In a few weeks, the International Council of Codes (ICC), the organization which develops model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance of constructing safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures, will vote on proposed code changes which would allow wood to enter into the tall building market up to 18 stories.
John Richard “Dick” O’Dell was born May 8, 1943, in Seward, Nebraska and passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 18, 2018, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, 10 days. Dick was the son of John Robert and Nellie Marie (Kilzer) O’Dell. He was a 1961 graduate of Seward High School. On April 5, 1964, Dick was united in marriage to Karen
A recent “special alert” to the ACPA membership informed members about increased scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on concrete pumping companies who have filed for refunds of federal fuel excise tax. In each instance, it appeared the concrete pumping company incorrectly applied for, and received, a refund of the federal fuel tax they paid based on a portion of fuel consumed while in PTO. While many states allow for a portion or percentage of state fuel tax to be refunded for off-road or PTO use, currently there is no such type of federal exemption allowable.
The International Code Council (ICC) will soon vote on proposed code changes that would allow tall wood buildings to be built up to 18 stories, despite taking into consideration the lack of rigorous scientific testing or in-the-field fire and structural testing!
ACPA kicked off the World of Concrete with a “Super Hero” cocktail party on January 23 at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. Drawing more than 200 attendees, the theme was in anticipation of an infrastructure package being introduced by Congress and the significant role concrete, specifically concrete pumping, will play in its future.
John Richard “Dick” O’Dell was born May 8, 1943, in Seward, Nebraska and passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 18, 2018, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, 10 days. Dick was the son of John Robert and Nellie Marie (Kilzer) O’Dell. He was a 1961 graduate of Seward High School. On April 5, 1964, Dick was united in marriage to Karen
