Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition 2020 FORTA has once again donated fibers to engineering students across the country participating in this year’s Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition. The competition will take place on Sunday, March 29th, 2020 during the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL. The FRC Bowling Ball Competition challenges […]
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FRC Bowling Ball Competition 2018 FORTA Corporation is pleased to have donated fibers to students participating in the FRC Bowling Ball Competition that will take place at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Convention on Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. According to the ACI website, the objective of this competition is to […]
Read More Clean Water International is a nonprofit organization providing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions to rural communities in the Philippines and is expanding globally. They are located in the United States, Canada, and the Philippines. Founded in 2011 by Executive Director, Mr. Darrell Nelson, Clean Water International bases its efforts around their mission statement: “We […]
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FORTA Corporation donated $10,000 to in order to make “wishes” come true for two Make-a-Wish® foundation children. Make-a-Wish foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Make-a-Wish describes the program: “A wish come true has the power to make kids feel stronger, more courageous, and more determined to overcome their illnesses. Many families and […]
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The American Concrete Institute Malaysia (ACI-Malaysia), organized a 2-day concrete canoe competition at the University of Malaya from November 25-26th, 2017. The Malaysia Concrete Canoe Competition (MCCC), much like the ACI concrete canoe competitions in the United States, featured competitive events and heard from several distinguished speakers. In total, eight universities participated in the concrete canoe […]
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FORTA Corporation sponsored a team at the Grove City Relay for Life that took place July 28-29, 2017 in Memorial Park, Grove City, PA. FORTA’s sponsored team, “Lovett’s Striking Out Cancer”, was created in memory of Jeff Lovett, FORTA Corporation’s previous Director of Operations, who lost his battle with cancer in 2015. The Grove City […]
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It’s that time of year again! The concrete canoe season has begun and engineering students across the country are readying their competition canoe designs for the upcoming 2017 regional student competitions. Eighteen American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Conferences are held every spring around the country, each including a business meeting, professional/technical presentations, competitions […]
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The 22nd Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition was held on May 13-15, 2016, at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. The competition is a three-day event that hosts teams from all different academic backgrounds. This competition is unique because students are given the chance to design, build, and actually compete in the canoe they create. This […]
Read MoreThe Safe Way Is the Fiber Way: An area of concern for contractors when working on composite steel floor decks is the safety of their workers. Many contractors tell stories of their workers catching their boots on the wire mesh fabric, falling and injuring themselves. This can lead to costly workers compensation claims for the […]
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