Category: Rebar Accessories & Equipment
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Women in Concrete: Jacqueline Pruitt founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers
Jacqueline Pruitt is the visionary founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers, a standout female- and Black-owned rebar installation company in Los Angeles County. Hailing from Long Beach, Jacqueline exemplifies leadership, innovation, and resilience in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Since its founding in 2016, Marvella Steel Placers has expanded its footprint to collaborate…
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What the Steel and Aluminum Tariff Could Mean for Construction
In an effort to protect America’s steel and aluminum industries, on February 11, President Trump signed proclamations to close loopholes, restoring a “true” 25 percent tariff on steel, raising the tariff from 10 to 25 percent on aluminum. As quickly as President Trump addressed these tariffs on what are vitally imported construction materials, it didn’t…
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8 New Products for the Concrete Contractor
New products are introduced to the concrete contractor all the time. Whether these are announced as an updated solution, a brand new tool, or new equipment to be used on a jobsite, these products found a problem and have been specifically designed to address it. These products as published in the January/February 2025 issue of Concrete…