A new ACPA video, Insist on It, advocates contractors' use of certified concrete-pump operators. The group's certification program provides an independent

Now available in North America through a new Boonton, N.J., branch office of Stoke-on-Trent, England-based CDS Group, Envirocure temperature and humidity

Coreslab Structures, Inc. (Orlando) has earned a second three-year Safety & Health Achievement Program certification through the University of South Florida

Eyeing larger projects for its Composite Paver, Vast Enterprises, LLC, developed a 4- 8-in. version and installation grid. Although Vast's first composite

An October 2008 launch of CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp.'s low-permeability powder Rapid Set Low-P Cement targeted three markets, i.e., Missouri, Virgina,

Critics of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, which passed the U.S. House and foreshadows steep future taxes on portland cement and other products of energy-intensive processing, guarantee a rough ride for the legislation in the Senate later this year

Party interests aside, Rep. Joe Barton’s (R-TX) nay on American Clean Energy and Security Act likely reflects certain constituents’ sensitivity to a “national energy tax”

At a June 18 Capitol Hill news conference, the Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure released their blueprint for the next surface transportation authorization bill

Calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) granules’ tendency to rearrange into altered densities--some looser, others more tightly packed--leads to creep, the deformation concrete experiences under loading

During a recent two-day session in Chicago, NCMA and Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute representatives discussed how their groups could jointly promote paving stones and segmental retaining wall units, and support development of hardscape unit contractors/installers

In-line concrete masonry and hardscape unit surface treatment/distressing specialist Equipment Design Group is now operating as Rusticator Machinery, with Bradley Price at the helm

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved in a vote along party lines (12-7) the Clean Water Restoration Act (S. 787), empowering the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers with authority far beyond the original Clean Water Act

Under a new partnership with Calgary-based Whitemud Resources Inc., Cemstone has begun using WhitemudMK high-reactivity metakaolin (HRM) as a supplementary cementitious material in concrete mix designs for heavy/civil work

A proposed hazardous air pollutant regulation for the cement industry undermines the balance between environmental protection and economic viability, potentially forcing U.S. concrete producers to turn to foreign powder sources, PCA noted at EPA hearings June 16-18 in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Arlington, Va.

Just shy of the two-year anniversary of Cemex’s $16 billion acquisition of Australia’s Rinker Group, the Mexican building materials giant has agreed to sell its entire Australian operations to Swiss-owned Holcim Group for about $1.64 billion

Kenworth plans July production for the new mixer and dump-suited T470 truck, joining the company’s T800 and W900 workhorse models

Effective July 1, William Glusac will succeed Aggregate Industries President and CEO Nabil Bouris. Glusac joins the company with 25-plus years’ industry experience, including senior positions with Chicago-based Prairie Material Sales, (pre-Cemex) Rinker Materials Corp., and Vulcan Materials Co

Atlanta-based packaged concrete giant Quikrete Cos. has closed on Lafarge North America’s Quality Pavement Repair business, including QPR and RoadShop-branded bagged and bulk asphalt products, plus companion tools

Interlocking concrete pavements have a 29-year life cycle and, in low or high volume traffic conditions, have long-term costs within 5–10 percent of asphalt alternatives

Construction employment fell in 276 of the nation’s largest 299 metro areas from April 2008 to April 2009, according to a government-data analysis by AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson

Use of environmentally friendly concrete is one objective cited in a memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, principal owner of the $1.3 billion NFL venue rising in East Rutherford, N.J.

Underwriters Laboratories subsidiary UL Environment Inc. (ULE) has validated environmental claims for new drywall product, EcoRock, from Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Serious Materials

Citing the critical nature of cities' infrastructure investment, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute offers the Distress Manual and Pavement Condition

PRODUCERS During its 2009 Annual Meeting, Houston-based U.S. Concrete Inc. elected Ray Dillon to the board of directors. Filling the directorship vacated

Wooded, uneven terrain along Interstate 95 in Virginia provides an ideal home for a concrete landscape unit operator whose commitment to marketing in

Scale-Tron has announced the addition of RG Twin Shaft and SF Planetary mixers as part of an Ocmix product line from Ocmer, the Italian leader in batch

While concrete block masonry wall systems have proven their worth over decades of use, providing durability as well as sustainability, the PyroTherm Masonry

The Texas Legislature was on track to close its 2009 session without action on three egregious bills that would have disrupted the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex portland cement supply

Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corp. company, recently announced immediate commercial availability of the first compressed

During its annual meeting at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Murfreesboro, the Concrete Industry Management Program, National Steering Committee

A request for clarification was presented to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding a case of injury to a worker purposely caused

PLASTICIZING, WATER-REPELLENT ADMIXTURES The RheoFIT 900 line of water-repellent plasticizing admixtures is specially formulated to improve production

While national soccer teams have yet to qualify for FIFA Football World Cup 2010, Austrians already have gained renown at the event's headquarters, Soccer

A precast wall and modular building system supplied by Royal Concrete Concepts, Inc. (RCC) will perform the unlikely function of a bridge in Belle Glade,

With the latest version 8.6, Allan Block has upgraded its software package, AB Walls 2007, to simplify segmental retaining wall design while providing

Tuscan Collection Genuine Clay Pavers are Redland Brick's first wood-molded, clay product series offered in 6-in.-square and 6- 9-in. sizes. According

Kirchner Block & Brick staged its first Landscape Expo in St. Charles, Mo., earlier this year. While the main focus of the event was exposing Midwest

In addition to countertops and fireplace surrounds, Petaluma, Calif.-based Sonoma Cast Stone has crafted the EarthCrete bath tub line. The company cites

Northern Minnesota-based RealStone, LLC has introduced a new line of split-faced granite veneers to its line of building products. The split-faced veneers

Technical Guideline No. 410.1-2008 Guide for the Evaluation of Masonry Faade Structures was published recently by the International Concrete Repair Institute

Precast Specialties Corp. (PSC), a manufacturer of architectural, roadway and custom precast products, announces a new partnering agreement with DeRosa

Cintec America's Blastec is a blast protection system for existing masonry structures. Comprising a complete diagnostic design and installation service,

Architectural Testing certification of concrete roof tile products has been recognized by the insurance industry, MonierLifetile announces, providing

Though rain may delay a Baltimore Orioles game, the picnic area surrounding Oriole Park at Camden Yards can accommodate play even during wet weather.

ITW MULLER Designed to address specific needs of the block & paver industry, the new Octopus 303 BP stretch wrapping unit features the Tail Tucker, which

SAMUEL STRAPPING Company manufactures and supplies a range of steel and plastic strapping, hand tools, edge protection, stretch film equipment, and consumables.

Designed to increase strapping efficiency and safety level, Model 440 dispenser features solid state programming to accurately measure strap length; control

Proceq's Canin+ Corrosion Analyzing Instrument precisely locates areas of active corrosion--a chief culprit, when undetected, in reducing the life span of reinforced concrete structures--to effectively minimize corrective maintenance costs

Pursuant to a series of incidents in North America, safety authorities recently have conducted multiple on-site accident investigations at paver producing

Wooded, uneven terrain along Interstate 95 in Virginia provides an ideal home for a concrete landscape unit operator whose commitment to marketing in

Scale-Tron has announced the addition of RG Twin Shaft and SF Planetary mixers as part of an Ocmix product line from Ocmer, the Italian leader in batch

While national soccer teams have yet to qualify for FIFA Football World Cup 2010, Austrians already have gained renown at the event's headquarters, Soccer

A precast wall and modular building system supplied by Royal Concrete Concepts, Inc. (RCC) will perform the unlikely function of a bridge in Belle Glade,

Citing the critical nature of cities' infrastructure investment, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute offers the Distress Manual and Pavement Condition

Wooded, uneven terrain along Interstate 95 in Virginia provides an ideal home for a concrete landscape unit operator whose commitment to marketing in

Scale-Tron has announced the addition of RG Twin Shaft and SF Planetary mixers as part of an Ocmix product line from Ocmer, the Italian leader in batch

While concrete block masonry wall systems have proven their worth over decades of use, providing durability as well as sustainability, the PyroTherm Masonry

The Texas Legislature was on track to close its 2009 session without action on three egregious bills that would have disrupted the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex portland cement supply

A request for clarification was presented to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding a case of injury to a worker purposely caused

With the latest version 8.6, Allan Block has upgraded its software package, AB Walls 2007, to simplify segmental retaining wall design while providing

Though rain may delay a Baltimore Orioles game, the picnic area surrounding Oriole Park at Camden Yards can accommodate play even during wet weather.

Pursuant to a series of incidents in North America, safety authorities recently have conducted multiple on-site accident investigations at paver producing

Scale-Tron has announced the addition of RG Twin Shaft and SF Planetary mixers as part of an Ocmix product line from Ocmer, the Italian leader in batch

A request for clarification was presented to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding a case of injury to a worker purposely caused

Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corp. company, recently announced immediate commercial availability of the first compressed

Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corp. company, recently announced immediate commercial availability of the first compressed

Scale-Tron has announced the addition of RG Twin Shaft and SF Planetary mixers as part of an Ocmix product line from Ocmer, the Italian leader in batch

Pursuant to a series of incidents in North America, safety authorities recently have conducted multiple on-site accident investigations at paver producing

Kirchner Block & Brick staged its first Landscape Expo in St. Charles, Mo., earlier this year. While the main focus of the event was exposing Midwest

In addition to countertops and fireplace surrounds, Petaluma, Calif.-based Sonoma Cast Stone has crafted the EarthCrete bath tub line. The company cites

Northern Minnesota-based RealStone, LLC has introduced a new line of split-faced granite veneers to its line of building products. The split-faced veneers

Technical Guideline No. 410.1-2008 Guide for the Evaluation of Masonry Faade Structures was published recently by the International Concrete Repair Institute

Precast Specialties Corp. (PSC), a manufacturer of architectural, roadway and custom precast products, announces a new partnering agreement with DeRosa

Cintec America's Blastec is a blast protection system for existing masonry structures. Comprising a complete diagnostic design and installation service,

Architectural Testing certification of concrete roof tile products has been recognized by the insurance industry, MonierLifetile announces, providing

Though rain may delay a Baltimore Orioles game, the picnic area surrounding Oriole Park at Camden Yards can accommodate play even during wet weather.

ITW MULLER Designed to address specific needs of the block & paver industry, the new Octopus 303 BP stretch wrapping unit features the Tail Tucker, which

SAMUEL STRAPPING Company manufactures and supplies a range of steel and plastic strapping, hand tools, edge protection, stretch film equipment, and consumables.

Designed to increase strapping efficiency and safety level, Model 440 dispenser features solid state programming to accurately measure strap length; control

Proceq's Canin+ Corrosion Analyzing Instrument precisely locates areas of active corrosion--a chief culprit, when undetected, in reducing the life span of reinforced concrete structures--to effectively minimize corrective maintenance costs

Pursuant to a series of incidents in North America, safety authorities recently have conducted multiple on-site accident investigations at paver producing

Citing the critical nature of cities' infrastructure investment, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute offers the Distress Manual and Pavement Condition

PRODUCERS During its 2009 Annual Meeting, Houston-based U.S. Concrete Inc. elected Ray Dillon to the board of directors. Filling the directorship vacated

Wooded, uneven terrain along Interstate 95 in Virginia provides an ideal home for a concrete landscape unit operator whose commitment to marketing in

Scale-Tron has announced the addition of RG Twin Shaft and SF Planetary mixers as part of an Ocmix product line from Ocmer, the Italian leader in batch

While concrete block masonry wall systems have proven their worth over decades of use, providing durability as well as sustainability, the PyroTherm Masonry

The Texas Legislature was on track to close its 2009 session without action on three egregious bills that would have disrupted the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex portland cement supply

Minnesota-based McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corp. company, recently announced immediate commercial availability of the first compressed

During its annual meeting at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Murfreesboro, the Concrete Industry Management Program, National Steering Committee

A request for clarification was presented to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding a case of injury to a worker purposely caused

PLASTICIZING, WATER-REPELLENT ADMIXTURES The RheoFIT 900 line of water-repellent plasticizing admixtures is specially formulated to improve production

While national soccer teams have yet to qualify for FIFA Football World Cup 2010, Austrians already have gained renown at the event's headquarters, Soccer

A precast wall and modular building system supplied by Royal Concrete Concepts, Inc. (RCC) will perform the unlikely function of a bridge in Belle Glade,

With the latest version 8.6, Allan Block has upgraded its software package, AB Walls 2007, to simplify segmental retaining wall design while providing

Tuscan Collection Genuine Clay Pavers are Redland Brick's first wood-molded, clay product series offered in 6-in.-square and 6- 9-in. sizes. According

CRH has announced the resignation, effective July 31, of its most seasoned senior manager this side of the Atlantic, Oldcastle Chief Executive Tom Hill. Replacing him will be Mark Towe, who in July 2006 succeeded him in the same capacity with Oldcastle Materials

A merger that leading manufactured-concrete equipment manufacturers Hawkeye Group, Pedershaab Concrete Technologies and companies affiliated with CTI Inc. announced earlier this year has spawned parent organization Concrete Technologies Worldwide (CTW), headed by Richard Shoemaker, president and chief executive officer

A Memorandum of Understanding announced in mid-June will see Caterpillar and Navistar pursue global on-highway truck business opportunities, including development of a North American severe-service construction model, and cooperate on a variety of engine platforms

Transit Mix Concrete & Materials' Seven Points Plant in east Texas is the first operation to be certified under the Green-Star Program

Filling the vacancy in its lead staff position following the resignation of Mark Hogan, the NCMA board of directors has appointed Robert Thomas, vice president of engineering & research and 18-year association veteran, to fill the role of president in an interim capacity

Republican senators blocked passage on June 6 of a bill that would limit carbon dioxide emissions across the U.S. business and consumer economy, and likely spawn new taxes on myriad fossil fuel uses, including portland cement production

Safety Equipment Standards Your Keys to Business Success is a new publication from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) that examines

As part of its national expansion strategy, ProSpec, Bonsal American Inc.'s brand of professionally specified construction products, has added seven new

An April 18 directive issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) might interest producers who have elected to participate in OSHA's

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Foundation for Education & Research has launched a Foundation for the Future Endowment Campaign seeking to

Precast Specialties Corp. (PSC) announces the availability of a wide range of precast concrete roadway products. Durable and economical, the producer

Pacific Southwest Concrete Alliance (PSCA) has recognized 34-year construction industry veteran Brent Coulson with its first annual Promoter of the Year

One of the nation's largest contractors working in what arguably has ranked among the world's fastest-paced high-rise construction markets Las Vegas cannot

Besser Co. has closed on a deal for Grubb AMC of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. The acquisition includes future product development projects and the Stone

All PSC roadway components are fabricated from air-entrained, superplasticized, 5,000-psi concrete, company officials report, using the latest mixing

Safety Vision has hired Russell Austen as director of engineering to manage the company's in-house engineering department at its Houston headquarters

In a country ravaged by conflict over several decades, the availability of affordable building materials may help spur redevelopment. Geo-Building Technologies,

Pursuing a national expansion strategy, Ecolite Concrete USA launched a distributorship model to deliver its rapid-erection, prefabricated cellular concrete

At its annual spring committee meeting in Chicago, Portland Cement Association (PCA) awarded eight industry professionals Promotion Progress Awards in

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute as well as cosponsors Brick Industry Association and National Concrete Masonry Association announce the first

CLEANING ACCESSORIES To help users identify appropriate implements for an application, the company has updated its water jet accessory catalog, as well

American Concrete Institute announces the release of two of its best-selling publications. The first 530-08: Building Code Requirements and Specification

TXIESC.com has been introduced by TXI Expanded Shale & Clay as an online resource highlighting expanded shale and clay (ES&C) lightweight aggregate through

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recently unveiled

To maintain the security essential for shipping providers, plans for DHL's new 290,000-sq.-ft., Allentown, Pa., distribution facility called for 3,450

Streamlining construction and enabling developers to reclaim valuable real estate, Strata Systems notes, Sleeve-It is a code-compliant system for building

After running 100 million units over a seven-year period through a dual machine line, Tri-Cities Block Plant Manager Bryan Hoilman welcomed a new challenge:

After closing on Rhode Island synthetic concrete-reinforcing fiber manufacturer Nycon Inc., Pure Earth Inc. has effected a name change to New Nycon Inc.,

If popular trends often are viewed as a new wave, Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction industry can be considered an imminent tsunami.

Long the nucleus of technical support for block & paver interests, the National Concrete Masonry Association has taken a quantum leap in testing and engineering

Increasingly stringent environmental regulations and an intensifying movement have generated interest in permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP).

A new study from Cleveland market researcher Freedonia Group projects that demand for brick and block products will increase 2.2 percent annually to 15.9

Besser Co. has closed on a deal for Grubb AMC of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. The acquisition includes future product development projects and the Stone

In a country ravaged by conflict over several decades, the availability of affordable building materials may help spur redevelopment. Geo-Building Technologies,

American Concrete Institute announces the release of two of its best-selling publications. The first 530-08: Building Code Requirements and Specification

After running 100 million units over a seven-year period through a dual machine line, Tri-Cities Block Plant Manager Bryan Hoilman welcomed a new challenge:

National Cement Co. parent Vicat Group has acquired Walker Concrete and Walker Construction Products, Stockbridge, Ga., which serve primarily south-metro

Long the nucleus of technical support for block & paver interests, the National Concrete Masonry Association has taken a quantum leap in testing and engineering

Besser Co. has closed on a deal for Grubb AMC of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. The acquisition includes future product development projects and the Stone

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Brick Industry Association have a renewed an alliance through which representatives of both

Negative building and construction numbers matching or surpassing decades-old market lows plagued the first half of 2008. The American Institute of Architects

The National Concrete Masonry Association has created a membership category for segmental retaining wall (SRW) contractors and installers, whose ranks

Long the nucleus of technical support for block & paver interests, the National Concrete Masonry Association has taken a quantum leap in testing and engineering

After closing on Rhode Island synthetic concrete-reinforcing fiber manufacturer Nycon Inc., Pure Earth Inc. has effected a name change to New Nycon Inc.,

Lafarge North America recently signed an agreement with Jamaica Pre-Mix Ltd. to create Jamaica Aggregates Ltd. Jamaica Pre-Mix will contribute its aggregate

Increasingly stringent environmental regulations and an intensifying movement have generated interest in permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP).

National Cement Co. parent Vicat Group has acquired Walker Concrete and Walker Construction Products, Stockbridge, Ga., which serve primarily south-metro

If popular trends often are viewed as a new wave, Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the construction industry can be considered an imminent tsunami.

BESSER The stone-aging machine (SAM) operates in line and keeps pace with the output of the highest-capacity machines, the manufacturer affirms. Paving

MDU Resources Group has acquired Yarbrough's Dirt Pit, Inc. (dba Yarbrough's Material & Construction), which operates a ready mixed plant and 300,000-plus-tons/year

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) has released for public comment the first draft of a revision to the 1998 version of UniFormat. Comments

A new study from Cleveland market researcher Freedonia Group projects that demand for brick and block products will increase 2.2 percent annually to 15.9

FOUNDATION REPAIR Manufacturer notes that its DynaPier system allows the strength and durability of piers to be placed directly underneath a footing,

Beyond rebate checks for individual taxpayers, businesses will benefit from a key provision in the economic stimulus package that cleared Congress and

Safety Equipment Standards Your Keys to Business Success is a new publication from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) that examines

As part of its national expansion strategy, ProSpec, Bonsal American Inc.'s brand of professionally specified construction products, has added seven new

An April 18 directive issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) might interest producers who have elected to participate in OSHA's

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Foundation for Education & Research has launched a Foundation for the Future Endowment Campaign seeking to

Precast Specialties Corp. (PSC) announces the availability of a wide range of precast concrete roadway products. Durable and economical, the producer

Pacific Southwest Concrete Alliance (PSCA) has recognized 34-year construction industry veteran Brent Coulson with its first annual Promoter of the Year

One of the nation's largest contractors working in what arguably has ranked among the world's fastest-paced high-rise construction markets Las Vegas cannot

Besser Co. has closed on a deal for Grubb AMC of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. The acquisition includes future product development projects and the Stone

All PSC roadway components are fabricated from air-entrained, superplasticized, 5,000-psi concrete, company officials report, using the latest mixing

Safety Vision has hired Russell Austen as director of engineering to manage the company's in-house engineering department at its Houston headquarters

In a country ravaged by conflict over several decades, the availability of affordable building materials may help spur redevelopment. Geo-Building Technologies,

Pursuing a national expansion strategy, Ecolite Concrete USA launched a distributorship model to deliver its rapid-erection, prefabricated cellular concrete

At its annual spring committee meeting in Chicago, Portland Cement Association (PCA) awarded eight industry professionals Promotion Progress Awards in

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute as well as cosponsors Brick Industry Association and National Concrete Masonry Association announce the first

CLEANING ACCESSORIES To help users identify appropriate implements for an application, the company has updated its water jet accessory catalog, as well

American Concrete Institute announces the release of two of its best-selling publications. The first 530-08: Building Code Requirements and Specification

TXIESC.com has been introduced by TXI Expanded Shale & Clay as an online resource highlighting expanded shale and clay (ES&C) lightweight aggregate through

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recently unveiled

To maintain the security essential for shipping providers, plans for DHL's new 290,000-sq.-ft., Allentown, Pa., distribution facility called for 3,450

Streamlining construction and enabling developers to reclaim valuable real estate, Strata Systems notes, Sleeve-It is a code-compliant system for building

After running 100 million units over a seven-year period through a dual machine line, Tri-Cities Block Plant Manager Bryan Hoilman welcomed a new challenge:

VOCON Remarketing's VOC Program is the industry's best solution for effective dispersal of your used mixer trucks. View video

VOCON Remarketing's VOC Program is the industry's best solution for effective dispersal of your used mixer trucks. View video

Safety @ 360?SM Initiative Oshkosh introduces an advanced 3-part Side Roll Protection safety system on the S-Series? front discharge mixer. View video.

Safety @ 360?SM Initiative Oshkosh introduces an advanced 3-part Side Roll Protection safety system on the S-Series? front discharge mixer. View video.

Advanced Concrete Technologies is a single source supplier of turnkey concrete mixing and batching systems. View video.

Advanced Concrete Technologies is a single source supplier of turnkey concrete mixing and batching systems. View video.

Recognizing three top award winners and 20 U.S. finalists among four categories, the Second Annual Cemex U.S. Building Awards program highlights green

In conjunction with research partner Siemens, McGraw-Hill Construction has released Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket, which concludes that most

Recognizing three top award winners and 20 U.S. finalists among four categories, the Second Annual Cemex U.S. Building Awards program highlights green

In conjunction with research partner Siemens, McGraw-Hill Construction has released Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket, which concludes that most

Developed by the Portland Cement Association's Durability Subcommittee, Guide Specification for Concrete Subject to Alkali-Silica Reactions [2007 edition,

In a Federal Register posting, the General Services Administration, National Aeronautical and Space Administration, and U.S. Department of Defense have

West Mifflin, Pa.-based Universal Aggregates designed, constructed and currently operates a 3,500-sq.-ft. plant at the Birchwood Power Facility in King

West Mifflin, Pa.-based Universal Aggregates designed, constructed and currently operates a 3,500-sq.-ft. plant at the Birchwood Power Facility in King

VStructural, LLC (VSL) was awarded a contract to furnish and install a bonded post-tensioning system for the $660 million Huey P. Long bridge-widening

Fans attending the home opener at New York's Yankee Stadium in March 2009 are not likely to recognize Qubec's role in building the new facility. Most

The American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association will offer a new seminar, Designing High Performance Structures,

Hanson Structural Precast announced in late April the purchase of Cheyenne Concrete Co. and its Eagle Precast Co. and Alpine Crane & Rigging subsidiaries.

Waukesha, Wis.-based Spancrete Group, Inc., has introduced its ER Post Structural System, incorporating precast trusses to provide column-free spans and

Staged at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, the 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will offer what event

A new, 60,000-sq.-ft. Hanson Pipe & Precast facility in Longview, Texas, will use innovative technology to produce concrete box culverts and precast components

A group of regional, primarily independent concrete block producers has banded together to form a national consortium, Concrete Products Group, LLC, to

Oldcastle Products' Dublin-based parent company CRH Plc recently exercised its option to buy out the remaining 50 percent stake in Florida's Paver Systems,

Fans attending the home opener at New York's Yankee Stadium in March 2009 are not likely to recognize Qubec's role in building the new facility. Most

Having had a hand in building nearly a dozen concrete hardscape unit plants in the U.S. and Canada, Concrete Stone & Tile Corp.'s (CST) Bill Maguire knows

A family-owned business with third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation members not content to do things the way they've always been done, Nitterhouse Masonry

In 1907, David L. Brown established in Sudbury, Ontario, the area's first concrete products operation Brown's Concrete Products, Ltd. to meet the demands

Overseeing 15 stretch-wrapping lift tables for Tracy, Calif.-based Basalite Concrete Products LLC, Special Projects Manager Fritz Anthes was ready for

Having had a hand in building nearly a dozen concrete hardscape unit plants in the U.S. and Canada, Concrete Stone & Tile Corp.'s (CST) Bill Maguire knows

A family-owned business with third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation members not content to do things the way they've always been done, Nitterhouse Masonry

Accommodating Atlanta's first urban Wal-Mart, several other big-box retail stores, and plentiful parking on a nine-acre site was the primary challenge

After 18 years of providing turnkey production packages from limited facilities in Portsmouth, Advanced Concrete Technologies has dedicated a new corporate

Hanson Structural Precast announced in late April the purchase of Cheyenne Concrete Co. and its Eagle Precast Co. and Alpine Crane & Rigging subsidiaries.

Waukesha, Wis.-based Spancrete Group, Inc., has introduced its ER Post Structural System, incorporating precast trusses to provide column-free spans and

The National Precast Concrete Association was recently named an accredited training provider for state quality control inspectors of precast drainage

The Bayshore Town Center North Parking Structure recently garnered a Wisconsin Builder Top Projects of 2006 award for Waukesha, Wis.-based Spancrete Group,

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Royal Concrete Concepts is the first producer to provide single-family concrete modular homes that will earn the Fortified

Precast Specialties Corp. (PSC) cites the availability of a wide range of precast roadway products in standard configurations from stock or in custom

Reflecting and reinforcing the growing awareness of pervious concrete benefits, including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognition as a best practice

After a seven-day trial and testimony from more than 30 witnesses, a federal jury last month found that Teamsters Local 287 in San Jose, Calif., violated

Reflecting and reinforcing the growing awareness of pervious concrete benefits, including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognition as a best practice

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Portland Cement Association, and Land Development Today magazine have scheduled a second round of Pervious

Testifying at a House Science & Technology Committee/Technology & Innovation Subcommittee hearing last month, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

After a seven-day trial and testimony from more than 30 witnesses, a federal jury last month found that Teamsters Local 287 in San Jose, Calif., violated

Developed by the Portland Cement Association's Durability Subcommittee, Guide Specification for Concrete Subject to Alkali-Silica Reactions [2007 edition,

The American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association will offer a new seminar, Designing High Performance Structures,

Having successfully completed field trials and customer acceptance tests this spring, Veri-Tek International, Corp. announced last month the first shipments

After a seven-day trial and testimony from more than 30 witnesses, a federal jury last month found that Teamsters Local 287 in San Jose, Calif., violated

Located about 30 miles southeast of San Jose (from where it moved two years ago), Mission Concrete operates a modestly sized, advanced facility in Gilroy,

After 18 years of providing turnkey production packages from limited facilities in Portsmouth, Advanced Concrete Technologies has dedicated a new corporate

Staged at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, the 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will offer what event

Hanson Structural Precast announced in late April the purchase of Cheyenne Concrete Co. and its Eagle Precast Co. and Alpine Crane & Rigging subsidiaries.

Having had a hand in building nearly a dozen concrete hardscape unit plants in the U.S. and Canada, Concrete Stone & Tile Corp.'s (CST) Bill Maguire knows

A family-owned business with third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation members not content to do things the way they've always been done, Nitterhouse Masonry

Overseeing 15 stretch-wrapping lift tables for Tracy, Calif.-based Basalite Concrete Products LLC, Special Projects Manager Fritz Anthes was ready for

Accommodating Atlanta's first urban Wal-Mart, several other big-box retail stores, and plentiful parking on a nine-acre site was the primary challenge

A group of regional, primarily independent concrete block producers has banded together to form a national consortium, Concrete Products Group, LLC, to

Recognizing three top award winners and 20 U.S. finalists among four categories, the Second Annual Cemex U.S. Building Awards program highlights green

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published a new rule mandating high-visibility safety apparel for workers within rights-of-way of federal-aid

After 18 years of providing turnkey production packages from limited facilities in Portsmouth, Advanced Concrete Technologies has dedicated a new corporate

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Employees from Amputations, a

Staged at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, the 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will offer what event

Reflecting and reinforcing the growing awareness of pervious concrete benefits, including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognition as a best practice

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Portland Cement Association, and Land Development Today magazine have scheduled a second round of Pervious

Testifying at a House Science & Technology Committee/Technology & Innovation Subcommittee hearing last month, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

Having successfully completed field trials and customer acceptance tests this spring, Veri-Tek International, Corp. announced last month the first shipments

In conjunction with research partner Siemens, McGraw-Hill Construction has released Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket, which concludes that most

Two closed and two pending mega-deals define a new world order of five heavy building materials players, each with upwards of $20 billion in annual cement,

HeidelbergCement AG's proposed takeover of Hanson Plc (note Editorial, page 4) would afford the suitor a much greater presence in North America, where

A Hanson Plc buy out would cap a decade-long ownership transition involving United Kingdom heavy building materials multinationals and four of the industry's

Hanson Structural Precast announced in late April the purchase of Cheyenne Concrete Co. and its Eagle Precast Co. and Alpine Crane & Rigging subsidiaries.

Mexican building materials giant Cemex extended from May 18 to June 8, then June 22, the deadline of its best and final offer for Rinker Group, valued

After a seven-day trial and testimony from more than 30 witnesses, a federal jury last month found that Teamsters Local 287 in San Jose, Calif., violated

Oldcastle Products' Dublin-based parent company CRH Plc recently exercised its option to buy out the remaining 50 percent stake in Florida's Paver Systems,

Developed by the Portland Cement Association's Durability Subcommittee, Guide Specification for Concrete Subject to Alkali-Silica Reactions [2007 edition,

In a Federal Register posting, the General Services Administration, National Aeronautical and Space Administration, and U.S. Department of Defense have

Hanson Pipe & Precast announces three promotions and one new appointment. In the Western region, based in Portland, Ore., Dustin Kruger was promoted to

The National Precast Concrete Association has named Ronald Fleming vice president of Marketing and Communication. In the newly established role, Fleming

L.B. Foster Co. Chairman Lee Foster II, CEO Stan Hasselbusch, and other executives presided over formal closing of May 7 trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Following a workplace injury for which the doctor prescribes restricted work upon the patient's return to employment, companies have two options: providing

ADHESIVE ANCHORING Epcon G5, an extended working time epoxy adhesive, has met ICC-ESR 1137 criteria for high-strength anchoring and is compliant with

Waukesha, Wis.-based Spancrete Group, Inc., has introduced its ER Post Structural System, incorporating precast trusses to provide column-free spans and

The National Precast Concrete Association was recently named an accredited training provider for state quality control inspectors of precast drainage

VStructural, LLC (VSL) was awarded a contract to furnish and install a bonded post-tensioning system for the $660 million Huey P. Long bridge-widening

The Bayshore Town Center North Parking Structure recently garnered a Wisconsin Builder Top Projects of 2006 award for Waukesha, Wis.-based Spancrete Group,

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Royal Concrete Concepts is the first producer to provide single-family concrete modular homes that will earn the Fortified

A new, 60,000-sq.-ft. Hanson Pipe & Precast facility in Longview, Texas, will use innovative technology to produce concrete box culverts and precast components

Precast Specialties Corp. (PSC) cites the availability of a wide range of precast roadway products in standard configurations from stock or in custom

The United States' relatively low investment in virtually all aspects of mobility-related infrastructure airports, public transit, railway systems, roads

Fans attending the home opener at New York's Yankee Stadium in March 2009 are not likely to recognize Qubec's role in building the new facility. Most

The American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association will offer a new seminar, Designing High Performance Structures,

Having had a hand in building nearly a dozen concrete hardscape unit plants in the U.S. and Canada, Concrete Stone & Tile Corp.'s (CST) Bill Maguire knows

A family-owned business with third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation members not content to do things the way they've always been done, Nitterhouse Masonry

West Mifflin, Pa.-based Universal Aggregates designed, constructed and currently operates a 3,500-sq.-ft. plant at the Birchwood Power Facility in King

Located about 30 miles southeast of San Jose (from where it moved two years ago), Mission Concrete operates a modestly sized, advanced facility in Gilroy,

Winners of the third annual Members' Circle of Distinction Design Challenge were announced earlier this year by concrete countertop industry expert Fu-Tung

In 1907, David L. Brown established in Sudbury, Ontario, the area's first concrete products operation Brown's Concrete Products, Ltd. to meet the demands

Overseeing 15 stretch-wrapping lift tables for Tracy, Calif.-based Basalite Concrete Products LLC, Special Projects Manager Fritz Anthes was ready for

SKIN PROTECTION, GLOVES Providing on-the-job protection, company further expands its product offerings. Among these, Fibre-Metal Bugoff Kit helps prevent

The simplicity of ICF design belies the impact of its benefits. The system's basic components are few: a face shell of polystyrene foam, a core of reinforced

More information on LEED and green building is available from a number of sources: The LEED Rating System can be downloaded at no cost from its website,

In a quest to build stronger, more energy-efficient and sustainable structures, Green Sandwich Technologies, North Hollywood, Calif., selected foam produced

While Joseph Hagerman's research fellowship with New York-based Rafael Violy Architects aims to advance green roof technology, his work may serve as well

The simplicity of ICF design belies the impact of its benefits. The system's basic components are few: a face shell of polystyrene foam, a core of reinforced

More information on LEED and green building is available from a number of sources: The LEED Rating System can be downloaded at no cost from its website,

In a quest to build stronger, more energy-efficient and sustainable structures, Green Sandwich Technologies, North Hollywood, Calif., selected foam produced

While Joseph Hagerman's research fellowship with New York-based Rafael Violy Architects aims to advance green roof technology, his work may serve as well

Among the fastest-growing building systems in the U.S., insulating concrete form (ICF) construction offers greater strength, energy efficiency, durability

The simplicity of ICF design belies the impact of its benefits. The system's basic components are few: a face shell of polystyrene foam, a core of reinforced

More information on LEED and green building is available from a number of sources: The LEED Rating System can be downloaded at no cost from its website,

In a quest to build stronger, more energy-efficient and sustainable structures, Green Sandwich Technologies, North Hollywood, Calif., selected foam produced

After witnessing the destruction wrought by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, a group of San Antonio-area business people convened to form Omni Block Group,

With the introduction of the proprietary Omni Block, masonry stands to gain even greater traction in the field of building. Combining concrete's strength,

BLOCK HEIGHT MEASUREMENT For greater quality control, savings in scrapped product, reduced downtime, and plant safety, the manufacturer notes, its noncontact

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association, Mt. Vernon, Va., reports that 2005 was a record year for tilt-up construction sales in the U.S., with more than 753

HIAB, INC. The M Class range of Moffett truck-mounted forklifts introduced by former Cargotec Inc. is said to offer improved performance, visibility,

All Star Aggregate Inc. announced recently the sale of its southern Nevada concrete production and distribution business to Silver State Materials LLC,

Acknowledging that contractors' promotion, advocacy, and codes & standards interests overlap with many areas of its producer-member programs, the National

Cemstone Products Co., Mendota Heights, Minn., has acquired Carlton, Minn.-based Lambert Ready Mix. The operation lies about 25 miles west of Duluth and

After five years of collaboration involving the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), Iowa State University/Bridge

Featured in the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) 2006 Products Catalog is The Roads That Built America, an illustrated history

Austrians reach new mountains in the latest example of a strong, family-owned construction materials and products business heeding a big operator's buyout

Integrated concrete, aggregate and cement supplier Silvi Group, Fairless Hills, Pa., has added 20 trucks and related support equipment to its 130-front-discharge-mixer

Houston-based U.S. Concrete Inc. is on track to become a top-five player in ready mixed production following last month's announcement of closed and prospective

Paris-based Lafarge Group consummated purchase of remaining Lafarge North America shares, representing a 46.8 percent stake and thus closing the books

While Joseph Hagerman's research fellowship with New York-based Rafael Violy Architects aims to advance green roof technology, his work may serve as well

The American Concrete Pavement Association's newest technical publication, Design of Concrete Pavement for Streets and Roads, provides an overview of

Schaumburg, Ill.-based Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute has named Robert Risser, Jr. president, responsible for the daily operations and directing

Cemstone Products Co., Mendota Heights, Minn., has named Mark Keogh controller. Prior to joining Cemstone, Keogh was vice president of finance at John

The North Central Cement Council has named Jason Kruger pavement engineer for Minnesota. He is responsible for market development and promotion of concrete

Chuck Martz, president of Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. in Lexington, Ky., has been named chairman of the ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008 exposition, scheduled

Command Alkon announces the addition of Jerry Johnston to its management team as corporate controller. A CPA, he brings 30-plus years' experience in finance

Although it exempts portland cement, the new Chrome VI (CrVI, known as hexavalent chrome, or simply chrome six) standard impacts operators who (1) cut

According to the president of two national safety companies, a career in safety offers long-term job security and satisfaction, as professionals will

A Fire Safe Construction Advisory Council (FSCAC) report concludes that a compartmentalized construction approach using concrete-based methods is competitive

The inaugural World of Hardscapes, produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association, will be March

The www.paversearch.com site has been officially launched to provide homeowners, do-it-yourselfers and industry professionals with free access to paver

A 160-page book featuring 300 color images of installations by Hanson Paver Products, formerly known as PaverModule, offers an impressive view of the

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has named Kristine McIntosh director of education, responsible for coordinating student education efforts through

Continuing to expand the network of companies delivering CarbonCast precast technology, AltusGroup, Inc. has named Meadow Burke Products and A.L. Patterson

Keynoting the 8th International Conference on Concrete Block Paving, Sustainable Paving for Our Future, in San Francisco, Nov. 6-8, will be Neil Weinstein,

Lindsay Manufacturing Co., Omaha, Neb., a maker of center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems, has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary

Bill Poneleit (center) of Concrete Unit Step Co., Inc., in Collinsville, Ill., received the 2005 Unit Step Annual Achievement Award from Rick Smith (left)

The Cement Association of Canada's 2006 Canadian Cement Industry Sustainability Report cites long-standing commitment to developing technologies and processes

Citing such factors as employer preference, industry practice, and efficiency of operations, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Iron Workers

A merger has been announced involving iSqFt, based in Cincinnati, and Denver-based Northstar Exchange Corp., also known as Construction Information Network

Saguaro Correctional Facility, Eloy, Ariz. To meet anticipated demand, Corrections Corp. of America's (CCA) newest six-building facility will add 1,896

Seeking a rapid construction method providing structural integrity and long service life, Pennsylvania's Downington School District awarded Oldcastle

Orange County, Fla.-based Finfrock Design-Manufacture-Construct has contracted to provide design-build services for a 913-car garage for Highwoods Properties

Amid the 35th anniversary celebration, Fabcon announces that three big box retailers have selected its patented VersaCore Plus wall panels for five new

Five National Association for Women in Masonry members trade experts in the fields of masonry and exterior finishes instructed 300,000 attendees in masonry

Mehdi Setareh, associate professor of architecture in the School of Architecture + Design in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and adjunct

Having devoted half a century to the design, manufacture and installation of post-tensioning systems and components, VStructural, LLC (VSL) celebrates

As part of its Celebrate the Interstate 50th Anniversary campaign, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials will sponsor National

The Concrete Homes Council's (CHC) fifth anniversary this year has been marked, in part, with the launch of www.concretehomescouncil.org, designed specifically

The Concrete Homes Council has produced profiles of three new homes to showcase cast-in-place, removable-form methods. More design and construction professionals,

In Concrete Systems for Homes and Low-Rise Construction, Portland Cement Association and McGraw-Hill have joined forces to provide expert, straightforward

Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association, St. Petersburg, Fla., and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have formed an alliance to focus

Since its formation in 1998, Midwest Products Group Co. has proved the economies of bringing a handful of independent block and masonry supply businesses

The Automated Cargo Transport System (ACTS) for tanker unloading was developed by a veteran of the dry goods transportation industry operating in a highly

A national nonprofit organization, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) was formed in 1993 by a coalition of leaders representing a full spectrum

COMPACT WHEEL LOADERS Offering increased engine and hydraulic power as well as a choice of buckets and attachments, the manufacturer emphasizes, the new

The Automated Cargo Transport System (ACTS) for tanker unloading was developed by a veteran of the dry goods transportation industry operating in a highly

After five years of collaboration involving the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT), Iowa State University/Bridge

A Fire Safe Construction Advisory Council (FSCAC) report concludes that a compartmentalized construction approach using concrete-based methods is competitive

Citing such factors as employer preference, industry practice, and efficiency of operations, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Iron Workers

Austrians reach new mountains in the latest example of a strong, family-owned construction materials and products business heeding a big operator's buyout

Since its formation in 1998, Midwest Products Group Co. has proved the economies of bringing a handful of independent block and masonry supply businesses

Houston-based U.S. Concrete Inc. is on track to become a top-five player in ready mixed production following last month's announcement of closed and prospective

The Automated Cargo Transport System (ACTS) for tanker unloading was developed by a veteran of the dry goods transportation industry operating in a highly