Oldcastle Architectural brings block, stone, bagged brands under Echelon umbrella

Sources: Oldcastle Architectural, Atlanta; CP staff

The leading player in concrete block and stone veneer has unveiled a brand to make its vast portfolio of masonry products and services easier to identify, select and order. Echelon Masonry will build on Oldcastle Architectural’s track record of continuous innovation in conventional or premium architectural block; unit color variety; lightweight or full depth veneer stone; high performance wall systems; and, products with advanced environmental or acoustical performance.

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EPA sees wastewater infrastructure investment needs north of $50 billion/year

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; CP staff

A survey of current or target projects Environmental Protection Agency conducted with states and territories finds that $271 billion is needed over the next five years to maintain and improve the nation’s wastewater infrastructure. Investment areas include the pipes that carry wastewater to treatment plants, water treatment technology, and stormwater runoff management.

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