Energy Performance Indicator available for cement plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that an Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) is now available for cement manufacturers.
4 storm-resistant building seminars remain in series
Two one-day continuing education seminars on building storm-resistant concrete homes and commercial buildings will be conducted this month: Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 7; and Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 8.
Hybrid precast system in library saves weight, improves performance
While precast concrete is an outstanding architectural material, its heavy weight can limit where and how it is used. A recently completed project demonstrates, however, that a new type of hybrid wall system combining cold-formed metal studs… – By Michael Chusid
Concrete Countertop Society chartered
Concrete Countertop Institute of Raleigh, N.C. (CCI) has formed the Concrete Countertop Society, representing design and fabrication professionals who aim to further their craft and help the industry grow, and announced the first conference…
Schnabel's Reno rail access corridor takes DFI award
Schnabel Foundation Co. was the winner of the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) annual Outstanding Project Award for the design/build subcontract of the Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor (ReTRAC), in Reno, Nev.
Hurricane-resistant building project puts resources on website
July's program at the Louisiana State University LaHouse LIVE on hurricane-resistant building training is now available around the clock at hurricaneconstruction.net.
The Association Report
Portland Cement Association's (PCA) Summer Forecast Report has cut back its growth targets for powder consumption this year.
Florida construction will help to address insatiable cement need
Demand for cement is up, and in a state that imports up to 40 percent of its cement from overseas, Florida is the logical place to build new capacity.
Concrete lowest of construction cost increases in July
"Construction materials costs heated up in July, even as other producers eased up on price increases," Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), said recently.
Marketing Concrete
One of the key elements of business success is the ability to change. However, it is often hard to figure out why, what and how to change without any outside ideas. – By Kimberly Kayler
Essroc Cement begins plant work
Essroc Cement of Nazareth, Penn., a subsidiary of Italcementi Group of Bergamo, Italy, is continuing its North American cement plant expansion and modernizations.
People in the News
Structural Group, a Baltimore-based specialty-contracting firm that delivers services, systems, and technologies that build, repair, protect, strengthen and reinforce concrete, steel, masonry, timber and soils - has promoted Brian Gallagher to vice president from his position as marketing director.
Kenworth of South Florida named as new dealer franchise
Kenworth of South Florida has been named as a new dealer serving the south Florida region that includes the counties surrounding Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero, Okeechobee, Naples and the Florida Keys.
World of Concrete Sculpture
Creating with concrete is a definite science, the testimony of trade association and business research and development labs, university curriculum and enough industry-sponsored studies to fill the Superdome.
Seretta lists tilt-up projects
Seretta Construction Inc. has been appointed as the concrete tilt-up contractor for the 35,000-square-foot Highland Oaks V office building in Tampa, Fla. for Duke Construction.
Blastrac 2-4800 retextures airport runways
The Blastrac 2-4800 DH - Blastrac Global's (blastrac.com) largest piece of shot blasting equipment - has improved the macrotexture and microtexture of airport runways, improving surface drainage and the ability for large aircraft to stop safely and quickly.
Hanson Pipe intros alternative concrete house in New Orleans
Hanson Pipe & Precast introduced the AeroDwell building system, a much stronger building alternative to wood and brick construction, during the Gulf Coast Reconstruction & Hurricane Preparedness Summit in New Orleans Aug. 28.
Dodger Stadium nenovation gave Boys of Summer 'Restoration with Innovation'
The Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium, the fourth oldest baseball ballpark in the major league, recently underwent a $40 million off-season construction project to restore the concrete surface of the seating bowl and various structures throughout. – By Nicole Roberge
Telsmith celebrates centennial with state political leaders
Telsmith Inc. (telsmith.com), an Astec company, hosted more than 750 guests at its recent 100th-anniversary event, which highlighted the company's century of service to the aggregate and mining industry, as well as its contribution to Wisconsin's economic growth.
The Industry Report
The QUIKRETE Companies (quikrete.com) have entered a joint venture with Charah Dry Mix LLC (charah.com) to manufacture and distribute selected products under the QUIKRETE bran
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