 5-foot-tall, 4-foot-wide window openings.

hen arguably one of the biggest brand names on the planet needed to carry out extensive renovations to one of its bottling distributing centers, there was no room for imitators. A specialty contractor was required to complete over 16,000 linear feet of concrete flat sawing, create over 25 window openings up to 14 feet square and core drill over 100 holes 6 inches in diameter.

The Montgomery, Alabama location of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED has undergone a large remodeling of its existing warehouses for a new distributing center. The work involved, among other tasks, the creation of footer openings and plumbing trenches in the existing concrete slab and the cutting of window and door openings in precast walls. Raco General Contractors of Montgomery

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was responsible for the demolition portion of the work and contacted a known professional contractor to perform concrete sawing and drilling techniques.

CSDA member International Drilling & Sawing, Inc. (IDS), also of Montgomery, was awarded the contract. Terry Sanders was the project manager on the bottling distributing center job for IDS, Inc. “Due to the renovation being an existing building and associated structures, diamond cutting was specified. Our cutting methods would retain the structural integrity of the remaining walls and slabs, plus they would minimize the amount of dust and debris. Add to this the speed at which we could do the work, there really was no other alternative methods considered.�

The first task involved the flat sawing of footer openings and plumbing trenches in the existing slab for a new mezzanine, as well as cutting areas of a roller-compacted concrete pavement outside the Wi-Fi facility.

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Diamond Products and an FS6600 electric flat saw from Husqvarna

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A rendering of the completed distributing center.

Construction Products to create smooth edges for the general contractor to pour back against, when ready. Over the course of two weeks, 13,000 linear feet of cutting was completed to depths between 8 and 12 inches.

Next, the cutting team set up wall sawing equipment for the creation of 10 dock door openings in 10-inch-thick precast concrete walls. The contract specified that some openings be 10 feet square and the others 14 feet square. IDS, Inc. planned to create each opening by cutting four smaller pieces to lift out individually. Operators began by core drilling two 6-inch-diameter pick holes through each of the marked sections with a Shibuya core drill supplied by Diteq Corporation. A 1600 Longyear track-mounted wall saw was then employed to make the necessary vertical and top horizontal cuts. All 10 top cuts were completed first, then the vertical ones. Steel shoring

purchased the exclusive franchise rights to bottle and distribute Coca-Cola in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1902. He started out with a foot-powered bottling machine and a mule called “Bird.� Today, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. produces and distributes over 750 CocaCola products across seven Crawford Johnson Sr. states. The company employs over 4,800 people in 33 sales centers and three production facilities.

The Montgomery Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a division of CocaCola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc., was founded in 1903 and distributes its products under exclusive franchise agreements with The Coca-Cola Company and other beverage franchise companies.

Since its founding, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. has become the third-largest Coca-Cola bottling company in North America and the largest privately held Coca-Cola bottler.

The company owns the exclusive rights to manufacture, distribute and sell Coca-Cola beverages and other products throughout its franchise territory in the southeastern United States.

Operators employed concrete chain saws to make corner cuts in the openings.

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Dock door openings, some 14 feet square, required cutting flush with the slab.

was applied to prevent the cut sections from tipping out prematurely.

Before all four cuts were completed for each piece, rigging was run through the core-drilled holes so that the cut concrete section could be removed by crane. To complete each opening and leave a clean finish, IDS, Inc. used a Core Cut 8000 ride-on curb cutting saw from Diamond Products to make flush cuts along the bottom level with the slab.

Once cutting of the dock doors was complete, the contractor moved on to create 18 window openings measuring 5 feet wide and 4 feet tall in some of the same 10-inch-thick precast concrete walls.

As per the dock door openings, a core drill was used to create pick holes through each of the marked locations before the same wall sawing techniques were applied for the top and vertical cuts. To avoid overcuts in the corners of the openings, IDS, Inc. employed a concrete chain saw from ICS and completed over 1,200 linear feet of cuts in the 10-inch-thick walls.

All window and dock door openings were made through 10-inch-thick precast concrete walls.

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During the cutting and removal of the dock door and window openings, the main focus was the safety of IDS, Inc. employees while working around large vertical cut sections and aerial lifts. All employees were fully trained and certified on the operation of the equipment, including the aerial lifts. This generated clear communication with the general contractor and the precision necessary to make the operation go smoothly. The cutting contractor performed daily walk-throughs of the work area before work began and completed Job Safety Analysis forms that were submitted to Raco.

IDS, Inc. spent over five months working at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED distributing center in Montgomery. The job was completed successfully on time, within budget and with no incidents. One issue complicating the job was the safe disposal of concrete slurry. IDS, Inc. employees had to transfer the collected slurry to the back of jobsite, which was a round trip of 20 minutes

The contractor made 28 window openings to help renovate the bottling facility.

Over 16,000 feet of flat sawing and 113 holes were completed.

and added a lot of time to the work. There was also a delay for the installation of steel reinforcing members in the tilt wall panels where openings were cut. This presented a challenge, as the contractor had to avert from typical mounting methods used for its wall saw.

With some careful and safe planning from lead operators Matt Jeffers and Mark Taylor, the team was able to overcome this challenge with innovative mounting solutions.

“The Coca-Cola bottling distributing center was a great project for IDS, Inc., since we had a previous relationship with Raco and the company’s superintendent, Rick Kelly. Communication and pre-planning was key for us, as this was not the only large project that we had going on at the time,” said Sanders.

“Our solid relationship with the general contractor, our previous experience with large jobs and the proximity of the facility to our office were all contributing factors to us being awarded this work. Raco did not choose us based on price, but on our reputation, quality of work and focus on site cleanup,” he added.

This CSDA member proved that when specialist concrete cutting techniques with diamond tools are required, customers need the real thing. There is no substitute for professional, certified operators that can perform detailed sawing and drilling methods to complete work to a high standard.

COMPANY PROFILE A CSDA member since 1996, International Drilling & Sawing, Inc. has been in business for 21 years. The company is based in Montgomery, Alabama and has support locations in Birmingham and Pensacola, Florida. IDS employs 28 operators, has 18 trucks and offers the concrete cutting services of slab sawing, wall sawing, hand sawing, wire sawing, core drilling, selective demolition and GPR imaging. IDS is a CSDA Certified Operator company.

RESOURCES General Contractor: Raco General Contractors Sawing and Drilling Contractor: International Drilling & Sawing, Inc. Montgomery, Alabama Phone: 334-288-2355 Email: terry@idscuts.com Website: www.idscuts.com

METHODS USED: Flat Sawing, Core Drilling, Wire Sawing, Wall Sawing

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A series of wall panels were cut and removed from the DakotaDome.

DakotaDome Renovation

CSDA Member Scores Big with Sports Stadium Upgrades

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he University of South Dakota’s Athletics Department recently made renovations to its flagship building, the DakotaDome, as part of a wider $66-million new construction project. This renovation work consisted of cutting 8-foot-wide pre-cast concrete pieces from the walls of the dome, the top cuts being 30 feet from the ground, to create 25-foot wide and 24-foot tall openings.

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The university has broken ground on a Sports Performance Enhancement Facility Arena, a Science, Health and Research Lab and an Outdoor Track and Soccer Complex. The three projects are projected to be completed before the start of the 2016-17 academic year. Openings created in the DakotaDome are being used to install structural steel that will support a connection point between the dome and the new facilities. They will also create viewing windows that overlook H. Lauren Lewis Field for members of the university’s sports clubs to watch games from above the south end zone.

CSDA member Northwest Concrete Cutting & Crane Service of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was contracted by Mortenson Construction of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to create the openings using diamond tools. The task involved cutting partial sections of existing concrete wall panels that each measured 24 feet tall, 8 feet wide and 3 inches thick with 13-inch-thick T-stems that had

seven post-tensioned cables. There were five openings specified to be cut and removed by crane. The width of two of the openings spanned two separate panels, another spanned four panels and two openings for walkways each spanned one panel. The cutting contractor was also responsible for flat sawing and removing an 11-foot-wide and 180-footlong section of 10-inch-thick asphalt. This would provide the general contractor with an area to install footings for structural steel as part of the new construction.

The first task for Northwest was the cutting and removal of the asphalt floor section. A 40-horsepower electric flat saw from Diamond Products powered by an 80-kilowatt generator was used to make the cuts, while the contractor’s skid steer was fitted with a scrubber to haul the cut pieces to the disposal point. A spotter walked behind the skid steer at all times to eliminate the possibility of passing students being hit. This task took around 24 hours to complete.

Next, the cutting team carefully planned and set up the work area for the removal of the wall panels. Working on a dome structure with limited access points, the contractor had to be conscious of the existing construction and red iron being installed for the new construction. Operators were left with 4 feet of space from the dome walls on the exterior of the new building, with some cut points positioned 45 feet from the ground. Where the precast panels formed T-stems, the working space was just 2 feet. To perform the job safely and efficiently, a swing stage was used and was mounted to the roof of the dome.

Once the swing stage was set in place, layouts and other preparatory work for cutting was completed. Meanwhile, on the inside of the dome, two men, including a certified crane operator, set up the crane for the safe lowering of the cut pieces. Two concrete cutting operators were positioned on the swing stage and drilled two holes so that rigging could be passed through and secured.

This involved bolting on two swivel hoist rings that were each rated for 15,000 pounds.

All required items of rigging, hoisting and personal protective equipment were provided

by Northwest, including harnesses and hi-visibility vests.

The cutting process for successfully removing the wall panel sections meant splitting each one into three pieces, each

The DakotaDome Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the university was founded in 1862 and is the state’s oldest university. James W. Abbott, J.D. has held the role of university president since 1997. USD has a total enrollment of 9,971 undergraduate and graduate students.

The DakotaDome, a 10,000-seat stadium, serves as the cornerstone of the Coyote Athletic Department. A multi-purpose facility, it is home to five intercollegiate sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, track and field and

swimming and diving. Originally constructed in 1979, the dome received a new $13 million steel roof in 2001. Additional upgrades followed including the installation of a customized Daktronics Sports Marketing video board, concourse and concession improvements, women’s locker room renovation and press box updates. Work continued in 2007 with the renovation of the sports medicine area, replacement of men’s locker room, reconstruction of the equipment room and replacement of the arena floor.

Operators used hand saws to cut through the precast double T panels.

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weighing 5,600 pounds, and cutting through some T-stems. It was specified that the contractor was only allowed 1,500 pounds of weight per square foot for crane pads and a hauling cart. This was to avoid damaging the asphalt under the football field surface.

First, the contractor cut a 2.5-foot-tall section from the top of the panel before proceeding to cut pieces that were each 10.75-foot-tall. Operators on the swing stage used a K2500 hand saw and a K3600 MKT ring saw from Husqvarna Construction Products, with each cut across the panel and T-stem taking approximately one hour.

Once cutting was complete, the piece was

lowered to the interior floor of the dome before being removed from the building by trailer. By dissecting the cut sections into three pieces, the contractor made sure that the weight of the concrete being lowered was under 70% on the crane’s load chart. When all panel sections had been removed, Northwest was required to go back to the openings and cut the T-stems at an angle for roofing contractors to tie into.

The cutting of the wall panels came with some challenges, as the dome was operational and student athletes from the university were attending practice sessions within the building. When a cut section

T-stems were cut to specific angles for use by roofing contractors.

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Cut sections weighing over 5,000 pounds were lowered out by crane.

was secured on the trailer and ready to be transported out of the dome, the team used a combination of warning lights and spotters to avoid potential hazards. Once safely outside, a 12,000-pound all-terrain lift was used to move the cut pieces to the disposal point.

The use of a swing stage was a first for some of the cutting contractor’s operators, but safe practices were adopted to ensure a sturdy work platform. Training was provided on the safe use of the swing stage and the operators were given time to familiarize themselves with correct operation of the equipment. By ratchet-strapping each corner of the stage to an anchor in the wall, it was kept tight to the dome wall and was prevented from moving while cutting. The summer heat and humidity also presented a challenge.

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The openings will be used as part of a wider construction project at the location.

Operators wore harnesses and were positioned from 22 to 45 feet up on the swing stage in July with temperatures of up to 97 degrees. A cooler of water was placed on the stage and refilled whenever possible. A temporary cover was also set up above the cutting area to provide shade.

During the DakotaDome job, Northwest Concrete Cutting & Crane Service operators completed 320 linear feet of hand sawing and ring sawing, flat sawed 870 linear feet of 10 inch asphalt, hammer drilled 40 holes for crane rigging and removed all asphalt and concrete to a dumpster on the opposite end of the dome. The job took four weeks to complete and involved the removal of over 75,000 pounds of concrete. “Being selected for this project came down to a few reasons. Northwest Concrete Cutting & Crane Service has NCCCO certified crane operators, riggers and signal men on staff. We also have a good reputation for doing quality work with good time management. We have shown many customers that we complete work in a clean and safe manner. Our experienced staff provide us with the ability to rise to all challenges placed before us. We take on the tough projects and figure out the best solution,� said Don Lueders, president of Northwest Concrete Cutting & Crane Service.

COMPANY PROFILE Northwest Concrete Cutting was established in 1981. Mr. Lueders purchased the company in 1999. The company recently rejoined CSDA in 2014. The company is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and services the Dakotas and surrounding states.

Northwest Concrete Cutting & Crane Service has 14 trucks, eight operators, two certified crane operators, three certified rigger & signal men and offers concrete cutting services of flat sawing, core drilling, wall sawing, hand sawing, wire sawing, concrete grinding, concrete repair and concrete polishing.

RESOURCES General Contractor: MA Mortenson Construction Sawing and Drilling Contractor: Northwest Concrete Cutting & Crane Service Sioux Falls, South Dakota Phone: 605-334-4700 Email: dlueders@northwestconcretecut.com www.northwestconcretecut.com

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Polished Perspective

Tales From the Dark Side: Horror Stories in Polished Concrete Finishes

By Chris Bennett

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ver the years, I have consulted on quite a few projects with exposed concrete (polished concrete) floor finishes. There have been successes and then there have been complete tragedies—slabs so scary that all parties involved lose sleep and sanity for the remainder of their lives!

Perhaps the only comforting part of these tragic journeys for most, is realizing they are not alone. When sitting around the metaphorical construction campfire, you meet other weary travelers who whisper their grim and fearful battles with concrete.

Two of those travelers, Keith Robinson of Dialog Design, and Jessica Ledger of CSDA member Royale Concrete, have been brave enough to retell their horror stories here.

The slab was overworked.

The joints were cut two weeks too late and, in an effort to speed-up the curing for the construction schedule, the GC used open-flame propane heaters in some (but not all) of the areas. This caused curing and drying times to be different across the surface of the slab as well as carbonation and other aesthetic problems. After not hitting the specified design intent, the GC did the scariest thing of all—asked for more money to fix its mistake!

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PLEASE JOIN US, GENTLE READER, AS WE BRING YOU TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE OF CONCRETE! THESE STORIES OF TERROR ARE TRUE.

This slab was buried in an unmarked grave in the forsaken-facility cemetery, but still tortures the owner to this day.

Keith Robinson had a large government project involving exposed concrete floors.

Keith and his team had prepared for everything they had set out to do, included the concrete supplier and finisher as part of their pre-slab meeting, reviewed design intent and had even taken the time to narrow installers down based on visiting previous successful installations. Just when everyone thought everything was going according to plan, the worst thing possible happened.

The General Contractor (GC) decided to take over design intent. Without clearly communicating what was happening, the GC changed the concrete supplier. The supplier, having not attended the pre-pour meeting, was unaware of the expected outcome and thus changed the mix design.

Sadder still, was the depressing decision for the GC to self-perform the slab installation!

Not having the necessary equipment, the GC rented equipment and hired casual labor.

During my own days in manufacturing, I was consulting on a polishing project in Florida for a wealthy client with very specific design ideas for his commercial office building. The floors were to be bone white with large, jet-black aggregate and then polished to a semi-gloss sheen. Research was conducted for the right amount of aluminum oxide in the mix to create the desired shade of white and a special supplier of dark aggregate was found outside of state lines.

The special aggregate was purchased and then shipped in for the construction of the slab on grade. Everything seemed to be going along well and then the bottom fell out! Too much fly-ash was added to the white mix because the supplier had not read the specification. It turned the concrete a ghoulish grey. The uncertified placement contractor then proceeded to vibrate the

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special aggregate too deep into the slab.

This design intent had indeed died a ghastly, horrible death. Exposed aggregate of any kind was no longer an option and nothing short of cutting out and repouring would ever make this grey slab white. When questioned as to why he had murdered the innocent design intent, the cruel contractor’s only reply was, “I have been doing concrete for 30 years. Nobody is going to tell me how to do my job.”

Sometimes, if you listen at night, you can still hear the spirit of the design intent’s macabre howling, trying to find its way back into the slab.

It was a day just like any other for Jessica Ledger, until the phone rang at Royale Concrete. “Help,” the voice said.

“My brand new slab is delaminating and I don’t know why!” Royale Concrete had been contracted to install a polished concrete floor at this very facility and this news did not sit well with Ledger. Rushing over just after midnight, she discovered that the slab was indeed delaminating. It had only been poured within the last six months and she knew this was not supposed to be happening. As if delamination was not bad enough, the slab was also demon-discolored and cracking!

“The customer ran a chain test across the slab and realized there were several hollow spots in the floor and the delamination was confirmed,” said Ledger. “We were brought in as a contractor that could help fix the problem. We were the second contractor to submit a proposal, but the first properly qualified to effectively solve the issue.”

What did Jessica have that the other concrete contractors did not have?

Experience and training. But how does Jessica let decision-makers know she has these two important items? Certification. The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has a standard and training program for educating professionals on how to measure surface texture grades (STG) for concrete surfaces and it is called CSDA-ST-115. Ledger and her team are not only ST-115 certified, but also have another third-party training and certification from CSDA member Select Concrete Solutions (SCS). This company provides training on slab placement as well as finishing and polishing that specifically address moisture issues.

There can, indeed, be many scary scenarios related to the installation of concrete floor systems. However, proper training and certification combined with the use of defined best practices can help most concrete polishing contractors sleep easy and avoid nightmare projects. I hope you have enjoyed this journey to the dark side of concrete. Sleep well… if you can!

Christopher Bennett is a consultant and project manager with the Tao Group, a collective of industry experts that work with specifiers and contractors to deliver sustainable flooring systems. He is also the chairman of CSDA’s Polishing Committee and Marketing Committee. Bennett previously held the role of Architectural Specialist with Husqvarna Construction Products. He can be reached at 503-5225319, christopher.bennett@taogroup.co or on

INDUSTRY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FROM CSDA As part of its extensive training program, CSDA is pleased to offer training and certification for surface preparation and polishing contractors. A certification class focused on Standard CSDA-ST-115 Measuring Concrete Micro Surface Texture is achieving great traction across the concrete polishing industry. The association has granted over 100 ST-115 Certifications since classes officially began in March 2015.

The next scheduled class takes place at Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply, Novi, Michigan, in April. This five-hour certification class provides instruction on how to correctly measure concrete micro surface texture, discusses the importance of surface preparation and talks about proper tool selection to mitigate damage. Students are issued a certification upon successful completion of the class.

Upcoming Classes: CSDA-ST-115 Certification April 14, 2016 Novi, Michigan For more information about CSDAST-115 and its associated certification course, visit www.csda.org/st115 or call 727-577-5004.

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Safety Counts

Ladder / Scaffolding Safety and Fall Protection

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ccidents involving falls, particularly from ladders and scaffolding, can be some of the most severe in the workplace.

Fortunately, they are also some of the most preventable. Using good judgment, being aware of the work environment and wearing the proper fall protection, when necessary, will help keep operators safe on the job.

The rules and guidelines detailed in this article should be followed when working on ladders, scaffolding or working at heights.

LADDER SAFETY OSHA Reference (Subpart X) 1926.1051 – .1053 Ladders are not frequently used in the sawing and drilling industry. However, this lack of use may be more of a problem than first thought. The fact that operators don’t climb or work from ladders very often may cause as much of a safety concern as if they worked from them every day, as the operators are not used to working with or around ladders. Because of this unfamiliarity, ladders can pose a significant hazard.

Here are a few general rules associated with ladder safety. Many of these rules can be applied to a fixed ladder.

1. The use of ladders with broken or missing rungs or steps, broken or split side rails or other defects, is prohibited.

2. The feet of portable ladders shall be placed on a solid base and the area around the top and bottom of the ladder shall be kept clear.

3. Straight or extension ladders shall be used at a pitch of 4 feet (1.22 meters) vertical to 1 foot (0.3 meter) horizontal.

4. The side rails of ladders used for access to higher levels shall extend at least 36 inches (91.4 centimeters) above the landing or work platform.

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5. Access ladders in use shall be tied off, blocked off or otherwise secured at the top to prevent displacement.

6. Always face the ladder when ascending or descending.

7. Job-made ladders are not allowed to be built by employees and should not be used.

SCAFFOLDING SAFETY Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support people and material in the construction or renovation of buildings and other large structures. This modular system of metal pipes or tubes should provide a safe workplace with safe access suitable for the work being done, but can be a potential hazard for sawing and drilling operators if not used correctly.

To ensure the highest possible level of scaffold safety, operators should be aware of the following guidelines: 1. Fall protection is required when working on scaffolding over 10 feet (3 meters) off the ground.

2. The assembly and dismantling of scaffolding must be overseen by a supervisor and inspected prior to use.

3. Each section of frame scaffolding must be equipped with two cross braces.

4. Each area of the scaffolding must be fully planked.

5. Scaffolding sections stacked over four sections high, or 20 feet (6.1 meters), must be tied off to the building to prevent it from falling over.

6. Mud sills and base plates must be placed under each leg of the scaffolding.

Mud sills must be at least 12 inches by 12 inches (30.5 centimeters by 30.5 centimeters).

7. Damaged scaffolding may not be used.

8. An access ladder or other safe means of entry is required to gain access to the scaffolding.

9. Contractors may not use each other’s scaffolding.

FALL PROTECTION Identifying fall hazards and providing protection for operators is the best way to reduce or eliminate the risk of falls. The U.S. Department of Labor lists falls as one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death, accounting for eight percent of all occupational fatalities from trauma. Any time

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a worker is at a height of 4 feet or more, the worker is at risk and needs to be protected.

The following rules should be adhered to when assessing the risk of falls in the workplace: 1. A floor is considered protected if it is barricaded or protected by a cover that is capable of supporting twice the maximum intended load.

2.Employees may not work without fall protection in areas where an unprotected floor or wall opening exists with a fall hazard of 6 feet (1.83 meters) or greater.

• Wall openings are defined as a wall or window opening with dimensions of 18 inches (45.7 centimeters) by 30 inches (76.2 centimeters) or greater and a fall hazard of 6 feet (1.83 meters).

• Floor openings are openings of 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) by 2 inches or greater offering a fall hazard of 6 feet (1.83 meters).

• Employees may not work without fall protection near any unprotected area where a fall hazard of 6 feet (1.83 meters) or greater exists.

3. Railings are considered fall protection if they are installed as a top and/or mid rail at approximately 42 inches (106.7 centimeters) and 21 inches (53.3 centimeters) respectively. The railing system must be able to support at least 200 pounds applied at any point in any direction. This does not apply to some scaffolds and boom lifts.

Abiding by these rules on the job site and reviewing these rules with new employees will assist in reducing the number of on-the-job accidents. Violation of these safety rules may result in dismissal of an employee and/or the company being investigated by OSHA. Gross misconduct may result in immediate termination of an employee by the company.

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The information in this article has been taken from the CSDA Safety Manual. This 204-page document has been developed to assist concrete cutting contractors in establishing safety and health programs that will benefit both employees and owners. The manual is intended to provide a starting point for developing company-specific safety programs, and is available to all CSDA members via the online store on the CSDA Website. For more information, visit www.csda.

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Helipad Under the Radar Fast, Accurate GPR Imaging on Hospital Landing Platform

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hen the University of Utah Hospital’s Air Medical Transport Services (AirMed) needed to place anchor brackets to secure a railing next to its helipad stairs, it needed help locating several highly tensioned posttensioned cables. Had these cables been struck while drilling holes for the anchor brackets, they would have caused significant damage or injury.

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The technician scanned the helipad with GPR equipment.

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Correctly identifying the position of post-tensioned cables beneath the helipad would avoid accidents while drilling anchor holes.

AirMed operates 24 hours a day from its main base at the University of Utah Hospital and from satellite bases throughout northern Utah and Wyoming. University personnel contracted the Utah/Idaho/Montana office of CSDA member Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc. (GPRS), based in Toledo, Ohio, to inspect the helipad using ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment operated by an experienced technician.

To locate the reinforcement, the GPR imaging contractor used a 1600 megahertz antenna and marked findings directly on the concrete for easy interpretation. GPR emits no radiation and is safe for others to work around the area near the scan location, making it ideal for the work at what was an active and extremely busy helipad site.

Adam Kubicki, the GPRS regional manager for the Utah/ Idaho/Montana office, had a chance to get up close and personal with the AirMed mission when scanning the helipad.

He says, “The helicopter crew came out when I was scanning. They were extremely interested in what I was doing and appreciative of how we were making their facility as safe as possible. After I showed them how the equipment worked, they let me jump in the helicopter’s pilot seat. It was one of the most

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amazing experiences I have ever had on the job and I was proud to play even a small role in helping them with their mission.”

Kubicki’s GPR system included an antenna, a power supply and a control unit with electronics that triggered the pulse of radar energy the antenna sends into the subsurface. The antenna received the electrical pulse produced by the control unit, amplified it and transmitted it into the helipad at a set frequency.

Antenna frequency is one major factor in depth penetration.

The higher the frequency of the antenna, the shallower into the ground it will penetrate, but the finer the resulting resolution.

The GPR equipment sent its pulse of radar energy into the concrete. Subsurface variations, including rebar, post-tensioned cables, pipes (both metallic and non-metallic), wire and voids caused the signal to bounce back. For this particular job, the technician scanned an area of the helipad measuring 10 feet by 2 feet to a depth of 8 inches. It took less than one hour to cover the specified area with the antenna. The technician made a pass every 6 inches, moving the antenna north to south and east to west until the specified area had been covered.

Results from the GPR imaging indicated the presence of several post-tensioned cables within the planned drilling area.

Imaging Insight from CSDA Many CSDA members have embraced technological advancements in the industry and added GPR to expand their sawing and drilling operations into full service companies. Some have even created separate divisions or businesses. In response to this trend, CSDA added an GPR Imaging Contractor membership category in 2013 to represent those who offer GPR as a primary or additional revenue stream. In addition, a CSDA GPR Imaging Committee has been formed with the purpose of promoting the use of imaging technologies, primarily focusing on GPR.

GPR Imaging Committee Chairman Mark DeSchepper (Construction Solutions, Paola, KS)

Vice Chair Bruno Silla (GSSI, Nashua, NH)

Committee Goals • • •

Address industry needs for training and certification related to imaging and GPR service providers Develop industry Specifications and Best Practices for imaging contractors and specifiers Create materials and set a syllabus for a CSDA imaging training class

Upcoming Meetings June 2, 2016 September 8, 2016 December 1, 2016

Minneapolis, Minnesota Boston, Massachusetts Dana Point, California

For more information, call CSDA at 727-577-5004, email mdeschepper@construction-solutions.com or info@csda.org.

Based on the data provided, Kubicki was able to accurately mark the locations of the cables on the helipad with colored spray paint.

The strength and time required for the return of the reflected signals was recorded on a computer integrated into the system before the data was compiled and submitted to the client. The data collected was carefully analyzed to make specific recommendations about embedded/buried obstructions and voids that would have had an effect on the anchor drilling for the new railing. In this case, GPRS was able to identify to the University of Utah Hospital that post-tensioned cables were below the concrete surface within the planned anchor installation area. The markings made by GPRS, Inc. gave the railing installation contractor a visual of what was below the helipad so that the drilling of the anchor installation holes could be completed without incident.

With help from this CSDA member, the University of Utah Hospital was able to safely secure the railing by the helipad. The correct identification of hidden objects and hazards is often critical to the success of many projects were sawing, drilling or other excavation and demolition methods are required. The speed and accuracy with which skilled GPR technicians can scan an area can prove extremely beneficial and cost effective.

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COMPANY PROFILE Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, Inc. (GPRS) was established in 2001 and has been a CSDA member for three years. The company is based in Toledo, Ohio with branch locations in every major city across the U.S. GPRS, Inc. currently has 85 trucks, over 100 technicians and offers the non-destructive testing services of ground penetrating radar and utility scanning.

RESOURCES Customer: University of Utah Hospital Imaging Contractor: GPRS, Inc. Toledo, Ohio Phone: 419-843-9804 Email: matthew.dragon@gp-radar.com Website: www.gp-radar.com METHODS USED: GPR Imaging

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On-the-Job Emergencies

By Erin O’Brien

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very concrete company should have its own safety guidelines and training to ensure the health and safety of its operators and employees on the jobsite. These should include written policies and procedures, safety precautions, training and an emergency plan. Since the risk of injury is high in the construction industry, it is vital that companies train employees to reduce the risk of injury.

However, accidents and emergencies do happen, and often do not occur as a direct result of an incident on the job. Some health emergencies can occur without warning or provocation and require immediate attention.

These types of emergencies are often not covered in company safety guidelines, but should be addressed, as employees equipped with this knowledge may be able to save a co-worker’s life.

Most common medical emergencies may not be caused by an incident on the job, but as the result of a pre-existing, possibly unknown condition. These medical emergencies include, but are not limited to: heart attack (myocardial infarction), stroke, asthma attack, diabetic shock, epileptic seizure and appendicitis. Other medical emergencies that could be triggered by worksite conditions include, but are not limited to: hyperthermia, hypothermia and concussions. The following section will discuss each of these conditions, how to identify them and what proper treatment can be given by other employees.

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HEART ATTACK (MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION)

STROKE (ACUTE CEREBROVASCULAR ATTACK)

Heart attacks are caused by a blockage of the heart’s coronary arteries (vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle itself), causing a depletion of oxygen to the cardiac muscle, eventually resulting in necrosis (permanent tissue damage). Symptoms include intense chest pain, possibly radiating to the jaw, left shoulder and arm, difficulty breathing, profuse sweating, nausea, vomiting, cyanosis (bluish skin color), shallow breathing and a rapid, irregular pulse. Immediate action is required; calling 911, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) should be the first step. Next, continue to monitor the victim. Make sure the victim is in a stable environment and if cardiac arrest (complete stoppage of the heart) occurs, begin CPR if there is a trained person available. If an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available, use it as directed.

A stroke occurs when there is a rapidly developing loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain.

This can be due to ischemia (lack of glucose and oxygen supply) caused by a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain, or hemorrhage. As a result, the affected area of the brain is unable to function, leading to inability to move one or more limbs on one side of the body, inability of the stroke victim to understand or formulate speech or inability to see one side of the visual field. Symptoms will usually have a rapid onset and may also include muscle weakness on one side of the body, altered mental state and balance and ambulation problems. EMS should be called immediately, and the person’s pulse and breathing should be monitored.

ASTHMA ATTACK

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CONCUSSION

An asthma attack can be triggered by environmental conditions, such as allergens or foods, although some asthma attacks are not environmentally triggered. Often, a person with asthma will be aware of his or her condition and carry an inhaler, especially in moderate to severe cases. Symptoms of an asthma attack include dry wheezing, difficulty breathing—especially in exhaling— and chest tightness. In the case of an attack, the person should use their inhaler as soon as possible, and others should assist in keeping the victim calm and encouraging deep, rhythmic breathing. If the victim does not have an inhaler, or the attack cannot be controlled in a few minutes, call EMS.

While appendicitis is most common in men under the age of 25, occasional cases in older individuals do occur. Symptoms include pain in the abdomen, tenderness and muscle rigidity in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, possible nausea and vomiting.

Symptoms will progressively worsen and may also include fever and rapid pulse. The person should be taken to the hospital for further evaluation, or EMS should be called.

Concussions are the result of damage to the brain tissue, due to trauma to the head, such as an object striking the head or a person falling and hitting their head on a hard surface. Symptoms include mental confusion, alteration of mental status, amnesia, slurred speech, incoordination or balance deficiencies and possibly loss of consciousness. These symptoms could last from a few minutes to an extended period of time exceeding several days, depending on the severity of the concussion. If the symptoms are not severe, do not last more than a few minutes and there is no loss of consciousness, the person usually does not need immediate medical attention.

Symptoms lasting longer than 15 minutes or a loss of consciousness require medical attention. If a person loses consciousness or the symptoms do not resolve and begin to worsen, call EMS immediately.

If there is ever any doubt on the treatment of any of these conditions, it is better to be safe and call EMS. Every company should also have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, with details on how to contact emergency services, other important numbers to call and a chain of command—who else needs to be notified of the emergency? It would be beneficial to have at least one person in the company who is trained in CPR/AED and first aid. Having an AED on-site could mean the difference between life and death for a person having a heart attack. Local Red Cross chapters and the American Heart Association offer this type of training.

DIABETIC SHOCK Diabetic shock is caused by insulin levels in the bloodstream that are either too low or too high. Symptoms vary depending on the condition, but can include a rapid or gradual onset, rapid pulse, labored breathing, altered mental state (confusion, stupor, irritability), warm, dry, red skin or cold, clammy and pale skin, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, profuse sweating, fainting and convulsions. Most people will be aware of a diabetic condition and be able to treat themselves before symptoms become too severe. In many cases, a small snack or juice will help stabilize blood sugar levels.

Otherwise, EMS should be called.

EPILEPTIC SEIZURE An epileptic seizure can have no apparent cause and will most often occur without warning. As with diabetes and asthma, most epilepsy patients are aware of their condition. Most seizures will involve involuntary whole-body muscle contractions and loss of consciousness. Some, however, may not involve a loss of muscle control, but complete unresponsiveness for an extended period of time. These seizures can last from less than a minute to several minutes. If a person is experiencing whole-body muscle contractions, remove any objects from the area that they could injure themselves on, DO NOT put anything in their mouth and if they begin to vomit, roll them onto their side and try to keep their airway open. In the case of this type of seizure, EMS should be called.

If the seizure involves unresponsiveness and no muscle convulsions, EMS does not need to be called unless the condition does not improve after about 15 minutes.

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HYPERTHERMIA Hyperthermia is caused by an increase in body temperature and the inability of the body to effectively cool itself. Large body mass, advanced age, poor conditioning level, poor hydration and some medications can predispose a person to hyperthermia. The condition is most common in hot, humid and sunny environments. Symptoms include excessive sweating, rapid and weak pulse, muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting, nausea and vomiting. In advanced cases, the person will become confused, stop sweating, have hot, red, dry skin and dilated pupils. The person should be immediately moved to a cool location and body temperature must be lowered. This can be achieved by cold water immersion or cold, wet towels being placed on the head, neck, under the armpits, behind the knees and in the groin area. EMS should be called immediately. If possible, the person should be in a shaded area with a fan directed towards them. The priority in this situation is always to lower body temperature as soon as possible.

HYPOTHERMIA Hypothermia is caused by a decrease in body temperature. The condition is most common in cold, damp and windy environments or by immersion in cold water.

Symptoms include a slow, weak pulse, dilated pupils, shallow, irregular breathing, shivering, motor impairment and decreased mental focus. In severe cases the person may have developed frostbite (tissue damage in the extremities) and a desire to sleep.

Treatment includes moving the person to a warm environment, removing any wet clothing and wrapping in a dry blanket. If re-warming is done with hot water, rapid changes in temperature should be avoided.

The person should be gradually re-warmed to avoid burning the skin and causing other internal problems. If hypothermia or frostbite is moderate to severe, call EMS.

Erin O’Brien, MS, ATC is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Marketing Director for O’Brien International, the association management company that manages the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association. O’Brien received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Ohio University and her Master of Science degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida. She is also a Certified Level 1 CrossFit Instructor and member of CrossFit9 in St. Petersburg, FL. She is a regular contributor to Concrete Openings magazine. She can be reached at erin@csda.org or 727-577-5002.

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Tech Talk Tech Talk is a regular feature of Concrete Openings magazine, focusing on equipment, maintenance and technical issues of interest to concrete cutting, polishing and imaging contractors. Readers wishing to have a particular subject addressed can call or email CSDA with their suggestions at 727-577-5004 or rhitchen@concreteopenings.com.

GPR: To calibrate, or not to calibrate?

By Jami Harmon

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hen the need for concrete inspection arises, ground penetrating radar (GPR) is an ideal nondestructive technology for the job. GPR systems have continued to gain popularity in concrete imaging since the 1980s. Non-destructive testing methods are greatly preferred for locating buried metal targets or electrical conduits in existing structures. For many decades, X-ray technology was the predominant non-destructive technique used to locate and identify embedded targets. While concrete X-ray technology is still useful in some rare cases, scanning concrete using GPR has somewhat overtaken X-ray technology.

It is now seen as the most efficient process to employ when locating rebar, post-tension cables, conduits or other targets in concrete prior to concrete cutting, coring or any other destructive procedures.

GPR technology allows personnel to work quickly, efficiently and accurately in real-time. Unlike X-ray technology, concrete GPR imaging equipment can locate targets and their depths safely, without the need to vacate the jobsite or handle hazardous materials. Yet, the technology itself still requires a significant amount of education— both with operators and contractor clients.

A primary question that continues to come up in industry presentations, association meetings and on the jobsite is, “do I need to calibrate my RADAR system?”

The term ‘calibrate’ is defined as the correlation of readings of an instrument with those of a standard in order to check the instrument’s accuracy, or to adjust readings to take external factors into account or to allow comparison with other data. Relative to GPR, systems are calibrated to ensure accuracy and precision. For this type of equipment, calibration comes in two forms; distance and depth.

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DISTANCE & POSITION: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DISTANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT A GPR system is comprised of three major components; the control unit, the antenna and the distance measuring instrument (DMI). The DMI, also commonly known as the survey wheel or encoder, is typically some type of optical encoder mechanically coupled to a wheel which rotates as the GPR antenna is moved.

The encoder generates pulses which, when calibrated, has two important functions. The first is that it measures the distance traveled, and therefore allows the Figure 1: Survey wheel calibration screen from a GPR control unit. user to determine the position of targets. The second is that it sends a DEPTH: DRILLING DOWN ON fixed number of pulses per revolution to THE DEPTH SCALE the control unit used to trigger the antenna Equally as important as the accuracy at equal distance intervals (scan spacing). of distance and position, is the precision of As such, when one is speaking of doing a the depth. There are several ways in which ‘calibration’ on the jobsite, they are typically one can determine depth. Each method referring to calibrating the DMI to ensure includes setting up the GPR system with distance and positon accuracy. According accurate depth measurements by identifying to Dan Welch, training manager at CSDA the correct dielectric value of the concrete. member GSSI, “Under optimal conditions, The term dielectric is also directly related to which include a smooth surface, proper as ‘velocity’ or ‘concrete type’ depending calibration and no slippage—a survey on manufacturer terminology. The user must wheel distance error will not exceed more set the appropriate parameters for each job than 2 percent. That is +2 feet over a 100 location and objective. Doing so may require foot distance.” operational training on the equipment prior Depending on the manufacturer, survey to performing the survey. The setting of wheel calibration may be configurable location-specific parameters is critical to the within the system settings. Although, some success of the job. manufacturers require the GPR unit to be Accurate surface identification is the calibrated at the factory. Check with your first step to a correct depth scale. Most GPR equipment manufacturer to determine the systems do not automatically locate the appropriate calibration requirements. surface. The time (and depth) scale starts at

Figures 2 and 3 represent migrated data on two different GPR devices.

an arbitrary time zero, usually above the true surface to ensure the top of the surface is captured in the data. This has to be taken into consideration and corrected. In many systems, this process can be done with a quick adjustment. This is the simplest, but least accurate method of depth calibration.

By selecting a predetermined value (concrete type), a depth scale is established that is accurate within 20 percent.

Sometimes, if the objective is to locate an area in the concrete to safely core drill and opening, a very accurate depth value is not required. However; if the 20 percent error percentage is unacceptable, there are more accurate methods available, such as Ground Truth and Migration.

A known target depth, known as Ground Truth, is the most accurate method to calibrate the depth scale. Any feature identified in the data can be used if its depth is known from an independent source, such as exposed rebar. If the concrete bottom (bottom of slab) is visible in the data, a known concrete thickness can be used if measured at the edge, in a core or known from good documentation. Core drilling is, in most cases, the only way to measure the exact depth to a particular rebar or other structural element.

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A spot calibration can be applied to the entire structure or a section built with the same concrete. It is up to the analyst to decide how representative the spot value is.

If it is not possible to obtain a known target depth, migrating the data by means of hyperbola matching is an alternative for depth measurement calibration.

Migration calculates the signal velocity in the medium from the shape of hyperbolic reflections. By matching an animated hyperbolic shape to the GPR data, the system is able to measure the velocity of the signal and recalculate the depth scale.

Migration is only accurate if you scan perpendicularly across the target, as the shape of the hyperbola will change if the target is not scanned perpendicularly.

Migration is becoming a standard in depth calibration. An added benefit is that this process eliminates hyperbolas by collapsing them into dots representing the actual targets. This can be helpful to make target identification more intuitive. Migration can reduce clutter in the image and make it easier to interpret.

TO CALIBRATE, OR NOT TO CALIBRATE? The accuracy of all measuring devices, including GPR, change over time. This is typically caused by normal wear and tear, damage, etc. However, changes in accuracy can also be caused by factors related to the survey environment, such as concrete surface or age. Depending on these factors, there is no specific schedule related to calibration needs, as frequency may change.

Understanding your GPR system will help identify when and how often you should consider calibrating it. Each equipment manufacturer will outline calibration techniques in their user manuals.

Jami Harmon is the marketing manager for CSDA member Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI) based in Nashua, New Hampshire. She plays an active role in CSDA’s GPR Imaging and Next Generation committees and will participate in panel discussions about GPR imaging and the use of social media during the association’s 2016 Convention & Tech Fair in March.

Harmon can be reached at 603-681-2029 or email harmonj@geophysical.com.

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What to Expect from OSHA in 2016 and Beyond

By Mark A. Lies, II, Patrick D. Joyce and Adam R. Young

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he New Year is here and with that comes yet another year of enhanced OSHA enforcement and new OSHA regulations.

Further, due to the upcoming end of President Obama’s time in office, questions exist as to whether OSHA will continue with its aggressive agenda of enhanced enforcement with increased citations and greater penalties or whether OSHA will respond due to political pressure from the Congress. In either case, this year will bring new levels of uncertainty with the agency that we have not seen since the current Administration took office in 2009. This article will address OSHA’s current and upcoming enforcement initiatives and trends, all of which will affect employers in the coming year.

OSHA’S ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES Though a number of OSHA’s enforcement initiatives may not technically be considered new for 2016, we can expect that OSHA will continue to increasingly issue citations under the General Duty Clause and the multi-employer worksite doctrine. We can also expect OSHA to continue to focus its attention on the training and protection provided to temporary employees, especially under OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) standard, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards and Lockout Tagout (LOTO) regulations. OSHA has also been stepping up its workplace heat illness initiative, sending expansive subpoena requests to dozens of employers engaged in industries where employees typically are potentially exposed to heat, including manufacturing and construction, even if no injuries or illnesses have been reported. As such, it is important that employers remain aware of these issues to try to limit liability in 2016.

INCREASED USE OF THE GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE

INCREASED OSHA PENALTIES The new bipartisan budget, passed by both the House and the Senate and signed by President Obama on November 2, 2015, contains provisions that will raise OSHA penalties for the first time in 25 years.

The budget allows for an initial penalty “catch up adjustment,” which must be in place by August 1, 2016. The maximum initial “catch up adjustment” will be based on the difference between the October 2015 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the October 1990 CPI. The October 2015 CPI was released on November 17, 2015, and came in at 237.838.

Based on the October 1990 CPI of 133.500, the maximum catch up adjustment will be approximately 78.16% and the new maximum penalties could be: Current August 2016 Other than Serious violations Serious violations Willful violations Repeat violations

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After the initial catch up adjustment, OSHA will be required to implement annual cost of living increases, with the adjustment tied to the year over year percentage increase in the CPI. Adjustments must be made by mid-January each subsequent year. OSHA has the option to implement a catch up adjustment less than the maximum if the Agency determines increasing penalties by the maximum amount would (1) have a “negative economic impact” or the social costs of the increase outweigh the benefits and (2) the Office of Management and Budget agrees. However, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David Michaels has long advocated for a substantial increase in penalties so it is difficult to envision the Agency seeking anything other than the maximum increase.

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Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s General Duty Clause, designated as section 5(a)(1), employers are required to protect employees from recognized workplace hazards that are correctible and likely to cause serious harm or death. Where OSHA lacks a specific standard to address a workplace hazard, the Agency has increasingly used the general duty clause as a “gap filler” for enforcement. OSHA thus has used the General Duty Clause to cite employers for a wide range of alleged hazards, including the following items, and to enforce policies the Agency issued through guidance documents rather than formal regulations.

• Ergonomics • Illness due to exposure to heat and cold • Arc flash/arc blast • Combustible dust • Chemicals and other hazardous materials for which there is no existing regulation • Fall protection

This year, we expect that the Agency will use the General Duty Clause to cite employers for repetitive tasks causing ergonomic issues and musculoskeletal disorders. Moreover, in light of the increasing publicity given to the hazard because of tragic incidents involving workplace shootings, OSHA will continue its emphasis on citing employers for workplace violence incidents and violations, particularly in certain industries such as healthcare, certain retail facilities and public transportation such as taxi cabs. Employers should maintain policies and training on these issues to prevent liability and business disruptions from OSHA’s increased use of the General Duty Clause in 2016.

OSHA TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS In a move that could drastically affect day to day operations at a large number of employers, OSHA has signaled in a new permissible exposure limit (PEL) request for information from industry and other stakeholders that it plans to “revoke a small number of obsolete PELs.” Though the rulemaking did not list the PELs OSHA is considering revoking, the revocation of any PELs opens the door for greater use of the General Duty Clause to regulate employee exposure through standards that are not generally industry standards such as NIOSH standards or ACGIH recommended exposure limits. Several commentators believe the PEL walk back is simply OSHA’s attempt to increase employer liability for more citations while avoiding formal rulemaking to establish PELs. Combined with higher fines to be implemented by August, 2016, this could be seen as a new revenue stream for OSHA. NEW SILICA RULE EXPECTED TO BE RELEASED BY JANUARY 2017 Crystalline silica particles are commonly dispersed in the air when workers cut, grind, crush or drill silica-containing materials such as concrete, masonry, tile and rock.

OSHA estimates that 2.2 million American workers are regularly exposed to respirable silica, with 1.85 million of those workers in the construction industry. Other common sources of exposure are building products manufacturing, sandblasting and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of oil and gas wells.

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cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and silicosis, an incurable and sometimes fatal lung disease.

OSHA has outlined a new Silica Rule as a top priority since the beginning of the Obama administration. The Agency sent a draft rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in February 2011, and has pledged to release a final rule by January 2017. (See the notice of proposed rulemaking at https://federalregister.gov/a/2013-20997).

OSHA’s Silica Rule will establish permissible silica exposure limits for all workers at 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, cutting allowable exposures in half in general industry and maritime businesses, and even more in construction. The proposed rule also includes preferred methods for controlling exposure— such as using water saws to reduce airborne silica dust. The rule will also require that employers conduct periodic air monitoring, limit workers’ access to areas where exposures are

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The Business of Business high, enforce effective methods for reducing exposures, provide medical exams for workers who have been exposed to elevated levels of silica and require training for workers about silica-related hazards.

FINAL IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) STANDARDS OSHA adopted new HCS 2012 SDS standards on December 1, 2013. Chemical end users must come into compliance with the new SDSs passed down from up-stream suppliers and manufacturers by June 1, 2016.

Employers should not simply swap in a new SDS for an old MSDS and throw away the old MSDS. Previous MSDSs should be kept on file for the following reasons.

• It should provide proof that an employer was compliant with old HazCom standard.

• The prior MSDSs can be useful evidence in defending against worker’s compensation claims by employees for occupational diseases alleged to have arisen from exposure to hazardous materials during the course of employment and • The prior MSDS can be useful evidence in defending third party toxic tort claims alleged to have been caused by exposure to hazardous materials that the employer may have incorporated into products manufactured and sold by the employer or by products that are resold or distributed by the employer.

The new SDSs also presents an opportunity for employers to update their training, hazard communication and safety procedures for chemicals. The new SDS includes sixteen separate sections, some of which are similar or identical to the existing MSDS sections. There are, however, a number of significant changes and compliance challenges. When OSHA begins enforcement against employers on June 1, 2016, it will focus on whether the employer has reviewed the SDSs to identify any new risks as well as whether it has evaluated its existing compliance programs in light of the sixteen requirements in the new SDSs. The Hazard Communication Standard affects nearly every employer, from chemical manufacturers to retailers to hotels whose employees work with cleaning agents.

Employers need to be aware of their obligations to communicate hazards of chemical substance, and must have a process for updating existing labels, SDS, hazard assessments and training programs to comply

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with HCS 2012. Here are some best practices for employers to follow.

• Employers should review the new SDSs in a timely fashion upon receipt.

• If the employer does not receive the SDSs in a timely fashion, it should promptly communicate in writing with the manufacturer to obtain the SDSs. If the employer does not receive the SDSs by June 1, 2016, OSHA has indicated that it will not cite employers who show “good faith efforts” to obtain the SDSs. • Employers should evaluate the workplace using the SDSs to identify hazardous chemicals and how their employees may be exposed.

• Employers whose employees work with or around hazardous chemicals must ensure that they review the updated SDSs and assess each of the employer’s underlying compliance programs (e.g., emergency action plan, storage of flammable and combustible materials, PPE, respiratory protection, etc.) that may be impacted by the SDSs. • Employers should ensure that employees who work with or around hazardous chemicals are trained to recognize the pictograms and hazard warnings that will be required under the new Hazard Communication Standard. Employers should document this training and develop mechanisms to ensure that employees understand the hazards of working with or around hazardous chemicals.

MIDNIGHT REGULATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS As with any outgoing administration, there is always the potential for “midnight regulations,” often implemented through rulemaking in the waning days of an Administration, particularly after an election.

Though President Obama will not leave office until January 20, 2017, employers should prepare for last minute regulations or potential “executive orders” that may have lasting effects on employers. For example, under the Clinton administration, OSHA issued an ergonomics rule shortly after the 2000 election and Congress was forced to repeal the rule shortly after President Bush took office in January 2001.

The likelihood of midnight regulation under President Obama depends heavily on which party wins the presidency in November 2016. To avoid potential political fallout for

a new administration, OSHA will likely implement any new regulations as early as possible in 2016.

Midnight regulations are not the only potential consequence of an outgoing administration. New last minute interpretations of existing regulations and guidance could also have a significant impact on employers. While the Eighth Circuit’s ruling in Loren Cook Company, discussed above, may lessen the likelihood of drastic reinterpretations of rules, employers should still be on the lookout for changes in interpretation and implementation that may affect how companies do business.

The first seven years of the current Administration have been very challenging for employers under OSHA and other employment laws. 2016 may be the most challenging as the current Administration wants to project its agenda in the waning days of its authority. The President has said that in his last year he intends to “leave it all on the field” as to his agendas which means that employers must continue to be vigilant, keep informed and respond properly.

Mark A. Lies II is an attorneys in the Environmental, Safety and Toxic Tort Group in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Lies is a partner who focuses his practice in the areas of products liability, occupational safety and health, workplace violence, construction litigation and related employment litigation. He can be contacted at mlies@seyfarth.com or 312-460-5877.

Patrick D. Joyce is an attorney in the Environmental, Safety and Toxic Tort Group in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. He is a staff attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of occupational safety and health, environmental litigation, environmental counseling and construction litigation. Joyce can be contacted at 312-460-5964 or pjoyce@seyfarth.com.

Adam Young is an associate in the Labor and Employment and Environmental, Safety and Toxic Tort Groups of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Mr. Young focuses his practice on occupational safety and health, employment counseling and commercial litigation. He can be contacted at ayoung@seyfarth.com or 312-460-5538.

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Diamond Products Introduces First-CutTM Early Entry Saw The CC148XL-EE First-CutTM saw from Diamond Products is part of the True Early Entry SystemTM designed for early entry cutting.

This lightweight, walk-behind saw has a spring loaded skid plate guard that keeps the skid plate down on the green concrete, thus preventing spalling. With a 6-inch blade capacity, the maximum cutting depth is 1.188 inches. The blades turn in an up-cut direction to keep debris out of the cut line. The blade is lowered into the cut with a raise and lower mechanical system with spring loaded release. A unique structural feature is the telescopic handle that adjusts to the operator’s height. This can help the operator when cutting long passes. Additionally, the saw frame is a heavy-duty steel that prevents damage during transport.

This saw also has five wheels under the frame for increased stability and prevents the saw from wobbling during cutting. With a Honda GX160, 4.8-horsepower gas engine, the CC148XL-EE FirstCutTM saw is well suited for the green concrete cutting industry.

For More Information Contact: Jim Palmer Tel: 800-321-5336 Email: jpalmer@diamondproducts.com

Hydraulic Chain Saw from CS Unitec CS Unitec’s CS 566110-3 hydraulic chain saw can plunge cut up to 20 inches deep in concrete in one pass. It is suitable for cutting mechanical openings, irregular shapes and square corners up to 19 inches deep with no overcuts. Its powerful 11-horsepower motor has a no load speed of 5,700 RPM. The saw can be used hand-held or with the optional SpeedHook® guide to make straight cuts through walls and other surfaces. This saw operates on 2,500 PSI / 8 GPM hydraulic oil. Noise level is 88 decibels at 3 feet. This concrete chain saw with an AirFORCE F4™ diamond chain is ideal for cutting reinforced concrete, brick, block, concrete pipe and natural stone. The chains have larger diamond segments and also have 50 percent greater tensile strength for reduced breakage and feature a chain-based water distribution system for better lubrication between bar and chain. CS Unitec offers two AirFORCE F4 chain styles: AirFORCE Premium saw chains cut concrete with heavy steel reinforcement, and AirFORCE Standard is a general-purpose diamond chain for reinforced concrete.

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GSSI Launches Updates to SIR® 4000 GPR Control Unit GSSI announces the release of updates to the SIR® 4000 ground penetrating radar (GPR) control unit. The controller is designed to bridge the legacy of GSSI’s traditional analog antennas with the next-generation of digital offerings, giving it the flexibility to support a wide range of users in numerous applications. The updates bring the StructureScan 2D collection module to the controller, simplifying its use for the concrete construction industry. The StructureScan 2D collection module includes high frequency antenna-specific setups to ensure survey efficiency, and enables the controller to automatically recognize smart antenna setups. Additionally, the update offers users the option of on-the-fly automatic gain to better enhance the data display, while still saving the file in the original raw format for post processing. The updated collection module also includes a horizontal zoom function, allowing users to increase the size of the data setup to 8x to resolve smaller targets, and a “Save Image” shortcut for quick reports. The SIR® 4000 provides a 10.4-inch high definition LED display, user interface, plug-and-play GPS integration and Wi-Fi enabled data transfer functionality. The unit is designed with a number of exclusive features, including a casted aluminum chassis that offers superior temperature stability and an impact resistant design that combined, delivers a full IP 65 rating–able to withstand tough jobsite conditions.

For More Information Contact: Jami Harmon Tel: 603-893-1109 Email: harmonj@geophysical.com

RGC Introduces Dual Tool Hydraulic Power Unit RGC has added a 35-horsepower dual tool power unit to its line of hydraulic power supplies and tools. The HV351212 can run two tools simultaneously from 0-12 GPM at 2,250 PSI. It is powered by a 35-horsepower Vanguard twin engine and is equipped with pressure, hour and volt meters. Wide tires are standard to help with stability and mobility around the jobsite. A heavy-duty heat exchanger is also standard on the HV351212. This power unit is distributed through DITEQ Corporation P/N P00015.

For More Information Contact: Mike Orzechowski Tel: 816-447-6161 Email: Mikeo@diteq.com www.diteq.com

Brokk 160 Demolition Machine Brokk, Inc., features the Brokk 160 demolition machine. The Brokk 160 combines performance and a lightweight design to offer the capabilities and flexibility to handle challenging industries including cement and metal processing, construction and demolition, mining and tunneling and nuclear, as well as other specialty applications.

Designed to meet the needs of customer requests, the Brokk 160 boosts the mid-range offering of the company’s models. Powered by a 25-horsepower electric motor, it is 12 percent more powerful than the Brokk 180 and offers the capacity and stability to carry all the same attachments. The unit features a reach of 15.8 feet with the included SB202 breaker. With a height of just 4.1 feet and width of 2.6 feet, the Brokk 160 is compact and low-profile enough to work in tight, restricted areas, while the emissions-free motor allows usage in confined spaces. Furthermore, the remote control box enables the operator to remain a safe distance away from hazards such as falling debris. Excluding attachments, the Brokk 160 weighs in at 3,527 pounds. Recommended maximum weight of attachments such as breakers, crushers, drills and shears is 595 pounds.

For More Information Contact: Peter Bigwood Tel: 413-537-5572 Email: peter@brokkinc.com

Husqvarna Launches Updated FS 3500 G Flat Saw Husqvarna is pleased to launch an updated version of the FS 3500 G—a self-propelled walk-behind flat saw with a 37-horsepower Kohler gasoline engine. It has a cutting depth capacity of up to 12.375 inches with a 30-inch-diameter diamond blade. The FS 3500 G is well suited for small and medium patch or service jobs cutting in concrete or asphalt. Updated features include a Poly-V blade shaft belt drive system with an automatic tensioner that helps reduce vibrations and increases production by transfering more power to the blade shaft. The FS 3500 G’s tachometer enables the operator to monitor engine RPMs and performance. An hour meter tracks hours for use during rentals and also service intervals and a water safety blade protection feature automatically shuts off the engine if water is lost to prevent the blade overheating or going out of tension. Available blade guard sizes are 18, 26 or 30 inches. The FS 3500 G comes with adjustable handlebars to fit the operator and the project.

For More Information Contact: Cate Stratemeier Tel: 913-928-1442 Email: cate.stratemeier@husqvarnagroup.com

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New Dust Removal System for Hilti Cordless Rotary Hammer

STS Rocket Bits from Dixie Diamond Dixie Diamond Manufacturing has released its line of STS Rocket Bits, core bits designed with a longer speed style tube to increase the maximum hole coring speed. The STS Rocket Bit is designed with a lightweight steel tube that is 2 inches longer than traditional bits.

Its custom-constructed serrated turbo segments provide aggressive coring speed in hard concrete. STS Rocket Bits are available in sizes from 2 to 8 inches in diameter.

For More Information Contact: Sid Kilgore Tel: 770-921-2464 Email: skilgore@dixiediamond.com

New Compact Hydraulic Handsaw from Wolverine Wolverine Equipment continues to expand its line of hydraulic handsaws. The company’s new compact hydraulic handsaws have an alternative hand positioning that some operators find more comfortable. These saws are available in regular up-cut and down-cut models as well as flush-cut combo versions. The compact handsaws come with common features associated with the Wolverine line, including the safe-stop hydraulic valve, a trigger-activated water supply and a high efficiency hydraulic motor. Stainless steel components ensure the saws are durable and meant for long life. The flush-cut combo compact has a removable outer blade guard that allows the saw to be used for standard or flush cutting. Wolverine Equipment’s compact hydraulic handsaws are available in 16-, 20- and 24-inch sizes, with a choice of 8-, 10-, 12- or 15-GPM motors.

For More Information Contact: Bill Darling Tel: 253-867-6209 Email: bill@wolverineequipment.com

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The Hilti Cordless rotary hammer TE 4-A18 has the capacity to drill more holes per battery charge than other cordless tool in its class. Now, the TE 4-A18 is available with a new Dust Removal System (DRS) attachment that provides contractors with the health, safety and productivity gains of virtually dust-free drilling in one cordless system. The ergonomically designed DRS attachment allows for increased dust collection while improving worker comfort and safety. Because this integrated DRS attachment is powered by the rotary hammer’s 18-volt battery, no separate power source is required. By collecting up to 97.8 percent of the dust caused by drilling and no power cords to round up, the DRS helps reduce the amount of cleanup. The TE 4-A18 comes standard with a high-efficiency motor and electropneumatic hammering for higher drilling performance and longer tool life.

For More Information Tel: 800-879-8000 (U.S.), 800-363-4458 (Canada) Web: www.us.hilti.com (U.S.), www.hilti.ca (Canada)

Steve “Skip” Schipper, 1940–2016 CSDA Past President Stephan Schipper, also known as Skip, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on January 28, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was 75 years old. Steve was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 18, 1940 to Peter and Mary (Vanderveen) Schipper. As a child, his family moved to the Los Angeles area where he attended Monrovia Duarte High School (Class of 1958).

Steve Schipper Skip moved to the Phoenix area in 1971 and became owner/ operator of Arizona Concrete Cutting. He was an active Board member of CSDA and served as president in 1976. During his tenure, Steve was responsible for aligning CSDA with World of Concrete and the association remains a cosponsor of the show today. After retiring his business in 1990, he became an aircraft mechanic working on planes in Stellar Airpark and Falcon Field. He was a general aviation pilot and enjoyed flying.

Skip is survived by one daughter, Danielle Bojorquez, of Huntington Beach, California, as well as his life partner, Gloria “Bee” Cahill and her children Lisa Hart, Chris Riedener, Heidi Hall and grandchildren David, Robert, and Tom Hart, Courtney and Mitchell Hall. He is also survived by his siblings, Jay of Phoenix, Jeff, Suzy (Williams) and Robin (Daniels) of California and Patrick of Washington as well as several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Sanders Saws Acquired by K2 Diamond Dick Kirby of K2 Diamond and John Corcoran are pleased to announce the acquisition of Sanders Saws & Blades from Multiquip Inc., effective November 2, 2015. The Sanders Saws business was founded 63 years ago and will continue to be headquartered in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. Combing the experience of Sanders Saws and that of K2 Diamond puts both companies in a strong position to continue producing high quality diamond blade and bit products and application technology for the industry. The ability to service customers with

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immediate nationwide delivery of American engineered and manufactured products is of great value to professional cutters, highway contractors and other end users alike. The product ranges from both companies include tools for sawing, drilling, grooving and grinding concrete, asphalt, masonry, stone and variety of other materials.

For More Information Contact: Joseph Cammerota Sr. Tel: 610-273-3773 Email: sales@sanderssaws.com

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Dr. Fritsch Introduces New Cold Press Dr. Fritsch is pleased to introduce its latest volumetric cold press, the KPV 300. With its 40-ton pressing force, the new press more than doubles the capabilities of its predecessor, the KPV 218. Designs with multi-cavities or high densities can be realized with this new development. Beside the standard radial filling-shoe, the KPV 300 also has an option for a linear fillingshoe. The press can produce items of high precision with short setup times and includes many of the standard features associated with the company’s cold presses. Dr. Fritsch will exhibit the KPV 300 at booth #538 in hall A1 during the Bauma trade show in Munich, Germany, April 11-17.

For More Information Contact: Volker Woern Tel: 49-17 55 74 17 79 Email: volker.woern@dr-fritsch.de

Bosch Introduces Speed CleanTM Bits Bosch Speed CleanTM bits are built around an internal dust channel that is milled to Bosch specifications to deliver reduced dust in a lightweight concrete bit featuring 25 percent greater speed than its predecessors.

The dust extraction bit system can save time, money and produce less dust than traditional drilling methods. Primary users include concrete contractors, adhesive and mechanical anchor installers, civil construction workers and mechanical, electrical and plumbing professionals. The bits are part of a comprehensive system that reduces dust while producing precise, clean holes quickly – reducing drilling time by up to 50 percent. Because the bit does not allow dust into the environment, there are benefits to the operator and people located around the work area. The bits work in conjunction with an attached vacuum system. Solid carbide tips are embedded in a steel head with robust four-cutter geometry, enhancing bit speed and life. In addition, each bit comes with a rubber connector that connects the shaft of the drill bit to the hose. The system is optimized for adhesive anchoring applications. Bosch offers a range of sizes to fit both SDS-plus® and SDSmax® hammers.

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Metchick Named President of LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® LATICRETE SUPERCAP, LLC, manufacturer of the self-leveling LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® System, announced Doug Metchick has been named president of the company. Reporting to LATICRETE President Edward Metcalf, Metchick will work out of LATICRETE World Headquarters in Bethany, Connecticut and is charged with preparing SUPERCAP for rapid and sustained growth. LATICRETE SUPERCAP is a joint venture between LATICRETE and Supercap. Metchick has a 25-year track record building brands and increasing profitability. He comes to LATICRETE SUPERCAP from Morris Yachts, where he served as CEO, overseeing the luxury sailboat builder and yacht services company’s five locations and 100-plus staff. He was responsible for business strategy, marketing, sales, customer service, production, finance, HR, advertising, social media and digital. Metchick graduated from Skidmore College in 1990.

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New Walk-Behind Floor Grinder from CS Unitec CS Unitec’s new 9-inch walk-behind floor grinder with dust extraction removes epoxy, paint and other hard coatings from large surfaces including concrete, screed and natural stone before new paint or coatings are applied. The heavy-duty EBS 235 has a powerful 23.7-mp/110-volt motor and a no-load speed of 1,700 RPM. Applications include preparing living rooms for new carpet and resurfacing cellars, garages and balconies.

The EBS 235’s dust extraction port and brush shield allow for dust-free grinding when attached to an industrial vacuum system. Grind directly to the edge of the work area by removing the side portion of the dust guard, increasing maximum depth and coverage.

The EBS 235 is designed with vibration reduction technology and features a height-adjustable chassis and floor guiding device that adapt to the needs of the operator for precise guiding, comfortable working and optimal grinding results.

Weighing 84 pounds, the grinder includes an additional handle on the motor for easy transport. Interchangeable diamond and PCD inserts are available for a variety of applications.

For More Information Tel: 800-700-5919 Email: info@csunitec.com www.csunitec.com

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Brokk Names New Regional Sales Manager Brokk Inc., has promoted Bob McCabe to the position of New England regional sales manager.

Formerly a field application and training specialist with the company, McCabe’s new role will support customers in New England in addition to his equipment and application training responsibilities throughout the U.S. McCabe joined the demolition industry in 1975 and purchased his first Brokk machine in 1985. He and his wife, Joanne, co-owned their Bob McCabe own demolition business, which operated throughout North America and Canada, and he worked for several demolition companies that owned these machines. McCabe joined Brokk in August 2015 as a field applications/ training specialist. McCabe lives in Mansfield, Massachusetts, with Joanne. They have three sons, Chris, 35, Matthew, 30, and Shawn, 25.

Hilti Introduces Cordless Cut-Off Tool The third generation Hilti Cordless cut-off tool AG 500-A18 has increased performance due to a 5.2 ampere-hour battery and improved electronics, which means more efficiency and power during grinding applications. Featuring a keyless quick-change flange and a brushless motor for up to three times longer life (no commutator to damage and no carbon brushes to change), the AG 500-A18 provides high productivity.

With safety in mind, this cordless cut-off tool is equipped with an electronic brake that stops the disc within one second and Active Torque Control for added operator protection. This 18-volt tool can cut or grind cast iron pipes, steel, strut, threaded rods, sheet metal and stainless steel. It is also great for notching, grinding and finishing steel beams, plates and steel mesh. The new AG 500-A18 is covered for wear and tear for two years.

For More Information Tel: 800-879-8000 (U.S.), 800-363-4458 (Canada) Web: www.us.hilti.com (U.S.), www.hilti.ca (Canada)

For More Information Contact: Peter Bigwood Tel: 413-537-5572 Email: peter@brokkinc.com

Bosch Introduces 36-Volt Rotary Hammer

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The Bosch RH328VC-36 Bulldog™ 36V 1.0625-inch SDS-plus® rotary hammer provides maximum productivity with 2.4 foot pounds of impact energy. The vibration-dampened

handle provides comfort when working all day while the tool’s Active Response Technology, a sensor-based technology, shuts the tool off should the bit get into a bind situation. The RH328VC-36 also offers Electronic Precision Control (EPC), which provides users precise drilling with 70 percent power soft-start. The hammer’s multi-function selector includes three operation modes: rotary hammer, rotation only and hammer only. The Bosch 36V BAT838 4.0 ampere hour battery provides added power to meet stringent jobsite requirements in concrete. The rotary hammer includes a variable-speed trigger with reversing, which means accurate bit starting as well as another option for removing fasteners or bound bits. Vario-Lock™ Positioning allows the user to rotate and lock a chisel into 40 different positions. An LED light is included for drilling in reduced-light environments.

Typical applications include drilling in concrete for setting anchors for the commercial mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades, drilling in concrete for setting forms/ rebar doweling for concrete construction, drilling/ chiseling in brick/masonry materials and through-hole drilling in foundation walls for running small-diameter pipe for electrical/plumbing.

For More Information Contact: Steve Wilcox Tel: 224-232-2417 Email: steve.wilcox@us.bosch.com

STIHL Inc. Announces New Distribution Warehouse The groundbreaking for a new 24-acre STIHL distribution site recently took place in Oxford, Connecticut. Northeast STIHL, a division of STIHL Inc., services customers throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Vermont. This new 120,000-square foot location was selected for its access to Interstate 84 and other main routes for deliveries, allowing for one-day shipping service to most of the 1,000+ dealers in the Northeast region. STIHL Inc. distributes its products across the U.S. through a two-tiered system, selling products through a network of independent distributors and company-owned branches. Distributors and branches, in turn, sell products to authorized STIHL servicing dealers nationwide. Casey McGrath, the current branch manager for Northeast STIHL, will also serve as the branch manager for the new location. The new Northeast STIHL facility will be ready fall 2016.

For More Information Tel: 800-467-8445 www.stihlusa.com

LATICRETE Launches PERMACOLOR® Select ANYCOLORTM Grout Colors LATICRETE, a manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has announced the introduction of PERMACOLOR® Select ANYCOLORTM. This product gives contractors and distributors the ability to comprehensively color-match the industry’s first dispersible pigment grout solution, PERMACOLOR Select. Customers can now go beyond the original 80 PERMACOLOR Select colors and access almost any color.

The product comes in two parts: a color kit and the highly-engineered PERMACOLOR Select base powder. The process of preparing the grout begins with the color kit’s dispersible pigment packets. When added to water, these packets dissolve like laundry or dishwasher packets. When the neutrally-colored PERMACOLOR Select base is added to the pigment-water mix, a color-consistent grout is formed that does not require sealing.

The base powder comes in 12.5- and 25-pounds options. PERMACOLOR Select ANYCOLOR is fast setting and is suitable for joints 0.0625 to 0.5 inches wide on floors or walls. It exceeds ANSI A118.7 and achieves ISO 13007-4 CG2FAW. For More Information Contact: John Lacey Tel: 315-413-4294 Email: jlacey@mower.com

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ACI Announces New Managing Director The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher J. Darnell to Managing Director, Customer & Product Strategy.

Darnell will focus efforts on improving the member and customer experience by aligning Institute products and services with user expectations, market demand and communication Christopher Darnell channels. Darnell received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. He has been working at ACI for nearly 30 years, with experience in member services, certification, process improvement and the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development and Concrete Research Councils. Darnell served as Executive Director of the American Shotcrete Association (through ACI’s subsidiary Creative Association Management) and most recently as ACI’s Director of Website Strategy & Content.

For More Information Contact: Christopher Darnell Tel: 248-848-3174 Email: chris.darnell@concrete.org

Team STIHL Race Plane to Feature on NBC Sports Later this month, the National Championship Air Races will be broadcast on NBC Sports featuring the Team STIHL Once Moment Air Racing Team.

One Moment, a carbon fiber race plane, is a Lancair Super Legacy with a 600+ horsepower twin turbo engine and is piloted by Andrew Findlay, a test cell supervisor and engineer at STIHL Inc. Several of his colleagues serve as the racing plane’s crew. With the power of a custom McCauley Blackworks propeller and innovative crew, the plane can hit speeds of nearly 400mph. Look out for Team STIHL March 27, 3:00 PM EST on NBC Sports.

For More Information www.stihlusa.com/community/team-stihl/stihl-air-racing/

Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) Update Representatives of the CISC met with the Administration’s Office of Management & Budget (OMB) on February 1, 2016 regarding the implementation of OSHA’s Proposed Rule on Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica. The CISC focused on three themes during the meeting: •

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The construction industry presents unique challenges with respect to compliance with any crystalline silica rule. Silica is ubiquitous on construction sites and is, thus, like no other health substance OSHA has regulated for construction. The prevalence of multi-employer worksites also presents significant challenges to construction employers and makes overall compliance with any rule extremely difficult. The proposed rule did not appreciate the unique aspects of construction. With the exception of one table in the rule, OSHA simply took the general industry rule and applied it to construction, which is considered unworkable. Furthermore, the table was not a true safe harbor and was drafted such that no construction employer would avail itself of that limited compliance option.

The rule is technologically infeasible. OSHA has not shown that the proposed PEL of 50 (with an AL of 25) can be met in “most” construction operations “most of the time.” The assumptions that OSHA uses in asserting the PEL is technologically feasible are not the best available evidence and do not reflect real world construction conditions. Finally, NIOSH testified that in order for a construction employer to be assured of compliance with a PEL of 50 – due to the unique and variable conditions on construction worksites – the employer would actually need to control silica exposures to a level at or below the AL. OSHA has not come close to making that showing.

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The rule is economically infeasible. OSHA has made several incorrect assumptions about the make-up of the construction industry, the distribution of controls, and other data inputs that has severely underestimated the costs of the rule. For feasibility purposes, OSHA analyzed the profitability of the construction industry before the recession, which does not reflect the economic reality of today.

OMB was definitely interested in aspects of the rule that the CISC would support and what changes to the rule the CISC would view favorably (and potentially cause it to support the rulemaking). As has been discussed with CISC members, OSHA was told that the coalition had thought long and hard about this, but there were so many issues with the proposed rule that it was difficult to identify any particular change that would make the rule palatable or address the unique aspects of the construction industry.

CSDA is a member of CISC and joined the coalition to provide a unified voice from the construction industry on OSHA’s Proposed Rule on Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica. CISC is comprised of 25 trade associations representing virtually every aspect of the construction industry. A copy of the proposed rule can be viewed via www.osha.gov/silica.

For More Information Contact: Bradford Hammock Tel: 703-483-8300 Email: hammockb@jacksonlewis.com

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HAFNER & SON, INC. Danielsville, Pennsylvania

HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTERS, INC. Wheeling, Illinois

HARD ROCK SAWING & DRILLING SPECIALIST CO. Keshena, Wisconsin

HOLES INCORPORATED Houston, Texas

HOLES OF SAN ANTONIO, INC. San Antonio, Texas

Hanover, Pennsylvania

LIUNA LOCAL 506 TRAINING CENTRE Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

LOMBARDO DIAMOND CORE DRILLING CO. Santa Clara, California

M6 CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING Wichita, Kansas

PENHALL COMPANY/CONCRETE CORING COMPANY OF HAWAII Aiea, Hawaii

QUICK CUTS CONCRETE CUTTING SERVICES, LLC Belvidere, Illinois

ROUGHNECK CONCRETE DRILLING & SAWING Morton Grove, Illinois

SUPER CITY CONCRETE CUTTING Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia

TRUE LINE CORING & CUTTING OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC Chattanooga, Tennessee

TRUE LINE CORING & CUTTING OF KNOXVILLE, LLC Knoxville, Tennessee

TRUE LINE CORING & CUTTING OF NASHVILLE, LLC Nashville, Tennessee

WOLF INDUSTRIAL SERVICES San Francisco, California

COMPANY CERTIFICATION The CSDA Company Certification Program is the first of its kind in the industry. This program has been created for cutting contractors to provide owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials with a valuable pre-qualification tool that acknowledges sound business practices. It is available to all sawing and drilling contractors.

A COMPANY MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO ACHIEVE CERTIFICATION: • Meet the basic safety, and insurance requirements of the industry • Undertake sound operational and financial best practices • Provide evidence it has took part in basic training or certification programs to better its employees and the company as a whole • Successfully pass a written application review

ATLANTIC CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

DI-TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Mount Holly, New Jersey

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

AUSTIN ENTERPRISE

GREENE’S, INC.

Bakersfield, California

Woods Cross, Utah

CENTRAL CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTERS, INC.

Edgar, Wisconsin

Wheeling, Illinois

COBRA CONCRETE CUTTING SERVICES CO. HOLES INCORPORATED Arlington Heights, Illinois

Houston, Texas

CONCRETE RENOVATION, INC.

ONLINE CONCRETE CUTTING SERVICES PTY. LTD

San Antonio, Texas

CUTTING EDGE SERVICES CORP. Batavia, Ohio

DEANDREA CORING & SAWING, INC.

Seven Hills, New South Wales, Australia

WESTCOAST CUTTING & CORING, LTD. Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Henderson, Colorado

ST-115 CERTIFICATION This certification is the first of its kind for measuring concrete surfaces and their surface texture value. The approach is to measure and analyze the surface texture in order to understand how the texture is influenced by the finishing process, and how the surface texture influences its behavior with regards to gloss, friction and sustainability. The certification is based on Standard CSDA-ST-115.

A CERTIFIED OPERATOR: • Has been provided instruction on how to correctly measure concrete micro surface texture • Has knowledge of proper tool selection to mitigate damage • Passed a written test • Was issued a certificate upon completion of the class For more information about this Standard, certification or a list of current ST-115 Certified companies, visit www.csda.org/st115.

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Membership

NE

North American Contractors

NORTHWEST INDIANA CONCRETE CUTTING Schererville, Indiana

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ACCURATE PROFESSIONAL CONCRETE CUTTER LLC Davenport, Florida

O’NEILL TRANSPORTATION & EQUIPMENT LLC

ME

Grand Island, Nebraska

Overseas Contractors ETLAD CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MB E R

BROWARD CONCRETE CUTTING

Polishing Contractor

YAMMINE CONTRACTING COMPANY

DOUGLAS H. WALKER

REFINE CONCRETE SERVICES, LLC

Affiliates

Oakland Park

Mount Holly, New Jersey

EASTERN CUTTING CORP. Bronx, New York

HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTING Raleigh, North Carolina

Doha, Qatar

The Woodlands, Texas

GPR Imaging Contractor

Lebanon, Ohio

TAO GROUP

AMERICAN GPR SERVICES LLC

HOOSIER CONCRETE CUTTING & BREAKING

THE PRISM DIAMOND GROUP, LLC

Pendleton, Indiana

Avondale, Arizona

Warsaw, Indiana

S

J.P. SERVICES OF SARASOTA Sarasota, Florida

MEMBER

BENEFITS SAFETY RESOURCES

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NETWORKING

AND TOOLBOX SAFETY TIPS (TSTS) • 230-page CSDA Safety Manual • Safety Handbook in English/Spanish • Safety Videos for concrete cutters • Over 100 Toolbox Safety Tips (TSTs)

AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION AND QUARTERLY MEETINGS The number one benefit for members has always been the opportunity to network with cutting professionals at the annual convention and quarterly meetings.

This networking provides opportunities to forge new relationships and learn from other experienced professionals.

NEXT GEN

CSDA NEXT GENERATION GROUP The group aims to continue the growth of the association while serving the needs and wants of the younger generation, with the goal of continuing to set a standard of excellence.

24/7

TESTIMONIAL Like many operators in the industry, I was largely self-taught but wanted to figure out if I was doing everything right. It was 10 years ago that I met some CSDA members at World of Concrete and I started to look on CSDA’s website for training and member resources. I joined the association soon after and returned to World of Concrete in 2010 to take part in the association’s first training class at the show – a Wall Sawing 101 class.

Since then, my son, Ben, and I have completed more training classes and are Jack Doherty Jack Doherty Contracting, LLC both now CSDA Certified Woburn, Massachusetts Operators for slab sawing, jack@jackdohertycontracting.com core drilling and wall sawing. Aside from the training, I have found CSDA to be a wonderful organization for networking and learning from other members. Any time I have called someone for advice or recommendations, my fellow members can’t do enough to help. That is truly a great benefit.

THE CSDA WEBSITE AT WWW.CSDA.ORG CONTAINS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE 24/7 IN THE “MEMBERS” SECTION. IN ADDITION, CSDA’S FACEBOOK PAGE AND DISCUSSION FORUM GROUP PAGE ALSO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH A CHANCE TO DISCUSS TECHNICAL ISSUES, SELL EQUIPMENT, HIRE EMPLOYEES OR ANY OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS.

TRAINING OVER 4,000 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS HAVE GRADUATED FROM MORE THAN 20 CLASSROOM, HANDS-ON AND ONLINE CSDA TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON CUTTING DISCIPLINES, ESTIMATING, POLISHING AND SAFETY. ONLINE TRAINING AT WWW.CSDATRAINING.COM OFFERS A COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO THOSE NOT ABLE TO AFFORD THE TIME OR THE MONEY TO SEND OPERATORS TO CLASSES.

DUESSCHEDULE REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CSDA.ORG GROSS SALES

NORTH AMERICAN CONTRACTOR

POLISHING CONTRACTOR

GPR IMAGING MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR OVERSEAS CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR

$0 – 1M

$595

$750

$1,275

$925

$1 – 2M

$965

$1,580

$1,180

$2,335

$1,750

$2 – 3M

$1,475

$750

$400

$3 – 5M

$1,985

$1,250

$3,750

$2,825

$5 – 10M

$2,500

$5,070

$2,825

> $10M

$3,150

$6,295

$2,825

AFFILIATE

$735

For more information about CSDA membership, visit www.csda.org, call 727-577-5004 or email info@csda.org.

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Calendar 2016

SEPTEMBER 6-7

APRIL 11-17

World of Concrete Europe Palais des Congres Paris, France Tel: 33-176 771 154 www.worldofconcreteeurope.com

Bauma 2016 Munich Trade Fair Centre Munich, Germany Email: info@bauma.de www.bauma.de

APRIL 14 CSDA-ST-115 Certification Class Ace Cutting Equipment & Supply, Inc. Novi, MI Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

APRIL 16-17 IACDS Annual Meeting Munich, Germany Email: info@iacds.org www.iacds.org

MAY 19-21 Concrete Show India Bombay Convention Centre Goregaon, Mumbai Tel: 91-22 61727000 Email: matt.wilson@ubm.com www.concreteshowindia.com

MAY 20-22 Concrete Show Mexico Centro Banamex Mexico City, Mexico Tel: 52-55 4122 2900 Email: maurilio.zertuche@ubm.com www.concreteshowmexico.com

SEPTEMBER 8-9 CSDA Fall Meetings Sheraton Boston Hotel Boston, MA Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

SEPTEMBER 14–16 Concrete Show South East Asia Jakarta International Expo Jakarta, Indonesia Tel: 62-21 2930 5959 Email: niekke.budiman@ubm.com www.concreteshoweasia.com

SEPTEMBER 15-18 ASCC Annual Conference Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington Minneapolis, MN Tel: 314-962-0210 Email: mforsythe@ascconline.org www.ascconline.org

SEPTEMBER 25-29 Concrete Décor Show 2016 Town & Country Resort and Convention Center San Diego, CA Tel: 877-935-8906 Email: sheri@protradepubinc.com www.concretedecorshow.com

CSDA Summer Meetings Minneapolis, MN

Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

OCTOBER 7-8 CSDA Wire Sawing 101 Training Diamond Products Elyria, OH Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1 CSDA Slab Sawing & Core Drilling 201 Certification St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

NOVEMBER 2-3 CSDA Wall Sawing 201 Certification St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

NOVEMBER 4-5 CSDA Wire Sawing 201 Certification St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

DECEMBER 1-2 CSDA Winter Meetings Laguna Cliffs Marriott Dana Point, CA Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

2017 JANUARY 16-20

JUNE 2-3

OCTOBER 3-4

CSDA Summer Meetings The Westin Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

CSDA Slab Sawing & Core Drilling 101 Training Diamond Products Elyria, OH Tel: 727-577-5004 Email: info@csda.org www.csda.org

AUGUST 24-26

OCTOBER 5-6

Concrete Show South America Sao Paulo Expo Sao Paulo, Brazil Tel: 55-11 4878 5990 Email: contato@concreteshow.com.br www.concreteshow.com.br

CSDA Wall Sawing 101 Training Diamond Products Elyria, OH Tel: 727-577-5004

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World of Concrete Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Tel: 972-536-6423 www.worldofconcrete.com

MARCH 7-11 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Tel: 800-867-6060 Email: swisniewski@AEM.org www.conexpoconagg.com

Advertising and Readership Circulation 18,000+ minimum, per issue 11,000+ member and prospective member companies made up of contractors, manufacturers, distributors and affiliates

7,000+ general contractors, engineers, architects and government officials who specify cutting, polishing and imaging

Who Reads the Magazine?

Concrete Openings reaches cutting, polishing and imaging contractors as well as specifiers of these services, including engineers, architects, general contractors and governmental agencies. Why waste your message on unnecessary circulation?

Advertising in Concrete Openings guarantees a targeted audience of industry professionals.

READERSHIP BY PROFESSION

Target the Specialized Industry of Concrete Cutting, Polishing and Imaging Advertising in Concrete Openings magazine is the only way to reach the specialty market of cutting, polishing and imaging contractors who work with concrete, asphalt or masonry because it is specifically targeted to this segment of the industry.

How Do You Reach 18,000+ Concrete industry Professionals?

Each issue of Concrete Openings magazine is sent to more than 11,000 operators, equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the concrete cutting, polishing and imaging industry, and more than 7,000 specifiers of these services around the world.

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Visit www.concreteopenings.com and click “subscribe.”

52%

Readership Per Issue A poll of Concrete Openings subscribers revealed that 66% pass on their copy of the magazine to at least one other person, with almost 25% stating that the magazine is passed on to four or more people each issue.

This translates to an average of four people reading each issue of the magazine for a total readership per year of approximately 60,000.

8% 40%

• Specifiers • Contractors • Manufacturers, Distributors

CSDA Social Media CSDA’s social media pages are packed with all the latest news, updates, photos and videos from the association and Concrete Openings magazine. Look out for exclusive content and become “friends” with others who are looking to network and promote the sawing and drilling industry. Join our growing fan base and stay in touch with the association through your PC, laptop or mobile device. Find direct links to these pages at www.csda.org.

Concrete Openings Website Concrete Openings has its own website.

Advertisers have direct links to their websites placed on our Advertisers page as a complimentary addition to ad placement.

A full page-turning copy of the magazine, including ads, is also available for visitors to read on the website. Visitors to the site can now access our advertisers at the touch of a button. The Concrete Openings website also has banner advertising opportunities available throughout the year.

Visit www.concreteopenings.com for more information.

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Advertisers To receive additional information about products advertised in this issue, contact the vendors below.

ADVERTISER

PAGE

PHONE

EMAIL

49

Apexdia USA, Inc.

770-553-3233

apexdiausa@gmail.com

52

Apollo General Insurance Agency, Inc.

707-996-2912 x17

bobe@apgen.com

9

Brokk, Inc.

877-276-5548

peter@brokkinc.com

45

Concut, Inc.

253-872-3507

suemayer@concutusa.com

31

CS Unitec, Inc.

203-853-9522

info@csunitec.com

63, Inside front cover

Diamond Products

800-321-5336

jpalmer@diamondproducts.com

25, 50, 51

DITEQ Corporation

816-246-5515

jmiller@diteq.com

27

Dixie Diamond Manufacturing

678-296-3751

skilgore@dixiediamond.com

53

Expert Equipment Company

713-797-9886

expertequipment@sbcglobal.net

29

GelMaxx

619-701-7246

info@gelmaxx.net

17

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI)

603-893-1109

harmonj@geophysical.com

Inside Back Cover

Hilti North America

918-872-3079

corrie.brock@hilti.com

32, 33, Outside Back Cover

Husqvarna Construction Products

913-928-1442

cate.stratemeier@husqvarna.com

2

ICS, Blount Inc.

800-321-1240

marketing@icsdiamondtools.com

11

K2 Diamond

310-589-6116

mike.nelson@k2diamond.com

5

Merit Engineering & Equipment Company

928-771-0575

r.ferguson@meritsaws.com

55

Pentruder, distributed by ICS, Blount Inc.

800-321-1240

terry.martin@blount.com

43

Pullman Ermator

855-736-2869

info@ermatorusa.com

Visit the All-New

website www.concreteopenings.com

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Director’s Dialogue

CSDA: The Last and Next 25 PATRICK O’BRIEN Executive Director

I

n late 1991, I had the honor of being appointed executive director of CSDA after a decade with GE Superabrasives.

The other day someone asked me how has CSDA changed over the years? Perhaps this is a good topic to address here for Concrete Openings readers.

CSDA membership stood at about 200 member companies back then and today is nearly 500 companies. More than doubling our membership is pretty good, but what attracted those companies to join CSDA? Membership value is what attracts people to any association.

When I first started with CSDA, the Board wanted to grow membership and said, “Pat you know a lot of people, so why don’t we pay you to bring in new members?” My response was yes, I might be able to convince people to join CSDA. However, if there was no real value in them joining then they might join for one or two years and then leave. What we needed to do was create value so that a company could join and remain a member for some time.

We started creating member programs, with a focus on training and safety, but an executive director could not do it all.

So we instituted a committee structure that today is the envy of the association industry. The dedicated committee members helped to create value for members. Today, CSDA offers safety manuals/handbooks, videos, Toolbox Safety Tips and standards/ specifications/best practices that have reached thousands of members, prospects and specifiers. The number of training graduates from the association’s classroom, hands-on and online courses is near 5,000. While that is quite an accomplishment, committees are working hard to further the acceptance of these programs and materials.

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These benefits required funding and annual membership dues that totaled less than $100,000 in 1991 to nearly $400,000 today have certainly helped. The overall budget has grown ten times to over $1 million. These additional funds have allowed CSDA to accomplish many other programs on behalf of the association.

These include outreach with OSHA through an Alliance program, challenging the Silica Rule, marketing the association and its services to the specifying community as well as international cooperation through the creation of, and participation in, the International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers.

CSDA has turned the annual World of Concrete exhibition into a major outreach effort for the association. CSDA actively promotes this event and in addition to the publicity we receive, the association has collected half a million dollars in cosponsor rebates for these efforts. These funds help to develop even more programs to create value for members.

The association has come a long way, but the future is even brighter. Many of the pioneers that were responsible for getting CSDA launched have, or soon will, retire. The Next Generation group is bringing in new leaders with new ideas as the association grows in different ways than it did for the pioneers that came before them.

CSDA has been a success, but I venture to predict that the future will be even brighter with the younger generation stepping into leadership roles. I thank you for your support of CSDA and know that we will achieve great things going forward.

Did you learn anything, or was this just another story from an elder statesman of the industry?

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