Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) releases its sixth edition of the Tilt-Up Construction and Engineering Manual. The updated manual contains substantial revisions based on feedback from a wide variety of experts throughout the industry and also includes new content. The manual grew from the previous edition's 260 pages to a 360-page volume. To order, visit the TCA website at www.tilt-up.org for contact TCA at (319) 895-6911.

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has released the book, "America's Top 100 Private Sector Transportation Design & Construction Professionals of the 20th Century." The book recognizes contributions made by individuals of the transportation construction industry including builders, engineers, equipment innovators, technology and materials innovators, safety pioneers, educators, news media, and association executives. The Top 100 list was selected from a survey that ARTBA conducted that was part of the association's 2002–2003 centennial celebration. For more information, as well as a copy of the ARTBA-TDF publication with background information and summary of each individual's accomplishments, visit the website at www.artba.org.

The EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) announces the availability of a Spanish and Canadian French version of ERA Technical Bulletin No. 1, a guide and primer to the EPDM rubber roofing system. To view the Spanish version, visit www.epdmroofs.org/technical/tbspanish.pdf and to view the Canadian French version, visit www.epdmroofs.org/technical/tbfrench.pdf.

Congistics Corportion introduces ControlBoard™, a scheduling, resource and dispatch software tool. Drag-and-drop features allow owners, project managers and dispatchers to see jobs, crews, equipment, and schedules at a glance. As changes are made, ControlBoard's database automatically updates all information across the board. Specifically built for the heavy construction industry, the software has been tested with industry leaders. For more information, call (800) 208-3048 or check the website at www.congistics.com.

To help contractors keep up with the new advancements in trenchless technology, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) has revised its Trenchless Construction and Rehabilitation Methods. The fourth edition of the manual has a revised chapter on pipe ramming methods and six new chapters on pipe bursting, sliplining, cured-in-place pipelining, fold and form pipelining, deformed/reformed HDPE pipelining, and vacuum excavation. Characteristics, equipment requirements, procedures, advantages, and disadvantages of each trenchless installation method as well as geotechnical considerations, soil compatibility and a revised glossary of terms is included. Order copies at the NUCA Store at www.nuca.com or call (703) 358-9300.

Mark Systems releases AGILIS, the all-inclusive software suite specifically designed for the construction industry which delivers equipment asset management and advanced job management integrated with a construction accounting system. With machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, real-time status of engine use and location allows the company to schedule equipment use efficiently according to job requirements. The system produces equipment break-even analyses and profit and loss statements. AGILIS' job management module allows ease and accuracy in managing people, equipment and materials while providing automatic time and materials collection for billing. The software includes industry-standard construction accounting including general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, human resources module, and check register as well as insurance claims management and accident tracking; automatic e-mail notification to insurance companies for equipment and personnel changes; and multi-company, multi-profit center accounting. For information, contact Robert Comperchio at (775) 852-0528 extension 22 or visit the website at www.mark-systems.com.

The Daveytronic digital blasting system software version 3.44 by Advanced Initiation Systems Inc. has been upgraded to allow the firing sequence and all detonators in the pattern to be tested by the hand-held field programming unit. It features remote total system verification by the blasting machine prior to the charge and firing sequences. Once the system verification is complete, the software offers up to a five-minute window to charge the system and an additional five-minute window to fire to coordinate with pre-blast safety procedures. For additional information, visit the website at www.daveytronic.com or e-mail info@daveytronic.com.

A new eight-panel pamphlet is available from Hougen Manufacturing focusing on the company's newest models of portable magnetic drills. Included are specifics for the HMD115 and HMD150, both ultra-low profile quill-feed drills as well as the HMD904 and the HMD505 model. Additional information analyzes Hougen's Rotaborach® Annular Cutter technology including RotaLoc™ and RotaLoc Plus™ quick release shank cutters. For information, call (810) 635-7111 or visit online at www.hougen.com.