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jim dvoratchek CSDA President

H

ow are you managing the “new normal?” This question came

normal are already available through CSDA. The association has industry-

to mind recently after I read an article in a construction pub-

specific technical, risk management, safety, estimating and operational

lication. After 30 years in this industry, I have experienced the

documentation and training available to all. CSDA has focused on training

challenges faced by companies in both good and tough times, but the

for many years, recognizing the value of training for its members. In

past couple of years have been unlike anything I have faced before.

addition, plans are underway to expand this training into other areas to

Like many of you, I have had to go back to the very core of my busi-

help members with maintenance, administration and marketing.

ness, retrain myself and others in the company, modify the company’s

At a time when you must try to set your business apart from competitors

mission and challenge the established paradigm of what is expected in

and prove to customers that you are the best solution for their specialty

return for our efforts. Being part of an association like CSDA can help

cutting work, you need a resource that can help your business do both. The

any business manage this new normal.

on-line, classroom and hands-on training sessions offered by CSDA, both

One contributor to the article I read commented that, “If you don’t

now and in the near future, are always available. The vast knowledge and

change, you’re out of business.” This article prompted me to ask myself

experience offered by the membership is available at seasonal meetings

several questions. What are these changes? How do I make these changes

and annual conventions with networking, presentations and roundtables.

efficiently? What are my customer’s expectations in this new market place?

All it takes is to participate in CSDA and be willing to engage members

How do I set my company apart from competitors? How do I identify the

in conversation.

core work that will provide the required profitability for the company?

In addition, a new CSDA Company Certification program has been

What new equipment do I invest in and when? These, and many other

launched. This program consists of an independent consultant reviewing

questions, are ones that I and many other contractors must try to answer

your business and certifying your company’s ability to operate in a

and implement.

professional, safe and financially-sound manner. This process is similar to

The good news is that many national forecasters have indicated things

the pre-qualification required by many governmental specifiers and project

have stabilized and, in several sectors, will be improving in 2011. The U.S.

managers. A presentation and workshop on this new program will take

economy has dropped significantly from where it once was, but some

place at the CSDA Convention on Thursday, March 10.

economists say that the country is close to returning to a more healthy

As I begin my term as CSDA President, I look forward to the challenges

position. This is encouraging news, but, depending on your regional or

set. One of my goals is to work with the members of the CSDA Board to

local economy and industry, you may be better or worse off.

provide a viable resource for this industry of cutting professionals. I invite

The resources that I believe are vital to help you find your new

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you to join CSDA at one, or all, of its future functions.

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Cover Photo: The Bay Runway at JFK Airport, New York.

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12 World of Concrete 2011 26 The Business of Business Leaders Make Selling a Priority

28 Tech Talk

Diamond Chain Technology™: Proper Care and Maintenance of Chains, Guidebars and Sprockets

38 Core Health

Too Sick to Work?

40 What is Drillers Mud? 42 Safety Counts

Addressing Distracted Driving

43 OSHA / CSDA Alliance Latest 46 Insurance Corner

Negligent Entrustment

50 Industry Bits 58 Certified Operator Companies 60 Calendar 61 New Members 64 Director’s Dialogue

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The Sky is the Limit for Cutting Contractors

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ohn F. Kennedy Airport is one of the busiest airports in America. Annually, it handles 48 million passengers and is the leading freight gateway to the country in terms of shipment value. The 14,572-foot-long Bay Runway is the most widely-used route in and

out of JFK. When work to resurface the runway began in July 2009, one CSDA member was “flight-ready” to start the project’s concrete and asphalt cutting work several months later.

Concrete cutting the 14,572-foot-long Bay Runway at JFK Airport.

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The new concrete surface is expected to last around 40 years.

The Bay Runway is the longest runway at JFK Airport and is one of only three in the U.S. long enough to land a NASA space shuttle. The runway was last resurfaced in 1993, when it was overlaid with asphalt. The existing surface was now approaching the end of its lifespan, so the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey developed a $348.1 million project to resurface the runway in order to increase the utility and efficiency of the runway and decrease the maintenance costs. In addition, high-speed aircraft exit and entrance taxiways were part of the Port Authority’s delay-reduction program so that planes could take off and land on the runway faster than ever before, decreasing the amount of aircraft queuing. These improvements were estimated to reduce flight delays by 10,500 hours a year.

A concrete surface was deemed to be a suitable replacement for the existing asphalt surface, as a concrete runway would last 10 to 15 years longer than one covered with asphalt.

This choice of surface would also provide the

An aerial view of JFK Airport, with Bay Runway highlighted.

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A total of 264,524 feet of 2-inch-deep joint-widening cuts were made.

The general contractor for the work,

“Our greatest challenge was to keep

been poured, Atlantic arrived on the job

Tutor Perini Corporation of Sylmar, California,

up with a very fast-paced operation and

site and got to work. It took two operators,

began searching for a contractor that could

schedule,” said Rich Cannon, project manager

working staggered shifts and equipped with

take on a scope of work that included green

for Atlantic, referring to the four-month

a 66-horsepower Husqvarna slab saw with a

cutting 141,000 feet of expansion joints to a

period in which the majority of work was to

24-inch-diameter blade, close to 18 weeks to

depth of 7 inches, 265,524 feet of 2-inch-deep

be completed. The runway was to be closed

complete the required 141,000 feet of cutting.

joint widening from 0.5 to 0.625 inches wide,

between March and June of 2010 so the

This equaled 1,119 feet of cutting on each of

installation of 265,524 feet of a 1-inch cold

majority of the resurfacing work could be

the 126 days the general contractor poured

compression neoprene seal and saw cutting

completed. During this period, 10,925 feet

the concrete.

42,714 feet of 0.5-inch-wide by 1-inch-deep

of runway was to be completed. Then, two

The joint widening aspects of the job

asphalt butt joints around the perimeter of

additional phases would be completed to

included power washing and vacuuming

the concrete slabs. Further sealing, together

resurface the remaining 3,647 feet after the

slurry and debris. Vacuuming and sweeping

with 18 to 23 inch-deep concrete slab sawing

runway reopened in November 2010.

was performed on-site using an Elgin GeoVac®

for slab replacement, was also required. In

Atlantic’s first task was to create the

truck. Atlantic collected, contained and

February 2010, Tutor Perini chose CSDA

7-inch-deep expansion joints in the green

disposed of approximately 60,000 gallons

member Atlantic Concrete Cutting of Mount

concrete. Just 12 hours after the first sections

of slurry and waste water over the course of

Holly, New Jersey, to work on the Bay Runway.

of the new concrete runway surface had

the project. Cutting of the 265,524 feet to

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for safety. An installation machine from D.S. Brown and reel trailer were then employed

neoprene into the machine, where it was fed

of the neoprene tucker went a long way in

to place the neoprene. An automatic installer

into compression wheels and lube adhesive

making the job a success. “Our crews went to

compressor, or “tucker,” was purchased

dispensed onto it. The compressed neoprene

great lengths to keep the new tucker clean,

specifically for the job, with a rental unit on

continued to a discharge blade and was then

maintained and operational,” she said. “We

standby, while a dedicated reel trailer was

tucked into the joint.

took care of it, and it took care of us.”

also purchased to lay the neoprene from

The 265,524 feet of sealing on the runway

The saw cutting of the 0.5-inch-wide butt

the 2,000-foot rolls supplied. First, the joints

took 31 days. Nancy L. Walker, president

joints took around five weeks to complete.

were sandblasted by two operators. One

and owner of Atlantic Concrete Cutting,

Atlantic cut 42,714 feet of asphalt to a depth

operator was then responsible for feeding the

believes that proper care and maintenance

of 1 inch around the perimeter of the concrete

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A 1-inch neoprene seal was installed after the joints were cleaned.

The contractor cut 141,000 feet of 7-inch-deep expansion joints.

slabs, which were then sealed. Atlantic’s dry

Skip Dell, Dean Grim, Eddie Mogrovejo and

Cutting appreciated the opportunity to be part

cut vacuum system was used for this portion of

Shawn Wood. The cutting contractor also

of this important rebuilding effort, and wishes

the work. The company also performed some

received regular support from Tutor Perini

to thank both The Port Authority of New York

diamond grinding work at the airport.

during the project, enabling the work to

and New Jersey and Tutor Perini Construction

progress smoothly through to completion.

for the work.

Safety issues at such a high-profile job location were thoroughly covered. Atlantic

Cannon was pleased with his team’s

Concrete Cutting conducted daily job briefings

success, “Not only did we keep up, but we

at its onsite trailer prior to the start of work.

actually were able to stay ahead of schedule.

All necessary items of personal protective

I’m extremely proud of the crew. They got

equipment were used, where applicable. The

the job done.”

cutting contractor has the advantage of having

On November 12, 2010, Atlantic completed

several CSDA Certified Operators on its staff,

all of the scheduled cutting work on the Bay

so this level of skill and experience proved to

Runway. Construction for the project took

be helpful when working at an airport like JFK.

approximately two years and used enough

The Port Authority, Federal Aviation

concrete to fill the entire New Meadowlands

Administration (FAA), airlines and contractors

Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New

all worked diligently together to prevent

York Giants NFL football teams, to a height of

delays during the four-month construction

64 feet. The new concrete surface is expected

period. All of the materials for the project

to last 40 years, 27 years longer than the

were pre-ordered and stored at JFK with two

previous surface, and will produce estimated

concrete plants constructed on-site to help

long-term savings of $500 million.

Company Profile

Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc. has been in business since 1991 and is based in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Support operations are located in Totowa, New Jersey and Spring City, Pennsylvania. A CSDA member for 20 years, the company has 22 operators and 31 trucks, and offers services including core drilling, wall sawing, wire sawing, flat sawing, curb sawing, sawing and sealing, highway diamond grinding, sawcut grooving, grinding and polishing, selective demolition and ground penetrating radar.

Resources

General Contractor:

speed up the work. Contractors even built

The Bay Runway project provided 2,500

a road designated solely for construction

jobs, including direct construction work,

vehicles.

asphalt and concrete production, running

Sawing and Drilling Contractor:

To carry out this job, Atlantic Concrete

aeronautical lighting and food services. A

Atlantic Concrete Cutting, Inc.

Cutting used 57-horsepower Mercury slab saws

total of $15 million was obtained through

Mount Holly, New Jersey

from Sanders Saws/Multiquip and a Husqvarna

the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Phone: 609-261-7200

slab saw with 14- and 24-inch-diameter

Act, with the rest funded by the FAA and the

Email: rcannon@atlanticconcretecutting.com

blades. The team from Atlantic consisted of

Port Authority. Everyone at Atlantic Concrete

Website: www.atlanticconcretecutting.com

superintendent Tom Mihutz and operators Brandon Bird, Eric Bottali, Rob Chamberlain,

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World of Concrete 2011 New Products, New Approaches, New Optimism

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ow in its 37th year, the World of Concrete (WOC) trade

The 3rd place award was won by CSDA member D-Drill Master

show and exhibition was held in Las Vegas during January

Drillers Ltd. of the United Kingdom for the contractor’s care and

2011. This year’s trade show and seminars brought close

precision in removing a 100-year-old tile mural with a wire saw during

to 49,000 industry professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center

a hospital renovation. A custom-made 110-volt wire saw was engineered

between January 17th and 21st and featured over 1,200 indoor and

to complete the job that had strict noise and vibration tolerances. “It’s

outdoor exhibits in more than a half-million square feet of show space.

fantastic to be recognized,” said Julie White, owner of D-Drill. “We’re

These numbers included a healthy representation from the Concrete

honored to have been awarded for what was a relatively small but

Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA).

intricate job. The most fulfilling aspect is that the job was completed by

Aside from the 39 exhibit booths occupied by the association and its manufacturer, distributor and affiliate members, CSDA also conducted a Wall Sawing and Drilling 101 class where students worked with the association’s instructors to increase their knowledge of these disciplines.

In addition, a host of contractor members were at WOC to attend CSDA Board and Next Generation meetings. For those readers of Concrete Openings who could not make the show, here are some of the highlights.

Diamond Award Ceremony The International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers (IACDS) announced the winners of the Diamond Award, an international competition for excellence and innovation in the field of concrete cutting. The winners were presented with their awards at a press conference at the Convention Center on the opening day of WOC 2011 in front of representatives from several IACDS member associations and members of the industry press. Following opening comments from current IACDS President Peter White of the British Drilling and Sawing Association, the awards were introduced and presented by CSDA Executive Director and IACDS Past President Patrick O’Brien.

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Diamond Award winners (from left to right): Julie White of D-Drill, IACDS President Peter White, Rodolfo Spessato representing Tondin srl and Victorria Garcia de la torre Acosta of Thayer sl.

operators who have progressed through the company’s apprenticeship scheme,” she added.

Taking 2nd place was Thayr sl of Spain, for its work on a wharf expansion project at the Port of Huelva in the Southeast region of the country. The cutting work was performed underwater using diamond wire sawing techniques to cut and remove 26 reinforced concrete pilings that were 4 feet in diameter. “It was difficult to determine the underwater cutting depth—a real challenge—so we are very satisfied with winning our first Diamond Award,” said Victorria Garcia de la torre Acosta of Thayr sl, who was present with Fabian Alcudia Aranda to receive the 2nd place award.

The 1st place award was presented to another CSDA member and 2nd place winner from the 2009 competition, Tondin srl, of Italy. The company performed outstanding work in the tunnels of a rail system

Wall Sawing and Drilling 101 class at WOC.

that connects Bologna to Florence. The project involved large quantities of concrete cutting over a two-year period to increase safety in the

produced by the Alliance program were available at the booth, both

tunnel system. The cutting contractor used a great deal of innovation

in English and Spanish, while representatives from both organizations

to perform some of the work, using mechanical arms mounted to the

were on hand to inform and endorse safety and health regulations and

front of an excavation vehicle with wall saw and chain saw attachments

documentation.

to cut the tunnel walls. While Tiziano Tondin could not make the trip

Training is a key element to the success of any business in the concrete

to Las Vegas, he was represented by Rodolfo Spessato who received

cutting industry. Following the positive results from training provided

the award on his behalf. “Mr. Tondin did not know he had won 1st

at the 2010 WOC, CSDA held a Wall Sawing and Drilling 101 class at this

place, so I am sure he will be very pleased when I contact him,” said

year’s show. Registered students took part in this four-day class, which

Spessato. “It was a very tough project for the company that took a long

consisted of classroom sessions and hands-on training at the exhibit

time and a great deal of innovation to complete.”

booths of several manufacturer members. This gave the students the

The Diamond Award competition allows concrete sawing and

opportunity to increase their knowledge and skill by learning from

drilling industry professionals to present their most complex and

experts in the field. In addition, class sessions were structured so that

innovative projects. Entries were judged on the degree of difficulty,

there was adequate time for students to explore the show. Training

planning, complexity, innovation and the quality of the work produced

continues to be a focus for WOC organizers, and it is hoped that the

to ensure project success. Following a detailed review of each entry, the

CSDA classes can be developed and expanded in the future to be one of

judging panel representing members of various country-wide sawing

the main certification classes available at this event.

and drilling associations, chose the winning projects. The winners were

In addition to the exhibit booth and training class, CSDA held a Board

notified and awarded complimentary flights by IACDS to Las Vegas

meeting and a Next Generation meeting at WOC. Both meetings were

and complimentary accommodations by Hanley Wood, the sponsor of

open to all and well-attended. The association’s accomplishments for

World of Concrete. More details on the winning entries can be found

2010 were discussed at the Board meeting while the Next Generation

by visiting www.iacds.org and clicking on the Diamond Award banner.

group discussed its plans for the year ahead, and beyond. The group held

IACDS is an international trade association of sawing and drilling

its first meeting at the 2010 show and the number of group members is

associations from the concrete construction and renovation industry.

growing. “It is great to have such an interest in the group, and WOC is

The organization was formed in 1995 and is composed of associations

an ideal venue to bring new and existing members together,” said Erin

from Australia, Austria, Germany, Japan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

O’Brien, Next Generation representative. “We have some events planned

the U.K. and the U.S. The Diamond Award began in 2000 in Germany

for the CSDA Convention and Tech Fair in March and an exciting project

and award ceremonies are rotated around the globe in conjunction

in the works for the association’s 40th anniversary in 2012,” she added.

with major exhibitions. The next Diamond Award ceremony is scheduled

The goal of the group is to increase association participation by younger

to take place in 2013 during the bauma exhibition in Munich, Germany.

industry professionals.

CSDA Events As a WOC cosponsor, CSDA had a number of planned events and activities for the 2011 show, from exhibits and contests to meetings and training. CSDA moved to a bigger booth in the Central Hall and, for the

For more information about CSDA training classes or the Next Generation group, visit www.csda.org, call 727-577-5004 or email info@csda.org.

New Products

fifth straight year, shared its booth space with the Occupational Safety

Of course, the main draw for attendees of any World of Concrete

and Health Administration (OSHA). As part of its Alliance program,

show is the new products and services on display. Industry professionals

CSDA and OSHA continue to raise awareness of work-related hazards

are continually looking for new technologies and innovations that

and encourage companies to implement tight safety procedures when

will help their businesses succeed. Over the past 12 months, some

working in the field or in the shop. Examples of Best Practice documents

manufacturers have focused on developing new tools and equipment

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while others have honed their existing offerings to increase efficiency of both the equipment and the operator.

The number of compact demolition robots on the market continues to increase. Brokk Inc. displayed its all-new Brokk 160 demolition robot at the show. This remote control model can produce over 410 joules of hitting power with a 18.5-kilowatt motor output and has a 14.5-foot reach. Husqvarna Construction Products added to its range of demolition robots with the release of the DXR 140. This is the smallest model produced by the company so far, and has a 14.75- or 20.12-horsepower motor with a reach up to 12 feet, including the breaker. The DXR 140 is also capable of performing an unobstructed 360-degree

The CSDA Next Generation group meeting.

rotation and can be adjusted to 30 inches in width to fit through

Not all CSDA member companies at the show, however, dealt with

standard doorways. New CSDA distributor member Company Wrench

the cutting or breaking of concrete. Several exhibitors were at the trade

was also at the show to help showcase the F16 demolition robot from

show to highlight how their products can assist cutting contractors with

Stanley LaBounty. The F16 weighs in at 3,417 pounds, has a 16.4-foot

their projects, including those that manufacture Ground Penetrating

telescopic boom and includes a proprietary hydraulic circuit that can

Radar (GPR) equipment. Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. exhibited its

operate over 100 hydraulic hand tools.

popular StructureScan Mini, MALA Geoscience displayed the features

Concrete sawing equipment continues to be introduced to help

of its CX11 concrete imaging system, James Instruments showcased

cutting contractors complete jobs quicker, safer and more efficiently. The

the R-Meter Mk III and Sensors & Software gave demonstrations of its

updated CC4100 slab saw from Diamond Products now has a 3-speed

recently launched EKKO_Project software package. There is an increased

gearbox, can achieve over 14 inches of cutting depth with a 36-inch-

need for GRP and concrete scanning and imaging in the industry, and

diameter blade and has a differential lock that provides positive drive

these manufacturers continue to develop their software and equipment

to the rear wheels for increased traction. GDM was at the show to

to obtain accurate results from greater depths.

exhibit its recently-released Handicut 21 hydraulic handsaw, which

Other exhibitors like Gölz and Liebherr Concrete Technology were

weighs 26 pounds and is available in 7 or 15 gallons per minute motor

present to show attendees how their products can process slurry and

displacements. Hilti also had some new concrete sawing products to

wastewater produced by concrete cutting. Gölz manufactures slurry

exhibit for the professional diamond cutter, including the DSH 700 and

filter presses that allow for slurry disposal within EPA regulations.

900 handheld gas saws, but all eyes were on the company’s DS-BG 80

Polypropylene plates are pressed together by an air-actuated hydraulic

track-mounted wall saw and its two new wire saws that will be released

press. Slurry is pumped though the press and the solids are filtered out

later in the year. The all-new 695GC diamond chain saw was shown at

to form a semi-dry cake while the water can be reused or safely disposed

the ICS booth. Complete with a 6.4-horsepower motor, the saw can cut

of. Liebherr’s LRS 606 water reclamation unit collects concrete grit and

up to 16 inches deep and uses the company’s FORCE4

chips from slurry and adjusts the pH level of the remaining water so

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technology.

There was no shortage of new core drills and bits at WOC either.

that it can be reused.

DITEQ showcased its new ARIX dry bits, which range from 1.5 to 6 inches

With all the new products and industry advancements exhibited

in diameter and can cut soft to medium concrete without the use of

at WOC 2011, it is easy to see why many industry professionals remain

water. The company also displayed new handheld RH-1531 and RH-1532

optimistic for the future. Sales representatives from manufacturer

core drills from Shibuya. These drills come equipped with a 3-speed,

and distributor companies were keen to reinforce the message that

15-amp motor, weigh only 15 pounds and have a 4-inch-diameter bit

although attendance could have been higher, the company decision-

capacity when handheld that can increase to 6.5 inches in diameter when

makers continue to attend at a healthy level and sales from the show

mounted. Also in the outdoor exhibit area, Expert Equipment introduced

have been more than encouraging. If new equipment is being bought,

the Vortex 625 core drill from Cardi. This 6-speed drill has a 120-volt,

then work is being done. Training programs and seminars brought in

25-amp motor and can produce 1,100 rpm under load. Pentruder also

good numbers once again, meaning that many companies are preparing

had new Model MDU 30U core drills at the show. These electrical hi-cycle

for busier times in the future by investing in well-trained and educated

models feature brushless motors and can be powered from generators

employees. While new products and new approaches are introduced,

that range from 60 to 400 hertz.

a new optimism runs through the industry.

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Concrete Cutting Reaches its Pinnacle

A

major construction project is taking place in the heart of London’s financial district. Anticipated for completion

in late 2012, The Pinnacle, also known as The

Bishopsgate Tower, will stand as the second-tallest building not only in the United Kingdom but also the entire European Union. In order for the new tower to take shape, however, an existing building had to be demolished on the proposed site. The building had several levels of concrete floor slabs and reinforced piles that required cutting and removal before work on the new construction could begin.

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Octagonal openings were created through five concrete floor slabs.

The 288-meter- (945-foot) tall, 63-story tower was designed by architects at Kohn Pedersen Fox of New York. The Pinnacle was originally proposed to stand at 307 meters (1,007 feet) but had to be scaled back due to concerns from the U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority.

The existing building was demolished to ground level by Keltbray Limited of Esher, England, with three basement levels retained and new piles installed through the basement slabs to support the new structure. Keltbray then needed to form 140 octagonal and 150 circular openings, ranging from 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) to 3.1 meters (10.2 feet) in diameter, through four levels of reinforced concrete floor slabs from the ground floor to the basement raft slab. This would allow for the installation of 2.4-meter- (8-foot) diameter piles. The floor slabs were 600 millimeters (23.6 inches) thick while the raft slab varied in thickness from 3 meters (9.8 feet) to 6 meters (19.7 feet).

In addition, there were several concrete

The renovation of the existing structure will enable construction of The Pinnacle.

floors and walls of the remaining structure that required cutting. Some of these walls

ÂŁ2.25 million ($3.5 million) job as quickly and

decided that a DS-WS 15 wire saw from Hilti

adjoined neighboring properties, so tight

quietly as possible. CSDA member Kilnbridge

would be the best choice to form the openings,

restrictions on noise and vibration were put

Construction Services, Ltd of London, was

as the techniques associated with this type of

in place to protect the structural integrity of

given the nod to perform the cutting work.

saw produced much lower levels of noise and

all buildings and keep the disruption of nearby

Kilnbridge began work by creating the 140

vibration than traditional demolition methods,

occupants to a minimum. In order to adhere

octagonal openings on the three upper basement

plus this sawing technique was faster and created

to these restrictions, Keltbray had to find a

levels. These openings would range in size from

a smoother cut surface than other techniques.

specialist concrete cutting and controlled

1.5 meters (4.9 feet) to 3.1 meters (10.2 feet)

demolition company that could complete this

in diameter. The operators from Kilnbridge

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Track-mounted wall sawing was used to renovate adjoining walls.

Regular readers of Concrete Openings may remember another U.K.-based story from our December 2009 issue about core drilling and sampling at The London Shard site. Located approximately one mile south of The Pinnacle, The Shard will be the tallest building in the country when completed around six months earlier than The Pinnacle. The Shard will stand 310 meters (1,016 feet) tall when finished, however because the building is located on the South Bank of the River Thames it is not technically in the City of London, and therefore not the tallest building in the city.

The Pinnacle gets to claim this accolade.

Stitch drilling created 150 circular openings in the basement raft slab.

The wire saw setup consisted of a series

by a 30-ton crane to the ground level of the

around or through. In addition, the thickness

of eight 50-millimeter- (2-inch) diameter

building. In total, it took seven months to

of this basement slab varied from 3 meters (9.8

holes positioned around the cutting area

complete the required number of openings

feet) to 6 meters (19.7 feet).

to produce the eight cuts through the

to the specified shape.

Operators core drilled holes in a circular

floor

To create the 150 circular openings at the

pattern to create openings 1.4 meters (4.6

slabs, after which the position and angle

site of The Pinnacle, Kilnbridge switched from

feet) to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). The number of

of the pulleys were adjusted to change the

using a wire saw to a stitch cutting technique

holes required to create the openings ranged

direction of the cut and form an octagonal

using 107-millimeter-diameter (4.2-inch) core

from 50 for the smaller openings to 80 for

shape. It took two days to cut free each of

drills with 100-millimeter- (4-inch) diameter

the largest. Kilnbridge completed stitch cuts

the 140 octagonal concrete sections. The

bits. This was because the underside of the

on the circumference of each opening, before

isolated 2-ton sections were then removed

raft slab was inaccessible to run diamond wire

a 3-phase Brokk 330 demolition robot was

600-millimeter-

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(23.6-inch)

thick

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and removed from the remaining levels of the building. By using diamond tools and organizing an aggressive work schedule, Kilnbridge was able to complete the concrete cutting work on time and within the specified budget. The Drilling and Sawing Association has confirmed that this is the U.K.’s largest ever drilling contract.

“Kilnbridge undertook a complex scheme of concrete cutting, drilling and sawing to effectively cut and sever the heavily-reinforced concrete structure to facilitate the most effective and environmentally acceptable demolition process on both the superstructure and substructure phases of the works,” said Andy McClaffertey, project director for Keltbray Limited. “The works were in a city center building that had a lot of logistical challenges, but Kilnbridge persisted and overcame these challenges without fail.”

Demolition robots broke out the concrete from the raft slab.

used to break out the concrete to form

Health and safety played an important

the opening. This part of the work took an

part while working at such a high-profile loca-

additional five hours per opening. The team

tion, and Kilnbridge was well prepared. The

from Kilnbridge spent five months in total

company operates an Integrated Management

creating the 150 circular openings.

System (for health, safety, quality and environ-

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The creation of slurry was closely

ment) accredited to U.K. standards. Kilnbridge

monitored and Kilnbridge took steps to

ensures that its employees have the neces-

make sure that the slurry formed from cutting

sary skills and competence through instruc-

Company Profile

the concrete was controlled and contained

tion, information, training and supervision. All

Kilnbridge Construction Services,

appropriately. While operators used core

operators have passed the U.K. Construction

Ltd has been a member of CSDA for

drills and a wire saw to make the specified

Skills Certification Scheme and hold trade-

10 years. Based in London, England,

openings, settlement tanks were in place to

specific National Vocational Qualifications.

the concrete cutting and controlled

prevent slurry from spilling out from the work

“We recognize that the quality of our service

demolition division of the company has

area and into the building’s drainage system.

is how we will be judged, from our very first

100 employees and 50 trucks. Kilnbridge

Approximately 190,000 liters (50,193 gallons)

interface with our clients, the quality of our

offers services that include core drilling,

of slurry was collected over the course of the

design input and submission, delivery on site,

slab sawing, wall sawing, hand sawing,

cutting work.

through to completion and handover of our

wire sawing and selective demolition.

In addition to the creation of the octagonal and circular openings, track-mounted wall

works,” says Dermot McDermott, managing director of Kilnbridge.

Resources

General Contractor:

saws from Hilti were utilized to perform cuts

To help the new building reach its pinnacle,

to walls adjoined to neighboring buildings.

Kilnbridge used a DS-WS 15 wire saw from Hilti

Keltbray Limited

This cutting work consisted of sawing separa-

to create octagonal openings in floor slabs and

Sawing and Drilling Contractor:

tion walls and took four weeks to complete.

107-millimeter-diameter (4.2-inch) core drills

Kilnbridge Construction Services, Ltd.

The use of diamond tools allowed Kilnbridge

to stitch cut circular openings in the basement

London, England

Construction Services to complete a large

raft slab. In addition, a Brokk 330 was used

Phone: 44-207 511 1888

amount of concrete cutting with speed and

to break concrete from the raft slab and Hilti

Email: patricia.mcenroe@kilnbridge.com

safety while staying within the recommended

track-mounted wall saws cut various concrete

Website: www. kilnbridge.com

levels of noise and vibration. Operators

sections free from adjoining walls.

worked in shifts on a 24-hour, seven-days-a-

In total, 290 openings were created at

week schedule to meet the strict time scale

the job site over a period of one year, which

set by the general contractor.

resulted in around 600 tons of concrete cut

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Purity

The of Concrete Cutting CSDA Member Makes it Crystal Clear

The contractor cut and removed 36 concrete troughs measuring 25 feet long.

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Twelve troughs were removed from each of the three flocculation bays.

n September 2008, a major expansion and upgrade project began at a waste water purification plant in Bakersfield, California. The project involved a large quantity of reinforced concrete cutting in confined work areas with restrictions

on noise and vibration levels. The work included cutting various buildings and structures and core drilling holes up to 52 inches in diameter, so a professional concrete cutter was required to join the project to perform this work.

The Henry C. Garnett Water Purification

cutting and removal of interior concrete

Portions of the work were to be performed

Plant was built to treat 38 million gallons of

structures and catwalks within the confines

through reinforced concrete in confined work

water per day. In 1971, a geographic area

of sediment, flocculation and filter basins, the

areas, so surrounding structures and slabs had

was defined with the aim of providing a

drilling of numerous holes ranging from 24 to

to be protected. Diamond tools offer reduced

supplemental drinking water supply for the

52 inches in diameter and the wall sawing of

noise and vibration compared to traditional

metropolitan area of Bakersfield. The area of

weir openings in all of the plant’s basins.

demolition tools, so it was easier for the con-

land, known as Improvement District No. 4, was

Due to the quantity of the cutting work

tractor to isolate the required concrete sections

chosen as the location for an expansion project

and varied methods necessary to remove

for cutting and removal. Time was also a fac-

in response to the need for improved drinking

the required concrete from areas of limited

tor, with Austin Enterprise having to work with

water quality, reliability and supply. This project

access, the general contractor for the project,

tight schedules for some elements of the work.

would double the drinking water capacity at the

SSC Construction, Inc. of Corona, California,

Dust and debris were to be kept to a minimum

purification plant.

decided to enlist the help of a professional

in all parts of the purification plant. The use of

The project involved upgrades to many of

cutting contractor to complete the work. CSDA

diamond core bits, blades and wire addressed

the plant’s concrete buildings and structures,

member Austin Enterprise of Bakersfield was

both of these issues.

including the controlled demolition and

chosen to perform the cutting and removal

The first task for the operators was to

removal of an existing underground highway

of the specified buildings and structures. “We

remove 36 existing 25-foot-long concrete

crossing bridge, chemical feed control building,

have built a solid reputation for the work we

troughs from three flocculation bays. Each bay

raw water pump station, bulk storage tanks

perform and were pleased that the general

contained 12 troughs. Each trough measured

and associated concrete docks, slabs, footings

contractor selected us for this large job,” said

3 feet wide, 25 feet long, 2 feet deep and

and walls. The project also called for the

Ty Conner, owner of Austin Enterprise.

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A number of other interior concrete structures within the plant were cut and removed.

was attached to an existing concrete wall, so operators had to chip out and expose each end in order to burn through the steel using long-neck torches. The contractor shored each trough before cutting commenced. With the ends of each trough exposed, a 250-ton crane was used to sling each one and remove them.

It took two operators 12 hours to cut each of the 36 troughs free with a WS25 wire saw from Diamond Products.

The removal of the concrete troughs was completed first in order for the cutting contractor to be able to access the main concrete support structures in each bay, as these structures also had to be removed. The main 40-foot-long, 5-foot-wide, 4-foot-high and 16-inch-thick support structures were

items. The plan was to split the structures into

working with one saw, approximately one

difficult to remove using cutting techniques

smaller sections so that they could be removed

week to complete each bay. A total of 12 wire

like wall sawing, so Austin Enterprise utilized a

by crane. Each of the cut sections were shored

saw cuts were required to break each structure

wire saw for the cutting and removal of these

before cutting started. It took one operator,

down into six sections weighing between 2,500 and 7,500 pounds each, and this process was repeated in each of the three bays.

Each structure was “U� shaped and pick points for the cut sections were cored so that the structures could be removed by crane. Dimas and Meco hand-held core drills, together with rotary hammers from Hilti, were also used for the picking and some breaking of the sections. Wire sawing averaged 13 feet per cut, giving a total of 468 linear feet for the cutting of the troughs and support structures.

The contractor determined that there would be distinct time and cost advantages to using the wire saw for this project. It took two days to finish the cutting in each bay with the wire saw, compared with an anticipated six days of cutting per bay using a wall saw. This also minimized the amount of time that the crane was used on the job providing important savings for Austin Enterprise.

The biggest challenge facing this CSDA member at the water purification plant was the limited space for cutting. Austin Enterprise had to make sure that all existing concrete structures and supports underneath the work area were not disturbed or damaged. Preserving the structural integrity

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of surrounding buildings and structures was made easier by the use of diamond wire, as this application provided the required levels of noise and vibration to complete the work quickly, safely and efficiently. The cutting team estimates that the use of the wire saw increased their production by 80 percent, enabling them to remove large pieces of concrete in a short period of time while eliminating the need to construct false walls to protect the existing structures from debris.

In addition to the restricted access at the plant, there was a series of scheduled shutdowns during which the cutting work had to take place. These strict time frames were specified so that the plant could continue to function with as little disruption as possible.

These shutdowns ranged from 10 hours for new tie-ins to 24-hour shutdowns for the sawing of weir wall openings, and even a 90-day shutdown for the sawing of the sediment basins.

The project involved cutting in areas of limited access and overhead working conditions. In instances where the cutting area was without the use of a fire or smoke alarm system for more than four hours, a person was designated to stand as a fire watch. The work area was properly ventilated and the crane rigging was secured to meet federal standards at all times.

In addition to the wire saw and hand-held core drills used on the job, Austin Enterprise employed two Meco 65-horsepower slab saws from Diamond Products and a Longyear wall saw to cut and remove the concrete troughs and main support structures from the three flocculation bays. A GDM hand saw and Partner ring saw were also utilized during the job. In total, the contractor made 500 linear feet of wire saw cuts through 14-inchthick concrete and 300 feet of wall saw cuts to the same thickness. Over 100 core drill holes were made, ranging from 24 to 72 inches in diameter and 14 to 24 inches in depth, and 950 rock drill holes were created for new dowel bars. A flat saw cut through 14-inchthick concrete to remove catwalks, totaling 275 feet of cutting. Altogether, over 24,300 cubic feet of concrete was cut and removed from the plant.

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Austin Enterprise received two more jobs from SSC Construction at the site, performing cutting work on concrete columns in the new parts of the plant and demolition work at the existing site maintenance yard.

The site supervisor for Austin Enterprise, Darold Buskirk, was extremely satisfied with the project, “We finished early, picked up additional work and went the duration of the project—three years—without incident.

So overall the job was a great success,” he said. “At any one time we had 5- to 10-man crews performing diamond cutting, demolition work, or both.”

New portions of the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant were open for use in 2009, while the dismantling and demolition work associated with the existing buildings and structures was due for completion at the end of 2010. The plant now has the capability to provide 72 million gallons of treated water each day to the Bakersfield metropolitan area.

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Company Profile

Austin Enterprise has been a CSDA member since 2005 and has been in business for 19 years. Located in Bakersfield, California, the company has a staff of 45 and has 26 support vehicles. Austin Enterprise offers concrete cutting services of slab sawing, wall sawing, hand sawing, wire sawing, core drilling, grinding and grooving, sawing and sealing and bridge joints.

Resources

General Contractor: SSC Construction, Inc. Sawing and Drilling Contractor: Austin Enterprise Bakersfield, California Phone: 661-589-1001 Email: sales@austin-enterprise.com Website: www. austin-enterprise.com Methods Used: Core Drilling, Wall The cutting work has helped the plant increase production to 72 million gallons of treated water per day.

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The Business of Business

Leaders Make Selling a Priority

By George Hedley

“I have some deep concerns about the future of your company. I have some deep concerns

Selling is Not Easy

about your leadership. I have some deep concerns about the management team you have

For some, selling does not come naturally.

assembled. Your business is not growing for one reason: You and your management team are

Many business owners do not like to spend

not leading by example.”

their time cold-calling on potential customers

T

who do not really want to talk to them. Selling his was the opening to a letter recently sent to a start-up company from an investor. The

is uncomfortable. Selling is not everyone’s gift,

intention was to shake up the company and help identify where its problems truly lie.

so many business owners try to address this in

Often times, business owners and managers tend to blame their bottom line woes on

the same way—by hiring a salesperson. For the

the economy, competition, customers, salespeople or their employees. In reality, results are the

business owner, it is hoped that the appoint-

biggest indicator of leadership.

ment of a dedicated sales person will remove

Leaders Lead by Example

them from the sales process. Unfortunately,

Leaders lead. Leaders make it happen. Leaders get big results. Leaders set the pace. Leaders get

this is often not the case. In some instances,

people to follow. Leaders create excitement. Leaders take accountability. Leaders do what it takes.

the salesperson will ask the business owner

Making a profit and expanding a company is simple. It starts with creating enough revenue

to accompany them on sales calls in order to

to cover job costs, overhead and profit goals for the year. No revenue equals no business and

close deals. This is not the situation the busi-

therefore, no profit. Successful business leaders are almost always the big-time revenue genera-

ness owner wants to be in, but he or she finds

tors who create lots of sales. The fastest way to fix a company’s profit or growth problems is to

it hard to come up with an alternative and

generate more revenue. Here are some quotes to consider from successful leaders:

does not want to be without any salespeople.

“Anyone can manage. Leaders go out and create revenue.”

—Sam Walton (Walmart)

It goes without saying that a business cannot grow without anyone in place to bring in sales.

In the construction business, clients want

“Anyone can write procedure manuals. Leaders go out and sell stock.”

to know the owner and project manage-

—Jeff Bezos (Amazon)

ment team before making a decision to hire.

“Anyone can mind the store. Revenue takes inspiration and excitement.”

Customers want to know who they will be

—Jack Welch (General Electric)

doing business with. They want to build rela-

“Anyone can organize. Leaders cold call and close sales.”

—Lee Iacocca (Chrysler)

“Anyone can tell others to do it. Leaders go out and make it happen themselves.”

—Ross Perot (Electronic Data Systems/Perot Systems)

tionships and develop a sense of trust during the sales and contractor selection process.

It is almost impossible to expect a salesperson to get a construction contract signed without the owner’s help. It is easy to hire a

“Anyone can build great buildings. Leaders get people to sign contracts!”

salesperson, but the hard part is to get them

—George Hedley

to sell and close well without any coaching, direction and hands-on involvement. Owners cannot rely exclusively on salespeople to grow

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the business and bring in sales, as the likelihood is that this won’t happen. Without the owner and management team involved, it is hard to meet the business’ sales goals.

Leaders Commit to Sell As a business owner, the only way to grow a company is to take personal responsibility to get it done. The owner must also be the leader, and must lead by example. To be successful, a business owner must spend time with their customers and make the sales. Owners should ask themselves what is their personal commitment to selling. Is it this week, this month, this quarter or this year?

Leaders generate revenue. A personal sales approach, utilizing face-to-face appointments with the top 20 to 50 prospective customer targets, is what it takes. Every breakfast and lunch is an opportunity to be with one of these prospects. It is possible to arrange at least one or two meetings with potential and current customers from the company’s list every day. Weekly progress reports can be distributed to a company’s management team to show that the business owner is committed to making sales happen.

A business owner should lead by example.

Only by this example of leadership will the rest of a management team get on board as well.

A good way to move a company forward is to make selling everyone’s priority. Get sales commitments from every management team member. If some are not willing to, or simply cannot make it happen, then these people can be replaced with others who can and will sell. Business owners cannot grow a company without 100% commitment from everyone at the top.

Make Selling a Priority In response to the letter sent to the startup company, the CEO got on board and made it happen. He made a personal commitment to make ten sales appointments every week.

He also committed to personally generate

As the leader of the business, the respon-

$15,000,000 in revenue within six months. His

sibility to create growth and profit lies ulti-

leadership inspired those under him to get

mately at the feet of the business owner. It is

on board as well. Each team member com-

their responsibility to lead the company’s man-

mitted to make selling their priority. This also

agement or project team and to set the priori-

improved productivity, customer service and

ties. It is recommended that business owners

profitability. In addition, the company’s sales-

make selling a priority and lead the company

person showed a marked improvement as well.

in this endeavor. A company needs leadership

With the full support of the company leaders,

and employees need someone to follow. The

he was more aggressive, created leads and

challenge for business owners in construction

turned them into sales.

is; where will you lead your company?

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George Hedley is a professional speaker and author. His company, Hardhat Presentations, is based in Newport Beach, California, and specializes in presenting business growth ideas and leadership techniques to the construction industry. Hedley can be reached at gh@hardhatpresentations.com, where companies can also receive a free copy of his book “Everything Contractors Know About Making A Profit,” or by phone at 800-851-8553. For more information, visit www.hardhatpresentations.com.

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Tech Talk Tech Talk is a regular feature of Concrete Openings magazine, focusing on equipment, maintenance and operational issues of interest to concrete cutting 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.

Diamond Chain Technology™: Proper Care and Maintenance of Chains, Guidebars and Sprockets

By Joe Taccogna

C

oncrete chain saws and Diamond Chain Technology™ have been part of the professional concrete sawing and

drilling industry for over 20 years. Whether a concrete cutting contractor has been using this technology for many years or is just getting started, there can be certain aspects of Diamond Chain Technology™ that are often not fully understood. This article will focus

An example of drive link damage.

on the care and maintenance of the primary components of the diamond chain cutting sys-

New Chain Installation and Break-in

the chain will increase nose sprocket and drive

tem, with the aim of clarifying some common

A new chain may be installed in either

sprocket wear, accelerate chain stretch and

views on this subject while providing timely

direction. New chains usually require a few

reminders for operators. Understanding how

minutes of cutting to break in. Avoid cutting

to care for these primary components will help

heavy steel with a chain that has not yet been

maximize the investment made in this technol-

broken in. This is because some chains arrive

ogy and improve the capabilities of cutting

from the factory without diamonds exposed

contractors.

on the segments, and cutting a material like

Diamond Chain Proper Chain Selection It is important for operators to select the correct chain for the job. There may be more than one type of chain available at the shop, so choosing the right one is crucial. Like other cutting systems and technologies, there are different diamond segment “recipes” for cutting different types of material like brick, block or concrete. Each recipe is formulated to specifically cut that particular type of material.

Choosing the right chain with the right segments will not only improve performance, but will save time and money.

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steel will not expose these diamonds. Cutting briefly on a coarse material like concrete will expose the diamonds and produce better cutting performance.

Proper Chain Tension The chain must be tensioned so that one drive link is completely out of the groove and

decrease the power of the cutting system.

Used Chain Re-installation Before re-installing a used chain, operators should inspect the segments and drive links for damage. Just like with other diamond tools, the chain has been used and a direction of cut has been established, so operators should look for the diamond crystal and bond tails on the segment. The chain should be installed so the diamond crystals lead the bond tails during the cutting process. This helps avoid wasting a layer of diamonds when cutting begins again.

the rest of the drive links are, at least par-

Guidebars

tially, inside the groove. The chain should be

Proper Bar Rail Maintenance

loose enough so that an operator can easily

Guidebars are designed to be used on both

pull the chain around the guidebar by hand.

sides. The bar will last longer if the wear on

Horizontal cutting and longer chain lengths

the bar is evened out. This can be likened

require greater chain tensioning, because

to rotating tires on a vehicle. The guidebar

there is a higher chance of the chain coming

should be turned over periodically to maximize

out of the groove during cutting. Excessive

performance. A guidebar is at the end of its

loose chain tension may also allow the chain to

life when both sets of the guidebar rails are

skip over the teeth of the drive sprocket, caus-

worn to a point where the drive links bottom-

ing damage to the drive links. Over-tensioning

out in the groove.

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Sprockets Proper Care and Maintenance of Nose Sprockets The nose sprocket inside the guidebar is cooled and lubricated with water. The guidebar has water channels inside it that delivers water to the chain drive link groove and also into the roller bearings inside the nose sprocket. Dirty water, or water scum, inside portable storage tanks can clog the internal water ports of guidebars and starve these critical components of cooling and lubrication.

To improve the longevity of the nose sprocket: •

Ensure that clean or filtered water is supplied

•

Free run the saw with water flowing for several seconds after cutting to thoroughly flush the nose sprocket with water

•

Before cutting, apply a film of lightweight oil to the entire cutting

A comparison of new and worn sprockets.

system, with particular attention to the • •

nose sprocket

Although new drive sprockets are not direc-

when using a portable water supply

Understand that heavy plunge cutting

tional and may be installed either way, the

from a truck

will shorten nose sprocket life

direction of rotation should be maintained for

Avoid over-tensioning of the chain,

the entire life of the drive sprocket. Reversing

which puts more stress on the bearings

the direction will lead to drive links pinching

inside the sprocket nose

in the groove.

If properly operated and maintained, the nose sprocket should last the life of the guidebar. However, nose sprocket replacement kits

For best results and to improve the longevity of a drive sprocket: •

accelerates drive sprocket grooving

are available to service guidebars in the event a nose sprocket becomes damaged before the

Avoid excessive chain tension. This

•

Ensure sufficient water flow, as inadequate water supply accelerates

guidebar is worn out.

drive sprocket grooving

Proper Care of Drive Sprockets The drive sprocket on a concrete chain

The drive sprocket should be replaced

saw is a critical part of the cutting system,

when the drive link groove has worn 75 per-

because this is where power is introduced to

cent across the sprocket tooth tip for a hydrau-

the chain. Drive sprockets do wear out over

lic sprocket, or when the teeth become sharply

time. Exceeding the normal operating life

pointed on a gas saw sprocket.

of the drive sprocket will lead to chain and

Final Note about Water Supply

sprocket interface slippage. This can cause

Water is necessary to keep the cutting

severe damage to the chain drive links. It is

system working properly and a good water

important for operators to understand how

supply will help to maximize the life of all of

to avoid excessive wear and when it is time

components.

to replace drive sprockets.

Grooving of teeth on the drive sprocket is a normal wearing action that occurs because

Here are a few points of note and some suggestions about water supply: •

of abrasive slurry moving between the chain and the drive sprocket during operation.

Minimum water pressure required is 20 psi

•

Ensure that the pump is supplying adequate water pressure output

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•

Screen or filter any portable water tank exit to ensure a clean water supply

•

Periodically replace the inline hose screen at the hose bib if using a conventional water hose Adequate water pressure is the key to

maximizing guidebar nose sprocket life.

Before cutting concrete using any type of saw, it is imperative that the operator understands how the equipment works and how to get the most out of it. Diamond chains can create a variety of cuts in concrete in an efficient manner while maintaining a good life span.

By following the advice given in this article, operators can make their jobs easier and save their employers money.

Joe Taccogna is the marketing services manager with ICS, Blount Inc., based in Portland, Oregon. Taccogna can be contacted at 503-653-4644 or by email at joet@icsbestway.com. For more information on ICS, Blount, visit www.icsbestway.com.

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The cylindrical concrete pillars stood 12 feet tall and measured 4 feet in diameter.

The

Truman Show

All Eyes on Contractor’s Wire Saw During Pillar Removal

U

sing diamond wire to cut concrete is one of the most challenging applications for sawing and drilling contractors. This innovative technique originated in quarries to extract stone and is ideal for

cutting thick concrete where access is limited. Careful planning and set-up procedures insure the work is completed quickly and safely. When a CSDA member was chosen to cut and remove 20-foot-tall concrete pillars from a lake in Missouri, wire sawing offered a safe and efficient solution.

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CONCRETE

CA S E S

The Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir, also known as Truman Lake, is located between the cities of Clinton and Warsaw in Missouri.

The 56,000-acre lake is the largest manmade lake in the state and is surrounded by more than 100,000 acres of land for outdoor recreation activities such as hunting, hiking and horseback riding. The dam, located at the lake by the Osage River, sits about 1.5 miles northwest of Warsaw, Missouri, and regulates water flow to produce hydroelectric power while providing flood control for the Southwest Power Administration.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed construction of the dam and reservoir in 1979 and still manage the site today. In the early 1960s, a series of concrete pillars was installed close to the water’s edge to run electrical and utility services across part of the lake.

Since the pillars were installed, severe weather and corrosion had caused many of the pillars to tilt. This rendered the pillars structurally unsound so the decision was made to have them removed. The task facing the chosen contractor was to cut and remove the 12 cylindrical reinforced concrete pillars that were each 4 feet in diameter. The pillars stood 20 feet tall from the bottom of the lake, and it was specified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that they be cut as close to the bed of the lake as possible.

Concrete cutting in Truman Lake, Missouri, from floating work platforms.

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A diver assessed the base of the pillars and set up 50-foot-long wire saw runs.

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Each 4-foot-diameter pier took three hours to cut.

Massman Construction Co. of Kansas City,

12 pier structures, so a diver was required to

Missouri, was selected as the general contrac-

enter the water and set up the pulley systems

tor for the planned work. The company then

to the concrete surface. A floating work barge

needed to find a cutting specialist that had

was employed to carry a crane and the sawing

the right equipment and experience to per-

equipment. Pulleys were positioned to run

form the underwater demolition aspects of the

the 50-foot length of 0.375-inch-diameter

project. Massman chose CSDA member Coring

diamond wire from Husqvarna that was used

and Cutting of Springfield, part of The Coring

to make the planned cuts. It was the diver’s

and Cutting Group, to complete the work.

job to run the wire through the pulley system

“We could set up the wire saw close to the

and connect it around the wire saw and pillar.

bottom of the lake to make the cuts. We were

Operators then ran a two to three-minute test

also able to minimize debris in the water and

of the system to check that it worked properly.

make a really clean cut,� said Kenney Robling,

Then divers went back into the water to make

branch manager at the Coring and Cutting of

sure all pulleys remained intact and the wire

Springfield office.

was still running its intended route.

The first task for the cutting contractor

As soon as the setup had been tested,

was to assess the environment in which the

sawing commenced. On average, it took three

cutting would take place. The lake varied in

hours to saw through the 4-foot-diameter

depth from 4 to 9 feet at the locations of the

concrete pillars. Two pillars were cut each day.

CONCRETE

CA S E S

It took the team from Coring and Cutting of Springfield five days to cut through all 12 of the 4-foot-diameter, 21,000-pound pier sections and safely remove them from the lake.

This totaled 252,000 pounds of cut concrete.

The job was completed without any delays, and was on time and within budget. “This was a challenging but great job for the Springfield office to perform,” said Carl Jones, safety director for The Coring and Cutting Group.

“The potential safety risks were reviewed and managed well which made for a highly-successful job,” Jones added.

The

cutting

contractor

credits

the

company’s success in winning the project to a couple of important points, as Robling explains, “The Coring and Cutting of Springfield office has built a solid reputation over the years, and has a large customer base to show for it. In addition, we had the required expertise in wire sawing. Our reputation helped us to win the bid for the job at Truman Lake and our expertise made sure the job was a success.”

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Company Profile

The Coring and Cutting Group has been a CSDA member since the year 2000. The group’s headquarters are in Kansas City, Missouri, and there are an additional

Cut sections weighed an average of 21,000 pounds.

20 branch locations across nine states in the U.S. The Coring and Cutting of

Rigging was set up to attach the cut sections

very important, as the run had to be accurate

Springfield branch has been in business

to the crane for removal before each pier was

from the start of cutting before speed could

for 32 years, has 12 operators and 12

cut free from its base. When the cutting of

be increased.

trucks and offers the services of core

each pier was completed, the crane removed

The use of a diver was a necessity for the

the 21,000-pound cut section from the water.

job, so The Coring and Cutting Group took steps

The sections were held on the platform until

to make sure that the Springfield office had a

being loaded onto a truck for removal from

qualified diver. The chosen diver took several

the work area. Cutting work was completed in

classes and was certified in this discipline before

five shifts by five operators and a diver.

completing the dives in the lake. Operators and

drilling, wall sawing, wire sawing, flat sawing and selective demolition.

Resources

General Contractor: Massman Construction Co.

Underwater wire sawing is not without its

laborers on the floating work barge wore all

Sawing and Drilling Contractor:

challenges. Working in the 60-degree waters

necessary personal protective equipment and

Coring and Cutting of Springfield

of Truman Lake during October 2010 was one

life vests at all times.

Springfield, Missouri

thing, but the windy weather conditions above

To cut the 12 concrete pier structures free

Phone: 417-725-4534

the water and the little-to-no visibility in the

and remove them, operators used a 26-horse-

Email: kenneyrobling@yahoo.com

water made the wire saw set-up difficult as

power CS2512 wire saw from Husqvarna

Website: www.theccg.us

well. Unable to see very far ahead under the

together with a hydraulic power pack from

Methods Used: Wire Sawing

water, the diver relied on his sense of touch to

Diamond Products. A 50-foot length of

run the wire through the pulley system. The

0.375-diameter wire was also supplied by

two to three-minute test runs of the saw were

Husqvarna.

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CORE HEALTH

Too Sick to Work?

By Erin O’Brien

T

he average U.S. employee takes 5.8 sick days per year, a number that probably seems too high to employers but pretty

low to employees. There is a quiet battle between the two parties about the subject of ill time and this raises the question, how sick is “too sick” to work?

Colds and the flu are two of the main reasons for employees missing work, although other related illnesses and conditions can account for missed days. For the most part, a mild cold or minor allergy symptoms do not require complete rest, and the employee does not need to stay home. The important thing

gious period that a person is advised to stay

and trouble breathing—are the result of this

for employees to remember is that if, by going

home to recover to avoid infecting anyone

attack. Typically, allergies do not require the

to work, the employee could make their con-

else. Occasionally, symptoms of a cold can

employee to miss work, unless the symptoms

dition worse, fail to do their job effectively,

include a fever, although it is usually low-

become extremely severe, as they are not con-

or risk infecting coworkers, staying home for

grade (100 degrees F or lower). If the fever

tagious. However, allergies can lead to sinus

a day or two is the best course of action. If an

is above 100 degrees F (high-grade fever),

infections, which may result in missed time

employee is feeling very sick, they are likely

the person should stay home until the fever

from work.

to have a hard time functioning and perform-

subsides. Similar symptoms can apply for the

If allergic symptoms have lasted longer

ing at their normal level. Also, trying to “push

flu, where a high-grade fever is a common

than a few days or are getting worse, a sinus

through” or “tough out” an illness can actu-

symptom. Other flu symptoms include mus-

infection is a likely culprit. In the case of a sinus

ally make a condition worse and prolong the

cle aches, headache, runny nose, sore throat,

infection, it is recommended to see a doctor,

amount of time an employee is sick. Going

cough, weakness and fatigue. Flu symptoms

who may prescribe antibiotics. Symptoms of a

to work while contagious also increases the

tend to be more severe and come on abruptly.

sinus infection include green or yellow nasal

risk of infecting coworkers. If an employee is

Employees should stay home during the worst

discharge, nasal congestion, facial pain or pres-

so sick that a doctor prescribes antibiotics or

days of the flu and can return to work 24 to

sure, fatigue, muscle aches, dizziness, head-

any controlled substance to control pain, the

48 hours after their temperature has returned

ache or aching in the upper jaw and teeth. This

employee should stay home, especially if his

to normal.

sinus pressure and aching is what usually pre-

or her job entails driving or operating heavy

Other illnesses and conditions that may

vents an employee from going to work, as the

warrant time away from work include seasonal

pressure is so intense it can be painful just to

It is important to know the difference

allergies, sinus infections, pinkeye and staph

open their eyes or move their head. The worst

between a cold and the flu, however, and

infections. Seasonal allergies are most com-

of the symptoms can last for two to seven days,

determine when it is preferable to stay home.

mon in the spring, although they can occur

although mild symptoms will likely linger for

The flu is a highly contagious viral infection

during any time of the year. About 25 percent

up to two to three weeks. Sinus infections are

and employees should stay home during the

of the population has some type of allergy,

not contagious, so in this case, the employee

worst of it. A cold, however, is usually less

whether it is to dust, mold, pollen, animal dan-

should use their best judgment in deciding

severe and may not require an employee to

der, insect stings and bites or other airborne

whether or not to go to work.

miss any time at work. Symptoms of a cold

irritants. An allergic reaction happens when

Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, can result from

include a sore throat, headache, sneezing,

a person’s immune system aggressively fights

a viral or bacterial infection, allergies or envi-

congestion and coughing. These symptoms

irritants that enter their system. These irritants

ronmental irritation. Symptoms of pinkeye

usually emerge gradually over a few days.

are perceived by the immune system as dan-

include redness, tearing, itching, burning or

A cold is contagious for the first two days

gerous and the resulting symptoms—sneezing,

swollen eyelids. If the cause of pinkeye is a

after symptoms start. It is during the conta-

red, watery, itchy eyes, congestion, fatigue

viral or bacterial infection, it is highly con-

or dangerous equipment.

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tagious and the employee should stay home until the symptoms subside. Viral pinkeye will

Safety and First Aid Guidelines and Resources

not respond to antibiotics, but the condition will improve on its own in three to five days.

Bacterial pinkeye will respond to antibiotic eye drops and the employee can return to work 24 to 48 hours after starting treatment. Pinkeye caused by allergies or irritation is not contagious and employees can continue to work.

Staph infections are another type of highly-contagious infections. Staph infections usually present as an abscess or something that looks like an infected cut or insect bite. They are easily treated, as long as it is community-acquired (compared to hospitalacquired, which can be much more serious and difficult to treat). Early detection is key,

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as the longer the infection goes untreated, the worse it becomes. Treatment comes in the form of antibiotics and avoiding contact with the infected area. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a more severe form of staph infection that is resistant to typical antibiotic treatment, as well as being highly contagious. In both cases, it is important to see a doctor and make sure the affected area is covered at all times to prevent spreading the infection. Employees whose job includes possible skin-to-skin contact with other employees should use caution to avoid infecting coworkers. Left untreated, staph and MRSA infections can lead to more severe complications.

One of the most important things an employee should consider when deciding whether he or she are too sick to work is the welfare of their coworkers and the effect their illness will have on them. If the employee works in close proximity to several others, or is so sick that he or she is unable to function effectively at work, it is advised that he or she take a day or two to rest at home. Employees should follow the golden rule—treat others as they would like to be treated.

Erin O’Brien, MS, ATC is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Marketing Coordinator 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 a regular contributor to Concrete Openings magazine.

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What is “Drillers Mud?” Oil Industry Uses Class H Portland Cement During Drilling Operations

By Joe Nasvik

F

or a number of months in 2010,

Drillers Mud

national news featured up-to-the-

There are two types of mud: drillers mud

minute coverage of the oil spill in

and cement slurry. When an oil well is drilled,

the Gulf of Mexico. Reports often

contractors place drill bits at the bottom of

referred to the use of “drillers mud” in the oil

drill pipes, turning them to do the actual drill-

drilling process, and at one point the media

ing. The drill bits create a much larger hole

described an attempt to seal the well with it

than the drill pipe, so workers install a large

in order to stop the flow of oil into the Gulf.

steel pipe casing to protect the hole as they

But what is drillers mud? At the time, very few

go down to prevent the sides of the hole from

people in the concrete industry knew anything

caving in. As the drilling gets deeper, it’s com-

about it. It cannot be found in many indus-

mon to reduce the diameter of the outside

try publications because it doesn’t fall within

casing, making the structure of a well more

the jurisdiction of many trade associations.

complicated.

It falls under the guidelines set forth by the

As a drill cuts through dirt and rock, the

American Petroleum Institute (API), and it has

tailings must be cleared away constantly and

been discovered that there isn’t a standard mix

brought to the surface. Drillers mud is used for

because the requirements of each well appli-

that purpose. It flows through a hole in the

cation are unique.

center of the drill to keep the bit free of tailings. This mud is mixed with either fresh or salt water to flush ground-up material away from the bit and bring it to the surface between

A typical drilled hole.

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A steel pipe casing is inserted into the drilled hole to prevent the possibility of collapse. Typically, there is a 1- to 2-inch void space between the casing.

the drill pipe and the casing. This noncementitious material is formulated to meet the special requirements for each well.

Cement Slurry Jim Jarl, the quality control manager of Class H oil-well cement for Texas Lehigh Cement, Buda, Texas, says the cementing operation for an oil well is very difficult. The challenge involves filling the space between the steel casing and the dirt or rock sides of a well with a mixture of cement and various other materials designed to best secure the formations and bond to the casing. The void is typically 1 to 2 inches, and must be completely filled to secure the casing and prevent water or anything else from corroding the steel casing or escaping from around the outside of the casing pipe. “The cement slurry must adhere to the pipe and completely fill the space with no voids,” Jarl adds.

To fill the void around the casing, a measured amount of cement slurry is placed inside the casing. Next, a rubber plug is placed on top of the slurry and water or seawater is typically pumped on top of the plug to pressure.

In the case of the leaking well in the Gulf, cementing the casing started more than a mile

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below the surface where temperatures can start at freezing and soon exceed 300 degrees Fahrenheit in the ground below. “At 300 degrees Fahrenheit, normal portland cement can set instantly,” says Jarl. “So the mixture must be designed to meet the specific expectations of each well.”

Drilling slurries can be very complicated, starting with the cement. Class H Portland Cement is only used by the oil drilling industry and there are few cement producers who make it, as the product is considered high risk.

Manufacturers remove the calcium aluminates (C3A) from the cement in order to provide a longer setting time.

The fine aggregate used is entirely dependent on well conditions. Companies develop mixes based on the conditions of a well. Mixes that must be heavier use hematite aggregate (an iron compound), mixes that must be lighter use fine-graded silica or silica flour, and clay materials can be added to reduce shrinkage.

Retarding and super-plastering admixtures also are common.

How Drillers Install Cement Slurry Time is of the essence when installing cement slurry, because the cost of drilling per hour is very high and drilling operations cease while slurry is placed around casings.

The mixes created for an application must give the installer just the right amount of time: The slurry must not set before placement is complete but should ideally set shortly afterward so drilling operations can proceed. Companies that design and install these mixes often make their own propriety admixtures to more carefully manage these exotic mixes.

To place cement slurries, contractors carefully calculate how much material is needed to fill a space. Then they pump that amount

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down through the casing to the bottom of

drillers will perforate through the casing and

more, making cement slurry operations very

the well to fill the void from the bottom up.

cement to expose oil bearing formations to

intense. In response to these new environ-

Next, they insert a plug or wiper plug on top

the well.

ments, the requirements for cement slurry

of the slurry and press it downward with non-

When a well’s flow is cut off, the same

cementitious mud or water, pushing the slurry

cement slurry is used to fill the inside of the

around the bottom lip of the casing and up

casing, completely sealing it.

into the void, completely filling the void space

The worldwide search for oil has become

around the casing. This process continues until

much riskier now. Oil companies are search-

the slurry moves all the way upward to the sur-

ing for oil under conditions that are much

face or previous placement, leaving the casing

more difficult. In the Gulf, for example, drill-

open so the drilling may proceed. Sometimes

ing starts at ocean depths of 5000 feet or

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products are changing too, and becoming more sophisticated.

This article has been reprinted courtesy of Concrete Construction Magazine.

The article was written following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010, and the staff at Concrete Openings felt that it would be of interest to readers.

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Safety CountS

Addressing Distracted Driving: Employers Need to Keep Their Eyes on the Road

By Mark A. Lies II and Meagan Newman

E

mployers whose businesses require the

Costs Greater Than

use of cars, vans or trucks must under-

Regulatory Penalties

stand that the policies and training they

OSHA citations and asso-

have in place regarding the safe operation of

ciated penalties are not the

those vehicles—and the inclusion of a clear pro-

only liabilities that employ-

hibition against texting while driving—are of

ers must be concerned about

strong interest to OSHA, the law enforcement

when it comes to distracted

community, insurance carriers and potential

driving. For example, thirty

civil litigants. Failure to address the potential

states have already enacted

hazards of distracted driving can result in sig-

bans on texting while driving

nificant employer liability.

and in many of the remain-

OSHA Requires That Employers Ban Texting While Driving In a recent open letter to employers, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) David Michaels said, “It is your responsibility and legal obligation to have a clear, unequivocal and enforced policy against texting while driving.

Companies are in violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act if, by policy or practice, they require texting while driving, create incentives that encourage or condone it or structure work so that texting is a practical necessity for workers to carry out their jobs. OSHA will investigate worker complaints, and employers who violate the law will be subject to citations and penalties.” OSHA will use its General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, to issue citations and proposed penalties in these circumstances.

OSHA considers “distracted driving,” which can include texting (and potentially the use of cell phones for telephone calls), to be a recognized hazard to employee safety under the General Duty Clause. Penalties for willful violations of the Act under the General Duty Clause can be as high as $70,000.

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ing states similar bans are in place at the county or city level. Additionally, in 2009 more than 200 state bills were introduced that ban cell phone use—both texting and talking. These laws make texting while driving illegal and also open employers to liability for accidents that result from the distracted driving of their employees.

Employees face both individual civil and criminal liability for damages that result from accidents caused by texting while driving a vehicle.

Likewise, employers face liability for the acts

For decades, employers have faced liabil-

of their employees under agency law with

ity for the acts of their employees that occur

increased costs. An employer is potentially

during the course of the employment rela-

liable when an accident happens as a con-

tionship. If it is considered that the demands

sequence of distracted driving, whether the

of an employer have led to a distracted driver

employee is on company time or even run-

causing an accident, the employer can be sub-

ning a work-related errand, which includes a

ject to vicarious liability claim. Consider the

quick trip to pick up lunch for themselves and

claims made against pizza delivery compa-

a supervisor. If the employer has not clearly

nies whose drivers were instructed to deliver

prohibited texting while driving and enforced

a pizza in 30 minutes or less. The time con-

that policy, the employer faces potential liabil-

straints placed on the delivery drivers were

ity as a result of the accident.

causing these drivers to become more con-

scious about the clock on the dashboard than on their surroundings, and accidents increased.

In the context of distracted driving, the price of vicarious liability can be significant. In Florida, a lumber wholesaler settled for over $16 million after one of its salesmen (while talking on a cell phone) hit and severely dis-

OSHA /CSDA Alliance Latest

abled an elderly woman. In Virginia, a major California-based law firm was sued for $30 million by the parents of a 15-year-old girl, who was killed by a car driven by one of the firm’s lawyers while the lawyer was utilizing a cell phone. A jury ordered the attorney to pay the family $2 million and the law firm settled for a confidential amount.

Beyond potential OSHA administrative penalties and civil and criminal liability, employers should also consider how their policies and practices can affect their insurance rates. There is no question that with an increase in accidents caused by distracted driving, the cost of worker’s compensation and other insurance coverage will rise.

T

he Alliance between the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is now in its sixth year and continues to educate contractors, prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries and provide vital materials to advance a safe work environment for sawing and drilling professionals. Here is the latest news from the Alliance Program.

Redesigned OSHA Small Business Web Pages OSHA recently redesigned its Small Business Web pages to help small business employers and workers find information on OSHA’s small business resources.

What Should Employers Do to

The Small Business Web pages include information about the administration’s

Reduce Accidents Caused by

On-site Consultation Program and its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition

Distracted Driving?

Program (SHARP). The redesigned home page provides answers to the small

Employers need to put into effect clear

business community’s most frequently asked questions about OSHA’s small business

policies that unequivocally prohibit texting

resources, programs and policies. It also features success stories highlighting how

and talking on a cell phone while operating

employers have improved their workplace safety and health performance by using

any kind of motorized vehicle. This includes

OSHA’s on-site consultation services. The new On-site Consultation Program Web

cars, buses, trucks, forklifts, construction and

page reviews the benefits of this free and confidential program for small and

agricultural vehicles. The “workplace” includes

medium-sized business and guides businesses through the process of initiating

any location where the employee is operat-

and participating in an on-site consultation visit. The SHARP Web page provides

ing a work vehicle during work hours. For

a more user-friendly layout for small businesses seeking information on OSHA’s

example, many employers require employees

recognition program for on-site consultation participants with exemplary safety and

who are operating a motor vehicle to take the

health management systems. The web pages are also available in Spanish. For more

vehicle out of moving traffic lanes, stop the

information, visit http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/index.html.

vehicle completely and then use a cell phone or electronic device to communicate.

Employers should also carefully evalu-

OSHA Alliance Supports 2011 NAOSH Week Through the OSHA and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Alliance,

ate existing policies and the nature of their

OSHA is continuing to work with ASSE to support North American Occupational

workplaces to ensure that there are no incen-

Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, which will occur May 1-7, 2011. The theme for the

tives or un-written policies and practices that

2011 campaign is “Celebrating a Century of Safety.” The 2011 NAOSH Week kick-off

encourage the use of hand-held communica-

event will be held at the Department of Labor on May 2. NAOSH Week, an annual

tion devices for texting or data entry while

campaign led by ASSE and the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), is

operating a vehicle.

aimed at increasing the focus of employers, workers and the general public on the

While OSHA’s recent message addresses

importance of preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace. This year’s event

texting, employers should consider whether

marks the seventh year the Alliance Program will be involved with NAOSH Week

the use of other forms of hand-held com-

activities. For more information, visit http://www.asse.org/newsroom/naosh11/

munication or data entry while operating

whatisnaosh.php.

vehicles is creating a hazard. If the answer is “yes”—or even “maybe”—further evalua-

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tion of these policies and practices is needed to ensure that employees are protected from

Driver Safety Documents from CSDA

recognized hazards.

Consider the use of certain applications in

The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has a number of driver-related safety

company-issued devices that can block the use

documents in place for its members, the most recent release covering the subject of dis-

of cell phones, including texting and internet

tracted driving. CSDA Toolbox Safety Tips (TSTs) continue to be a useful resource for all

access, while a vehicle is moving.

members, not just contractors. Released in December 2010, TST 191 provides informa-

Enforce bans on texting while operating a vehicle. Enforcement of these policies must be consistent and cover both management and non-management employees alike.

If texting or data entry is a necessary part of an employee’s job while on the road, consider devising a schedule that allows for routine breaks during which vehicles are stopped to allow for the communication or data entry to be completed.

On October 4, 2010, OSHA announced a new online resource intended to inform

tion on the various forms of distracted driving and how industry professionals can avoid being involved in road traffic accidents caused by these distractions.

Through the OSHA Alliance program, CSDA has also produced a Best Practice on the subject of defensive driving. The document, CSDA-OBP-1003, can be viewed or downloaded via www.csda.org and is available in English and Spanish. This Best Practice details the steps a driver should take to make sure the vehicle and its passengers remain safe both before and during a journey.

There are almost 100 CSDA TSTs in circulation together with six Best

workers of their rights and employers of

Practice documents produced with

their responsibility to provide safe workplaces

OSHA. For more information, call

while offering best practices and policies on achieving safe workplaces in motor vehicles.

More information from OSHA is available at http://www.osha.gov/distracted-driving.

Additional information is available from the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety at http://trafficsafety.org/drivesafelyworkweek/ about-dsww.php.

Conclusion As OSHA’s enforcement of this new agenda gains more notoriety, it can be expected that it will have a significant impact on law enforcement at all levels to regulate this hazard. If the foregoing recommendations are considered and adopted by employers, they will reduce potential individual civil and criminal liability of employees as well as the vicarious liability of the employer.

Mark A. Lies II is a labor and employment law attorney and partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in occupational safety and health law and related employment law and personal injury litigation. In addition, Seyfarth Shaw has assisted CSDA members by holding presentations and moderating roundtable discussions at annual conventions.

He can be reached at 312-460-5877 or at mlies@seyfarth.com.

Meagan Newman is an associate with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Ms. Newman’s practice focuses on environmental and occupational safety and health law and related litigation. She can be reached at 312-460-5968.

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727-577-5004 or visit www.csda.org.

Insurance CornER

Negligent Entrustment

By Paul Zeni

S

tories of serious vehicle crashes are

•

covered by the media on an almostdaily basis. It is often the case that the

driver who caused the accident had a string

•

the driver’s negligence on the occasion

Although enacted to govern compa-

in question

nies who are under the authority of the

the driver’s negligence being the

Department of Transportation (DOT), the

proximate cause of the crash

FMCSR are increasingly being referenced as a

include, “How could that person be behind the

How can it be shown that the driver is incompetent?

“professional driver” (a person who drives a

wheel?” and “Didn’t anyone check them out?”

of serious driving violations. Typical responses

These are also the types of questions that

Cases in many jurisdictions have focused

many injured parties ask the courts to decide

on establishing the minimum competency of

upon. As a result, the number of negligent

drivers by using the Federal Motor Carrier

entrustment verdicts continues to increase.

Safety Regulations (FMCSR) as a reference. In

Judgments are often large and can include

simple terms, these regulations require that

punitive damages, which, depending on juris-

a driver:

diction, may not be covered by insurance. The

•

where his/her license was issued

risk of uninsurable multi-million dollar awards threatens a company’s reputation, profitabil-

•

ity, insurability and ultimately its viability.

Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken

be able to read and speak the English language

•

to guard against the allegation of negligent entrustment.

be of legal driving age for the state

by reason of experience or training, be able to safely operate the vehicle

vehicle as a regular part of their job duties).

When allowed as evidence in cases involving companies who are not under the authority of the DOT, this principle can make a big impact on the outcome of a court decision.

Of course, the easiest way to demonstrate a driver’s incompetence is a long history of traffic violations and/or collisions.

How can it be shown that the employer knew or should have known of the driver’s incompetence?

Typically, all pertinent employment records

by reason of experience or training, be

of the driver will be reviewed by the plaintiff’s

What does negligent entrustment

able to determine whether the cargo is

counsel. They will also do a thorough investi-

mean?

securely loaded

gation of the driver’s background, including

be physically qualified to operate the

his or her driving record. If the employment

vehicle

records do not contain an accurate and com-

•

hold a valid driver’s license

plete driving history of that employee, then

•

complete an application form for

In basic terms, negligent entrustment

•

benchmark to measure the qualifications of a

•

means to charge someone with a trust or duty in an inattentive or careless fashion or without completing the required process steps. In commercial auto operations, a case of negligent entrustment may arise when someone allows another person to use a vehicle knowing, or having reason to know, that the use of the vehicle by such a person creates a risk of harm to others.

What elements make up negligent entrustment?

employment •

complete a driving test in the type of vehicle the applicant is expected to operate and be deemed qualified to operate the vehicle or have not committed a criminal offense

the plaintiff’s attorney may assert that the employer “knew or should have known” of the incompetence. If the plaintiff’s counsel independently discovers records indicating incompetency, then the employer should have been able to discover the same knowledge.

How can it be shown that the employer entrusted the vehicle to the driver?

There are several issues which are gener-

Unless it is proven that the vehicle was

ally examined in a case or claim alleging neg-

taken without permission, it is presumed that

ligent entrustment. They include:

the vehicle was entrusted to the driver by the

•

the competence of the driver

employer.

•

the employer’s awareness of the driver’s competence

•

the employer’s entrustment of the vehicle to the driver

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How can it be shown that the

date could fall below the standard with one

promptly. Periodic review of the effectiveness

driver was negligent on the

new violation or accident), then a training and

of the programs will ensure that programs

occasion in question, and that the

monitoring plan should be enacted to enhance

which are becoming outdated can be replaced.

driver’s negligence proximately

their driving skills and to watch for inappropri-

For a multi-location company, periodic reviews

caused the crash?

ate risk-taking behaviors which could endan-

of each location should occur to make sure

ger the driver or the public.

company evaluation and orientation standards

An investigation of the accident scene, interviews with the parties involved and wit-

Companies should review driver recruiting

nesses and presentation of other evidence can

and selection practices annually to be sure that

be used to prove a finding of negligence.

they continue to attract a suitably qualified

What can a company do to reduce

driver for each position. The review should

exposure?

There are several areas of human resource and safety programs that should be examined: •

Driver recruiting and selection practices

•

New-hire evaluation and orientation

•

Ongoing driver review and training

•

Post-accident reviews and training

also note any changes in position descriptions, especially if driving time increases or is added to a position’s responsibilities. Changes in state or federal regulations affecting the position should also be reviewed and incorporated into company policy as needed. The bottom line is that job requirements need to be clearly communicated and only qualified candidates

are followed consistently.

Ongoing driver review and training It is not prudent to qualify a driver only once, at the time of hire, and then never revalidate their qualifications. People change over time and so do their habits. Drivers who are subject to FMCSR need to participate in an annual review of their performance conducted by their employer. This often includes obtaining an up-to-date MVR from the driver’s state of license.

Companies who are not subject to the

Driver recruiting and selection

should be placed into jobs requiring driving.

authority of the DOT should carefully consider

practices

New-hire evaluation and orientation

implementing some form of annual review.

How a company attracts and then selects

Once an employee has been hired, addi-

This may be as simple as obtaining an updated

drivers is very important. Regardless of neg-

tional verification of qualifications may be

MVR for each driver or as extensive as holding

ligent entrustment allegations, it just makes

necessary. Medical reviews, drug and alcohol

a formal performance review, including annual

good business sense to attract and hire the

screening, road testing and other types of

road tests designed to validate behind-the-

very best candidates for the job.

required evaluations may need to be com-

wheel performance.

When recruiting drivers, the company

pleted in order to meet state or federal reg-

Ongoing training is also helpful in main-

should make it clear in the advertisement that

ulations. Any newly-discovered shortcom-

taining safety awareness among drivers.

the position requires driving, and that candi-

ings should be documented and addressed.

Training can take many forms:

dates should require certain qualifications in

For example, a driver who demonstrates

•

order to be considered. These qualifications

inappropriate behaviors during a road test

should be spelled out in detail to avoid inter-

should receive documented training aimed

viewing unqualified prospects. These qualifi-

at improving those demonstrated behaviors.

cations will vary from job to job, but examples

If a driver has serious problems in this phase,

could include:

they should not drive until the problems have

•

the possession of a valid driver’s license

been corrected.

•

the possession of a specific type of

•

license (i.e., commercial license with

communicate the duties and expectations that

applicable endorsements)

come with the job. This may be accomplished

having a clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

•

Companies also have the opportunity to

having experience operating a vehicle similar to the one that is used on the job

in a number of ways: •

Deliver a “driver handbook”

•

Deliver an “employee manual”

•

Provide classroom instruction

Some companies may need to focus on

If delivering written materials, the

selecting people for their technical skills or

employer should have the employee sign

sales skills as a first priority before consider-

an acknowledgment that the employee has

ing their driving ability, depending on the core

received the manual and is required to read

requirements of the vacancy. In this situation,

it. It may also be necessary to follow up with

the company should set and follow certain

each employee at a later time to verify that

standards for driving ability. If the person can-

the manual has, indeed, been read.

not meet the standards set, they should not

Companies should monitor driver orienta-

drive. If they meet the minimum standards but

tion, testing and training programs to be sure

are considered “conditional” (i.e., the candi-

that poor driving is discovered and addressed

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Skill training delivered via CD (for the employee to listen to while operating the vehicle)

•

Video training programs (in the classroom)

•

Self-led training programs (at home)

•

Oral presentations by management or a technical expert (in the classroom) Safety posters, newsletters to drivers and

safety announcements in payroll checks can also build awareness of the company’s view of the importance of driver safety. Training shows a commitment to safety by management, but attendance should be carefully documented to verify precisely which drivers actually attended and/or completed the coursework.

Post accident reviews and training Most companies have established specific accident reporting procedures. Typically, a driver completes a record-keeping kit at the scene of the collision and then reports the details of the crash to a supervisor at the headquarters location. Follow-up investiga-

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tions may be completed by special teams, com-

If the driver was responsible for the acci-

mittees, specially-trained managers or experts.

dent and specific behaviors or a lack of knowl-

with the owner or run on other

Although the purpose of these investi-

edge or ability was involved, a driver-specific

companies’ DOT rights

gations is not to establish blame or fault, the

action plan should be devised and imple-

records associated with the investigation may

mented. This might include driver training

vehicle on the weekend to help with a

appear to do so. These records could become evi-

or coaching by a supervisor. Again, to ignore

household move to a new residence

dence, especially if the driver in question has had

skill or knowledge gaps may reflect poorly on

multiple accidents which have been investigated.

management’s commitment to safety.

The process is important to improving safety by understanding why accidents happen. The investigations should not be abandoned simply because the report may be discoverable. Investigators should exhibit care when documenting their case to avoid misinterpretation and keep the file and its contents confidential. Additionally, when it becomes clear that a lawsuit is being filed, the records should be secured to ensure their availability.

The results of any investigation should be

What about contracted employees, loans of vehicles and use by non-employees?

to correct the deficiency should be made and carried out. Ignoring the report’s conclusions invites trouble by potentially painting a pic-

•

•

transportation operations who contract

loaning a company-owned delivery

permitting spouses of employees to use company cars If these exposures exist, it is recommended

that companies adequately qualify operators of work vehicles and restrict those who are

Contract employees, occasional employee

considered incompetent from driving such

drivers and non-employees who operate com-

vehicles. Companies should take action to

pany-owned or leased vehicles could expose a

correct all situations involving a driver with a

company to allegations of negligent entrust-

poor record. By allowing a driver with a poor

ment. Examples of this type of situation could

record to operate company-owned vehicles,

include:

the financial health of the company is at risk.

•

a temporary employee (from an employment service) who makes

carefully considered by management. If a gap in safety procedures is found, an action plan

•

deliveries •

a maintenance contractor who needs to run out for a part or to another location to do work

Paul Zeni is the vice president of CSDA member company Apollo General Insurance Agency, Inc., a full service commercial insurance broker and managing general underwriter based in Sonoma, California. For more information, visit www. apgen.com or contact Zeni directly at 707-9962912 or by email at paulz@apgen.com.

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New Appointment for K2 Diamond K2 Diamond is pleased to announce the return of Cliff Hansen to the company. Hansen has been in the concrete sawing and drilling industry for over 40 years, working for Felker, Cushion Cut and K2 Diamond until his retirement from the industry five years ago. Based in Torrance, California, Hansen will be involved in customer service, manufacturing and sales at the company’s main office. His years of industry experience provide him with a great knowledge of products, applications and service. For more information, contact Hansen at 800-539-6116 or by email at cliff.hansen@k2diamond.com.

James Instruments Introduces Chlorimeter™ James Instruments Inc., manufacturers of non-destructive test equipment for construction materials, announces the launch of the Chlorimeter™ field test for the determination of chloride ion content in concrete, fresh cement, masonry, other construction materials and water. This unit has improved features from its predecessors. The Chlorimeter™ covers a wide range, from 0.002 percent to 2 percent chloride by weight and results can be identified within minutes at the job site. The unit has an internal memory to store readings for later upload to a computer via USB and has a digital display in English and Spanish for direct reading of percentage of chloride by weight.

The meter conforms to AASHTO-T-260 standards. For more information, visit www.ndtjames.com or call 773-463-6565.

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Husqvarna Introduces Automatic Drilling System The new AD 10 automatic drilling unit from Husqvarna Construction Products works in conjunction with the company’s drill motors and DS 450 drill stand. Features of the AD 10 include a variable speed of 0 – 10 feet per minute, in both directions. While in motion, the unit can sense when the drill head has gone through the material and can automatically stop both the power supply and drilling motor. Operators can remain upright instead of bending over to operate the drill which can be helpful when drilling holes over 6 inches in diameter. The unit is lightweight and snaps into place at any angle on the drill in seconds. With the aid of a controller knob, the operator can direct the feed rate, direction and power of the AD 10 and the drill. For more information, call 913-928-1442 or email cate.stratemeier@husqvarna.com.

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The blades deliver up to five times longer life and 20 percent more speed than standard diamond blades. The new blade formulations are specially designed for concrete, tile and hard material applications.

The blades feature segmented rims designed for fast, rough cuts in concrete, brick and pavers. Industrial diamond and metal matrix segments extend the overall life and performance of the blade, and an upgraded usable segment rim height provides consistent cutting depth. The blades are available in sizes from 4 to 14 inches in diameter for use with grinders, paver and tile saws and high-speed gas-powered saws. For more information, call 877-267-2499 or visit www.boschtools.com.

New Website Launched by Expert Equipment Expert Equipment Company, based in Houston, Texas, launched its new website in January. The site features information on all of the company’s sawing and drilling products and accessories, together with data sheets, spare parts lists and C.E. declaration documents that are available to download. Expert Equipment is the exclusive distributor of Cardi products in North America. For more information, visit www.expertequipment.com or call 713-797-9886.

New Fuel-Efficient STIHL Chain Saws STIHL introduces two new compact chain saws. The MS 261 and MS 261 C-Q saws reduce emissions up to 50 percent and provide up to a 20 percent increase in fuel efficiency as compared to previous models.

The chain saws come equipped with a decompression valve for easier starts and an advanced anti-vibration system to help reduce user fatigue. The compact, space-saving design of the split-barrel carburetor and the stainless steel muffler reduce overall weight. Captive bar nuts are retained in the sprocket cover to prevent their loss and are designed for self-guided mounting.

Pre-separation air filtration provides greater air cleaning efficiency and longer run times between filter maintenance. The MS 261 C-Q also includes STIHL Quickstop® Plus, an additional chain braking system designed to stop the chain in less than one second of releasing the rear handle.

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Sensors & Software Introduces Noggin 100 for Concrete Structures Sensors & Software’s Noggin 100 scanning tool is now available. The unit has been developed to aid contractors in the investigation of voids or changes in composition. The unit can be used in large scale concrete structures such as dams or spillways. The Noggin 100 operates with a frequency 10 to 20 times lower than other concrete imaging ground penetrating radar equipment, delivering lower resolution but increased penetration and rapid coverage of large areas. The SmartCart and SmartTow configurations provide complete, integrated mapping solutions. Geo-referenced mapping of large structures can be achieved with full digital data recording and integration with GPS positioning.

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Hilti Unveils TE 3000-AVR Breaker Designed for heavy breaking applications and demolition work at floor level, Hilti unveils its newest electro pneumatic tool, the TE 3000-AVR breaker.

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New Dyma-Sert Accessory from EDCO Equipment Development Co., Inc. introduces a new addition to its range of PCD Dyma-Sert accessories for concrete floor grinders. The new Dyma-Sert uses polycrystalline diamonds to aggressively strip hard and soft coatings from concrete surfaces. The accessory can strip thick coatings of urethane, waterproofing membrane and epoxy in response to customers asking the company to incorporate polycrystalline diamonds into its line.

The new Dyma-Sert is compatible with existing holding cases and can be used with EDCO 2GC, 2EC and SEC grinders, as well as several grinders from other manufacturers. The maximum speed for EDCO concrete floor grinders is 562 rpm when using the Dyma-Sert. For more information, email jstanczyk@edcoinc.com or call 800-638-3326. w w w. C SD A .O R G

New EZ Tension™ System from Diamond Chain International Diamond Chain International introduces EZ TensionTM, a unique handle system that attaches directly to concrete chainsaws. This innovation allows the operator to tension the chain without turning off the saw. The operator takes off the cover, unscrews the bolts and moves the guide bar before adjusting the chain manually and closing up the saw. The EZ TensionTM is a small, sturdy two handle system that attaches to any chain saw. The tensioning kit comes with all necessary parts and no changes are necessary to existing chain saws. The EZ TensionTM maintains the proper tension throughout the life of the chain, producing longer chain life, less down time and a faster cutting chain. For more information, call 877-778-3765 or visit www.dciconcretechain.com.

MIT Announces Groundbreaking Research to Set New Standard for Life-Cycle Assessment The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released preliminary research findings that will help set a new standard in life-cycle assessment (LCA) modeling. The studies, which are part of an ongoing research initiative at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, will quantify the cradle-to-grave environmental costs of paving and building materials and will ultimately result in the most comprehensive LCA model produced to date.

The scope and detail of MIT’s LCA model will set its current efforts apart from previous work. According to MIT professor and research team leader John Ochsendorf, the expanded life-cycle window—50 years for paving materials and 75 years for building materials—combined with the level of detailed analysis conducted on the use phase of structures and pavements will distinguish MIT’s latest research. Initial reports have shown the importance of including the use phase, with MIT researchers finding that more than 90 percent of residential building life-cycle carbon emissions and up to 85 percent of highway pavement emissions occur during this period.

MIT’s ongoing work on measuring the life-cycle carbon emissions of these materials is scheduled to be completed by August of this year. The environmental findings will then be supplemented by economic analyses this year to provide the most accurate assessment of the economic and environmental impacts for buildings and pavements yet produced. As policymakers and political leaders work to account for the environmental and economic costs of public building and paving projects, this type of comprehensive costing model of key materials may provide a roadmap to those who plan these major initiatives.

Established in 2009, MIT’s Concrete Sustainability Hub is a collaborative effort to integrate the best science on concrete and similar building materials into industry practices. The hub includes researchers from multiple schools at MIT, including MIT’s School of Engineering and MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning. For more information, visit http://web.mit.edu/cshub. co n cr e t e o p e n i n gs | 5 3

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European Diamond University Launched in The Netherlands To launch the European Diamond University in The Netherlands, an event was held on November 18, 2010 and was hosted by Carbodiam in Tilly, Belgium. The university is a training center aimed at bringing together key players from the diamond industry to share experience and knowledge with others. The event sponsors, Carbodiam, Eiche, Samedia and Ultradia, launched the event with representatives from leading organizations in the Dutch diamond tools industry. This follows similar events to launch the university in Belgium and France earlier in 2010. Several presentations and roundtable discussions were held to review current market threats and opportunities relating to health and safety, sustainable development, local and European Community norms and the risks associated with non-compliance of new regulations.

The European Diamond University’s training program was also presented. A testing center has been provided that includes machines, tools, asphalt, stone and concrete slabs, to allow participants to learn the best applications from industry experts and engineers. For more information, visit www.eurodiamonduniv.com.

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Star Diamond Tools, Inc. Supplies Negative Air Machine Star Diamond Tools, Inc., a distributor of Novatek products, is pleased to stock the Novair F2100 air scrubber and negative air machine.

The unit has a 2-horsepower, 115-volt, 15-amp motor that has two speeds – 1,000 and 2,000 cubic feet per minute. The F2100 has two pre-filters that protect the main filters and can clear a 10-foot by 20-foot area with a 10-foot ceiling in one minute.

The machine can be placed close to where sweeping, chipping, drilling or grinding of concrete is required to remove silica, and is fitted with a vacuum gauge to indicate when filters need cleaning.

Weighing 136 pounds, the unit can be transported by two operators. For more information, call 800-282-6470 or email john@stardiamondtools.com.

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Bosch Introduces New Brute Breaker The new Brute BH2760VC breaker hammer from Bosch is the successor to the 11304 Brute. The new Brute’s hammer mechanism provides up to 60 percent more impact energy than the 11304, while reducing vibration levels by up to 50 percent.

Weighing 65 pounds, the BH2760VC delivers up to 68 feet pounds of impact energy. Using its patented Active Vibration Control™ technology, Bosch has created a built-in air cushion on the hammer mechanism to reduce vibration levels at the source and has added ergonomically-designed shock absorbing handles.

The BH2760VC has heavy duty springs and bolts and a larger spring dampening system. Bosch’s Service Minder™ brush system shuts the tool off when brush replacement, lubrication or preventative maintenance is needed and the breaker has a grease-packed gear box and hammer mechanism. The new Brute comes complete with a non-slip rubber cover to prevent it from tipping while in storage, a cart and four chisels. For more information, visit www.boschusa.com or call 877-267-2499.

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Multiquip Introduces Hydrogen Fuel CellPowered Light Tower Multiquip introduces its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered light tower, part of a planned series of hydrogen fuel cell powered products. The light tower is environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient, virtually pollution-free, allowing it to be operated indoors, and can be operated for up to 50 hours at a noise level of 43 decibels at 23 feet. A plasma light bulb produces 22,000 lumens, consuming only 255 watts with a life expectancy of up to 50,000 hours.

For more information, call 800-426-1244 or email sales@multiquip.com.

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CSDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY

$525

$1,090

$810

$855

$1,375

$1,030

$1,285

$2,040

$1,525

$1,730

$3,295

$2,175

$4,420

$2,750

$5,495

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*AFFILIATE: A person, firm, corporation, society, government agency or other organization providing services to the concrete sawing and drilling industry.

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Networking at the Annual Convention and Seasonal Meetings

Specifications, Standards, Tolerances and Best Practices

The number one benefit for members has always been the opportunity to network with cutting professionals at the annual convention and seasonal meetings. This networking provides opportunities to forge new relationships and learn from other experienced professionals.

Specifications, Standards, Tolerances and Best Practices are available for all types of cutting disciplines. Twenty-four documents have been developed and new ones are always in production.

CSDA Training

Members can market their company with How to Market Your Concrete Cutting Business and make presentations with the Diamond Advantage Seminar Planning & Presentation Manual. Four-color brochures and flyers are available for members to promote their business to customers and are easily personalized so members can avoid the cost of developing their own.

Over 2,000 members have graduated from more than 20 classroom, hands-on and online training programs: Cutting Edge, Slab Sawing & Drilling, Wall Sawing, Wire Sawing, Operator Certification, OSHA Construction Safety and Estimating. CSDA offers online training at www. csdatraining.com for those not able to afford the time or the money to send operators to remote classes. Owners/managers can monitor testing, scoring and documentation.

Concrete Openings Magazine

Concrete Openings (www.concreteopenings.com) is the only professional magazine dedicated to concrete cutting with a circulation of 16,000 per issue. Members can advertise at significant discounts and the opportunity to have their job stories reach over 7,000 architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials.

CSDA Insurance Program

The CSDA Insurance Program offers members coverage that includes Workers’ Compensation, auto, comprehensive general liability, environmental pollution, professional liability, equipment, Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and other lines specifically geared for the concrete cutting industry.

CSDA Website

The CSDA Website at www.csda.org contains a wealth of information available 24/7 in the “Members” section. The online discussion boards provide members a forum to discuss technical issues, sell equipment, hire employees or any other relevant topics.

CSDA Safety Resources and Toolbox Safety Tips (TSTs)

The 230-page CSDA Safety Manual, CSDA 57-page Safety Handbook and five safety DVDs are designed specifically for concrete cutters and are available to members at a significant discount. TSTs can be used in employee safety meetings and can be an important part of your company’s safety program. New TSTs are released every quarter.

Roundtables

The roundtable sessions at the annual convention and other meetings give members a chance to share their wisdom and acquire additional knowledge. Information gained during the roundtables gives members new ideas to implement within their companies and can save them money.

FREE World of Concrete Registration

Members receive free registration and reduced seminar fees for the industry’s annual exhibition of concrete-related equipment and supplies.

Mentor Program

New members can receive personalized assistance from a current CSDA Board or committee member during their first year of membership.

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Manuals and Promotional Literature

Specifier Resource Guide and Membership Directory

The CSDA Membership Directory is available in print form and on the Website. The searchable web directory is especially valuable as the CSDA Website averages 150,000 page views per month. The Specifications, Standards, Tolerances and Best Practice documents are included in the print version of the resource guide and are also available online.

Membership Profile Analysis

A periodic survey of members to collect statistical information on operating and financial information such as wages, profit and loss, safety, equipment and diamond tool costs.

Slurry Analysis Report

This is an Association-sponsored, 60-page report for members. The slurry analysis was performed by an environmental engineering firm with data compared to federal standards and contains recommended guidelines for slurry management.

Representation with Governmental Organizations

CSDA has formed an Alliance with OSHA to advance the safety of cutting contractors. This partnership includes issuing Best Practice and Toolbox Safety Talk documents, joint exhibitions at trade shows, review of safety materials and roundtables. CSDA also actively participates with NIOSH on field testing.

Discount Programs

CSDA offers its members exclusive programs for insurance and online training, plus discounts on freight services, credit collection services, drug testing and safety services.

Cooperation with Industry Associations

CSDA is a founding member of the International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers (IACDS) and works with other associations around the globe to promote concrete cutting and the sustainability of concrete as a building material.

CSDA Next Generation Group

The CSDA Next Generation group is made up of members and nonmembers age 45 and under. The purpose of the group is to continue to grow the association while serving the needs and wants of the younger generation with the goal of continuing the excellence of the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association. The group meets during the seasonal meetings, at the annual convention and at the World of Concrete.

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Certified Operator Companies Companies listed here have invested time and money to send their operators to CSDA’s Operator Certification. If you are committed to professionalism in the concrete cutting industry, consider sending your operators through the training programs offered by the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association.

A.E. BRICE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CAL WEST CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

CORING & CUTTING SERVICES, INC.

1510 Aspen St Baltimore, MD 21226 Tel: 410-354-8890 Fax: 410-354-8894 www.sawconcrete.com

1153 Vanderbilt Cir Manteca, CA 95337 Tel: 209-823-2236 Fax: 209-823-0740 www.calwestconcretecutting.com

1107 N Redmond Rd Jacksonville, AR 72076 Tel: 501-779-4072 Fax: 501-985-9781 www.sawconcrete.com

ABC CUTTING CONTRACTORS– BIRMINGHAM

CAL WEST CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

CORING & CUTTING SERVICES, INC.

3000 Tara Ct Union City, CA 94587 Tel: 510-656-0253 Fax: 510-656-8563 www.calwestconcretecutting.com

2711 SE Otis Corley Dr Bentonville, AR 72712 Tel: 479-271-9672 Fax: 479-271-9674 www.sawconcrete.com

CENTRAL CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

CORING & CUTTING of springfield, inc.

3060 Dublin Cir Bessemer, AL 35022 Tel: 205-425-7711 Fax: 205-425-7769 www.abccuttingala.com ABC CUTTING CONTRACTORS–MOBILE

26181 Equity Dr Daphne, AL 36526 Tel: 251-625-1100 Fax: 251-625-1103 www.abccuttingala.com

W719 Leroy St Edgar, WI 54426 Tel: 715-352-2552 Fax: 715-352-2625 www.centralconcretecutting.com

2074 N James River Ct Nixa, MO 65714 Tel: 417-725-4534 Fax: 417-725-0073 www.sawconcrete.com

con-cor company, inc.

ADVANCED CORING & CUTTING CORP.

1766 Route 34 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732-681-7733 Fax: 732-681-8733 www.advancedcoringandcutting.com

W146N5790 Enterprise Ave Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Tel: 262-781-3660 Fax: 262-252-3832 www.con-cor_co.com

CUT-RITE CONCRETE CUTTING CORP.

1600 Major Mackenzie Dr E Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1P4 CANADA Tel: 905-883-4268 Fax: 905-883-4894 www.506tc.org ATLANTIC CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

PO Box 98 Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 Tel: 609-261-7200 Fax: 609-261-7246 www.atlanticconcretecutting.com B.T. RENTALS LIMITED

#13 Buller St Woodbrook TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Tel: 868-628-2703 Fax: 868-622-4244

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11226 Phillips Pkwy Dr E #2 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Tel: 904-262-9985 Fax: 904-262-1477 www.concut.com

CONCRETE PENETRATING CO.

2303 Shorecrest Dr Dallas, TX 75235 Tel: 214-634-2990 Fax: 214-634-0953 www.concretepenetrating.com CONCRETE RENOVATION, INC.

6600 Randolph Blvd San Antonio, TX 78233 Tel: 210-653-6120 Fax: 210-590-2316 www.concreterenovation.com

DIXIE CONCRETE CUTTING CO.

5297 Port Blvd S College Park, GA 30349 Tel: 404-761-1100 Fax: 404-669-2550 DIXIE CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

16 Maple Creek Cir Greenville, SC 29607 Tel: 864-299-6600 Fax: 864-299-5009 EAST COAST CONCRETE CUTTING CO., INC.

7229 Montevideo Rd Jessup, MD 20794 Tel: 410-799-4540 Fax: 410-799-1978 www.eastcoastconcretecutting.com

CUTTING EDGE SERVICES CORP.

EASTERN CONCRETE CUTTING CORP.

1535 Old S.R. 74 Batavia, OH 45103 Tel: 513-388-0199 Fax: 513-732-1248 www.cuttingedgeservices.com

37-31 29th St Long Island City, NY 11101 Tel: 718-361-6123 Fax: 718-361-6101 www.easterncutting.com

dari concrete sawing & drilling

GRONEMEIER CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.

CONCRETE CUTTING SPECIALISTS, INC.

10333 Hercules Rd Freeland, MI 48623 Tel: 989-695-5344 Fax: 989-695-5345

7039 Gateway Blvd NW Edmonton, AB T6H 2J1 CANADA Tel: 780-436-7934 Fax: 780-435-4389 www.derrickconcrete.com

22 Lockbridge St Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: 401-728-8200 Fax: 401-727-2953 www.cutriteccc.com

concrete cutting & breaking co.

AMBERCROFT LABOURERS’ 506 TRAINING CENTRE

DERRICK CONCRETE CUTTING & CONSTRUCTION LTD.

421 Raleigh View Rd Raleigh, NC 27610 Tel: 919-278-8145 Fax: 919-772-4311 www.dhgriffin.com DEANDREA CORING & SAWING, INC.

9630 Dallas St Henderson, CO 80640 Tel: 303-422-3885 Fax: 303-431-9661 www.deandreacoring.com DELTA CONTRACTORS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

605 S Caton Ave Baltimore, MD 21229 Tel: 410-624-0990 Fax: 410-624-0991 www.deltacontractorsllc.com

22 White Pl Bloomington, IL 61701 Tel: 309-829-7991 Fax: 309-829-2685 www.gronemeier.com HAFNER AND SON, INC.

90 Atlas Rd Northampton, PA 18067 Tel: 1-800-ANCHORS Fax: 610-262-4809 www.hafnerandson.com HARD ROCK CONCRETE CUTTERS, INC.

601 Chaddick Dr Wheeling, IL 60090 Tel: 847-699-0010 Fax: 847-699-0292 www.hardrockconcretecutters.com

HARD ROCK SAWING AND DRILLING SPECIALIST CO.

K.C. CORING & CUTTING CONSTRUCTION, INC.

PO Box 718 Keshena, WI 54135 Tel: 715-799-3823 Fax: 715-831-7840 www.hardrocksawanddrill.com

7240 Central St Kansas City, MO 64114 Tel: 816-523-2015 Fax: 816-523-8493 www.sawconcrete.com

HOLES INCORPORATED

LOMBARDO DIAMOND CORE DRILLING CO., INC.

9911 Franklin Rd Houston, TX 77070 Tel: 281-469-7070 Fax: 281-469-6207 www.holesinc.com

2225 De La Cruz Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95050 Tel: 408-727-7922 Fax: 408-988-5326 www.lombardodrilling.com

PACIFIC CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING, INC.

TRUE-LINE CORING & CUTTING– chattanooga LLC

PO Box 662261 Lihue, HI 96766 Tel: 808-245-7171 Fax: 808-245-9393 www.pccchawaii.com

1903 S Highland Park Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404 Tel: 423-624-7369 Fax: 423-624-7977 www.sawconcrete.com

PENHALL COMPANY/CONCRETE CORING COMPANY OF HAWAII

TRUE-LINE CORING & CUTTING– KNOXVILLE LLC

99-1026 Iwaena St Aiea, HI 96701 Tel: 808-488-8222 Fax: 808-487-6679 www.penhall.com

1902 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921 Tel: 865-637-2131 Fax: 865-637-1973 www.sawconcrete.com

PROFESSIONAL CONCRETE SAWING

TRUE-LINE CORING & CUTTING– NASHVILLE LLC

HOLES OF SAN ANTONIO, INC.

118 Braniff Dr San Antonio, TX 78216 Tel: 210-349-5256 Fax: 210-349-0727 www.holesofsa.com

M6 CONCRETE CUTTING & CORING

1030 S McComas St Wichita, KS 67213 Tel: 316-263-7251 Fax: 316-264-3517 www.conacc.com

8539 Oliver Rd Erie, PA 16509 Tel: 814-566-5555 Fax: 814-866-5555

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING & SAWING, INC.

OKLAHOMA CORING & CUTTING, INC.

ROUGHNECK CONCRETE DRILLING & SAWING

PO Box 250013 Montgomery, AL 36125 Tel: 334-288-2355 Fax: 334-288-7299 www.idscuts.com

6025 N Douglas Blvd Arcadia, OK 73007 Tel: 405-715-2500 Fax: 405-715-2504 www.sawconcrete.com

8400 Lehigh Ave Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tel: 847-966-6666 Fax: 847-966-6577 www.roughneck1.com

280 Hermitage Ave Nashville, TN 37210 Tel: 615-255-2673 Fax: 615-255-9685 www.sawconcrete.com

MiniSaw w/ 13” Bar

FS20 Saw w/ Upright Handle Kit

CD616 HydraCore Drill

Visit RGC in 26 Booth #S10111 0 2 e at th Con Expo!

HV1810XL HydraPak

S16 HydraSaw

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Calendar 2011 CSDA Spring Meetings

March 8-9, 2011 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Bonita Springs, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org CSDA Estimating Class

March 8-9, 2011 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Bonita Springs, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

Fasteners & Machine Supplies Show 2011

April 15-17, 2011 Cairo International Convention Center Cairo, Egypt Email: info@gtexeg.com www.gtexeg.com International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers Annual Conference

May 6-8, 2011 Brugge, Belgium www.iacds.org

CSDA Operator Certification 201

November 14-19, 2011 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

CSDA 2011 Convention and Tech Fair

March 10-12, 2011 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Bonita Springs, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

CSDA Estimating Class

Concrete DĂŠcor Show

March 15-18, 2011 Nashville Convention Center Nashville, TN Tel: 877-935-8906 www.ConcreteDecorShow.com ConExpo/ConAgg 2011

March 22-26, 2011 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV Tel: 414-298-4138 www.conexpoconagg.com Brazil Road Expo 2011

April 4-6, 2011 Sao Paulo, Brazil www.brazilroadexpo.com.br Email: info@brazilroadexpo.com.br

CSDA Summer Meetings

June 9-10, 2011 Hyatt Regency Tulsa Tulsa, OK Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org International Concrete Sustainability Conference

August 9-11, 2011 Boston, MA Tel: 847-918-7218 Email: llemay@nrmca.org CSDA Fall Meetings

August 18-19, 2011 Hyatt Regency Vancouver Vancouver, Canada Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org Access Platform Exhibition and Conference

CSDA Slab Sawing and Drilling 101 Training Class

April 5-7, 2011 Diamond Products Elyria, Ohio Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

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September 14-16, 2011 Maastricht Exhibition and Conference Centre Maastricht, The Netherlands www.apexshow.com

November 15-16, 2011 St. Petersburg College Clearwater, FL Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org CSDA Winter Meetings

December 1-2, 2011 The Canyons Resort Park City, UT Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org Email: info@csda.org

2012 CSDA 2012 CONVENTION

March 7-9, 2012 Sheraton Maui Lahaina, Hawaii Tel: 727-577-5004 www.csda.org National Demolition Association 2012 Convention

March 11-14, 2012 The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center & Grand Hyatt Hotel San Antonio, TX Tel: 800-541-2412 www.demolitionassociation.com

New Members The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association is a nonprofit trade association of contractors, manufacturers, distributors and affiliates from the construction and renovation industry.

Membership in CSDA is open to concrete cutting contractors, manufacturers and distributors

North American Contractor Bernard Concrete Cutting

Richard Bernard 1441 Gest St Cincinnati, OH 45203 Tel: 513-421-1950 Fax: 513-421-0098 Email: tiffanybinz@gmail.com www.bernardconcretecutting.com CENCAL Demolition, Inc.

Michael Gonzales 3299 S Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93725 Tel: 559-291-3366 Fax: 559-291-3369 Email: mikeg@cencaldemo.com www.cencaldemo.com Concrete Coring Company, Inc.

Larry Treadway 286 Bonniebrook Rd Butler, PA 16002 Tel: 724-283-9030 Fax: 724-283-3056 Email: larry@concretecoringinc.com www.concretecoringinc.com G Seven

Geno Cotrone 19751 Hwy 108 Sonora, CA 95370 Tel: 209-743-2529 Fax: 209-532-2277 Email: geno.cotrone@yahoo.com

of concrete cutting equipment and affiliated companies who provide products and services to the concrete sawing and drilling industry. Founded in 1972, CSDA reached the milestone of 500 member companies in 2006.

Interstate Sealant & Concrete, Inc.

Quick Cutting and Coring Ltd.

Cheryl Sment 108A Wilmont Dr Waukesha, WI 53189 Tel: 262-547-6316 Fax: 262-547-6844 Email: csment@interstatesealant.com www.interstatesealant.com

Christopher Galka 661 Newport Ave Victoria, BC V8S 5C6 CANADA Tel: 250-888-1829 Fax: 250-382-2742 Email: quickcut@telus.net www.quickcut.ca

Marvel Builders, Inc.

Bruce Marvel 102 Pigeon Creek Ln Pottstown, PA 19465 Tel: 610-469-2787 Email: marvelbuilders@yahoo.com www.marvelbuildersinc.com National Concrete Cutting, Inc.

Matthew Finnigan 7715 Pacific Highway East Milton, WA 98354 Tel: 800-551-0511 Fax: 253-735-6777 Email: matthewf@ nationalconcretecuttinginc.com www.nationalconcretecuttinginc.com PG Cutting Services

Juan Garcia PO Box 695 Lake Elsinore, CA 92531 Tel: 951-245-6464 Fax: 951-471-1476 Email: juan.garcia@pgcutting.com www.pgcutting.com

Affiliate Hard Rock Technologies, Inc.

Emily Hammer 200 South Pkwy Prospect Heights, IL 60070 Tel: 847-275-4007 Email: emily@hardrocktechnologies.com www.hardrocktechnologies.com

Overseas Contractor

Manufacturer

Atomtech Information Co., Ltd.

Prism Corporation

Charles Ho No. 257 Sanmin Rd Chionglin Village Chionglin Village, Hsinchu 30741 TAIWAN Tel: 886-3 592 4920 Fax: 886-3 592 4011 Email: charles.atom@msa.hinet.net

Terry Fenelon 1251 Arundel St St. Paul, MN 55117 Tel: 651-488-4250 Fax: 651-488-6091 Email: tfenelon@prismpigments.com www.prismpigments.com

Conquest Cutting & Drilling Pty Ltd.

Distributor

Anthony Percy Fact. 11 / 13 Molan St Ringwood, VIC 3134 AUSTRALIA Tel: 61-03 9879 1918 Fax: 61-03 9870 8894 Email: conquestadmin@bigpond.com www.conquestcutting.com M Hall Services Ltd.

Sean Finch 11 The Leysings Basildon, Essex SS16 5SL UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 44-12 6845 0473 Email: sfinch@mhallservices.co.uk www.mhallservices.co.uk

Diteq Tools (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Alan Tan 18, Jalan Kuchai Maju 6, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama 58200 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Tel: 60-3 7987 8770 Email: alan@coolman.com.my www.coolman.com.my

Why I Stay a Member My company is now celebrating its 24th

CSDA membership when I got involved at conventions, joined committees

year in business. For the majority of this

and became a member of the Board.

time, I have been a member of CSDA. Recently I was asked to ponder what made me join CSDA when the business was just getting started and, more importantly, why I am still a member.

Jim Dvoratchek

From the beginning, I saw tremendous value in networking with industry

leaders. I sought knowledge, and the members of CSDA were willing to openly share their knowledge with me. After a few years, I felt I had learned all the industry secrets, made connections and traveled more than I felt I deserved. So, why didn’t I just sit back, read my free issues of Concrete Openings and enjoy life listening to Jimmy Buffet? Because I truly began reaping the rewards of w w w. C SD A .O R G

Having been given the opportunity to give back to CSDA and the industry, I felt the real value of the association. Over the years, I have seen progressive programs implemented, key business leaders volunteer their time, industry experts offer their knowledge to better the sawing and drilling industry for all and friendships develop at CSDA events and activities. In fact, some of my closest friendships have been made through the association. So, why am I still a member now? It is more important now then ever to have all the right tools to run a successful business. I believe you can get most of them through CSDA, and the association is open for business!

Jim Dvoratchek Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. Wheeling, Illinois Email: jimd@hardrockconcretecutters.com

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Concrete Openings reaches sawing and drilling contractors, as well as specifiers of sawing and drilling 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

Circulation 16,000+ minimum, per issue 9,500+

52%

member and prospective member companies made up of sawing and drilling contractors,manufacturers, distributors and affiliates

6,500+ general contractors, engineers, architects

and government officials who specify

sawing and drilling

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Readership Per Issue In a recent poll, a section 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 3.75 people reading each issue of the magazine for a total readership per year of approximately 60,000.

8% 40%

• Specifiers • Cutting Contractors • Manufacturers, Distributors Readership by Location

85%

5% 4% 6%

• United States • Asia, Africa, Australia • Europe • Canada, South America

To receive additional information about products advertised in this issue, visit the advertisers page on concreteopenings.com, or contact the vendors below.

PAGE ADVERTISER PHONE EMAIL 5 Brokk, Inc. 27 Company Wrench 39 Congelz 61 Diamond Pauber srl 54, 55, Inside Front Cover Diamond Products 41 Diamond Tools Technology 15 Diamond Vantage, Inc. 29 DITEQ Corporation 9 Expert Equipment Company 25 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) 48 Gölz Diamond Tools & Equipment 44 Grabber Power Products Inside Back Cover Hilti North America 32, 33, Outside Back Cover Husqvarna Construction Products 2 ICS, Blount Inc. 52 James Instruments, Inc. 22 MALA Geoscience 23 Norton Pro Diamond 31 Pentruder, Inc. 59 Reimann & Georger Corporation 45 Sensors & Software 49 Toolgal USA Corp/DCI 11 Western Saw

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Director’s Dialogue

Outlook for 2011 Patrick o’brien Executive Director

T

he annual World of Concrete trade show is viewed by some

this means access to the latest technologies that can help their businesses

as a precursor for business activity during the year ahead.

become more competitive when bidding for jobs. The competition for

While the early January 17-21 World of Concrete saw a lower

new business has never been fiercer than it is right now, so the purchase

total attendance than previous years, the attitude of exhibiting

of new equipment can help a contractor’s business thrive in these current

manufacturers was very positive.

business challenges, or at least allow it to survive.

When asked why they were experiencing good sales figures at

Another sign of improvement in the industry is that interest in the

the show, manufacturers shared a couple of common theories. Many

March 10-12, 2011 CSDA Convention in Bonita Springs, Florida, has been

felt that while attendance was obviously down, the number of orders

excellent. The CSDA room block has filled quickly, a marked change

taken at the show was up. The majority of those attending the show

from last year, and the association looks forward to hosting a big crowd.

had the authority to make purchases for their companies. In previous

Interest in the CSDA Tech Fair has also been excellent. New companies

years, when the going was good, a contractor may have taken 6-10

have joined CSDA and are excited to exhibit at this event. Often, smaller

people to the show. Two of this group may have been the decision

trade shows offer a good alternative for manufacturers that are looking

makers, while the rest were employees being given a reward trip

to reach new clients. Exhibit costs are lower than larger shows and a more

for their hard work. For this year’s show, however, it was felt that

intimate setting allows for greater one-on-one interaction between the

the two decision makers had still made the trip but the number of

manufacturer/distributor and the customer.

additional people had been cut back drastically. Furthermore, these decision makers were placing orders.

Business levels have declined for such a long time and many thought that lower levels might be the new “norm,” but it seems like we are

Some manufacturers also felt that contractors had been

definitely closer to the end of these challenging times than the beginning.

putting off purchasing new equipment during the recent economic

While business activity levels in the industry are unlikely to return to the

difficulties, but now these contractors could no longer delay acquiring

lofty heights of the past, the outlook seems more positive than it has for

new equipment. Contractors need to update their inventory to

some time. A gradual increase in sales from the start of the year would

profitably run their businesses. In addition, manufacturers have

seem to reflect this notion. This increase in sales activity, together with the

continued to invest in research and development during the

positive actions and attitudes of many manufacturers, should provide us all

economic downturn. This shows a commitment to the advancement

with a new-found confidence in the industry as we continue through 2011.

of the industry and bodes well for the future. For the contractor,

On behalf of CSDA, I wish you all the best for a successful year.

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