To better understand the effect of the U.S. aggregates industry on the economy and jobs, the Phoenix Center released a new economic "Scorecard" entitled The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry: A National, State, and County Analysis.
Bridges, Roads & Highways
With a track record of flexibility and versatility that’s hard to match, concrete is used to build bridges more than any other material in the world. And, thanks to advancements in technology, concrete is being used to rehabilitate highway systems to extend usability and years of service.
E-Z Drill VP of Sales, Randy Stevens, Retires
E-Z Drill, a leading manufacturer of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, announces the retirement of Randy Stevens, vice president of sales. Stevens has been with the company for more than 28 years, joining just two years after E-Z Drill was founded.
Cement Manufacturers Salute President Trump’s Push for Infrastructure Investments
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, lauded President Donald Trump’s call for $1.5 trillion to be invested in revitalizing the nation’s infrastructure, and urged Congress to take swift legislative action to fully fund and sustain projects now and into the future. Cement is the core ingredient in concrete, which helps make American highways, bridges, runways, water systems and river networks safer, more durable and longer lasting.
Aquajet Systems’ Aqua Spine Takes Hydrodemolition to New Spaces
Aquajet Systems AB, a global leader in hydrodemolition machine manufacturing, introduces the Aqua Spine. The multi-modular system uses highpressure water jets to precisely remove concrete from surfaces that may be inaccessible for Aqua Cutter robots, Aquajet’s traditional hydrodemolition machines. Used for onshore and offshore construction as well as in conventional and nuclear power plants, the Aqua Spine brings the power of hydrodemolition to tight, small places like never before.
Manufacturer Profile: Increte Systems, Inc.
After 39 years in business it’s still; quality products, quality education, quality support that equate to quality installations every time.
Press Release: American Concrete Institute Announces Recipients of The ACI Certification Award and ACI Construction Award at World of Concrete 2018
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the recipients of the ACI Certification Award and the ACI Construction Award at a press conference during World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 24, 2018.
Purdue researchers show concrete infused with wood nanocrystals is stronger, plan to use it in California bridge
Purdue University researchers are ready to test whether they can make a stronger bridge by using concrete infused with microscopic nanocrystals from wood. The researchers have been working with cellulose nanocrystals, byproducts generated by the paper, bioenergy, agriculture and pulp industries.
The Decorative Concrete Council announces winners of 8th annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition
The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, Missouri, has announced the winners of its eighth annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. The winners were recognized at a ceremony at the World of Concrete, Las Vegas, on Feb. 2, 2016.
Lackmond Stone’s new Lackmond Pro Series Bridge Saw Blade
Lackmond Stone, a leading distributor of professional tools and equipment, has announced the new Lackmond Pro Series Bridge Saw Blade. Lackmond’s new Pro Series Bridge saw blade is manufactured using the latest in diamond pattern technology, where the diamonds are arranged in a specific order resulting in consistent wear and cutting.
Modern Mosaic Artwork Livens San Diego’s Landscape
About 15 years ago while Robin Brailsford was installing public art mosaics at the Ed Pastor Transit Mall in Phoenix, her body screamed there had to be a better way to create vast mosaics in the ground. Her brain listened. “It was back-breaking work,” says the owner of Brailsford Public […]
