A stretch of Interstate 35 near Duluth, Minn., marks the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) premiere on mainline highway pavement
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Nrmca Revises Pervious Concrete Contractor Text And Exams
The latest technology, standards, and applications for pervious concrete installations, plus suggested project checklists, are featured in the revised NRMCA Pervious Concrete Contractor Certification Text Reference, Pub #2PPCRT
Read MoreNrmca Names 2010 Environmental Excellence Award Winners
Winners of the 2010 NRMCA Environmental Excellence Awards program have been recognized for sound environmental management practices promoting environmental stewardship, enabling each operation to meet and surpass governmental regulations
Read MoreHess Usa President To Launch Independent Consultancy
J. Kevin Duggan will depart Pittsburgh-based concrete masonry machinery specialist Hess USA at the end of October to head JKD Ventures LLC where, he notes, “I will continue to recommend Hess technology as the best solution for producers
Read MoreCorps Projects Defy UnionsÌ Upbeat Labor Agreement Tally
In an optimistic review of bidding trends friendly to members, BCTD pegs nearly 100 public and private construction contracts, valued in excess of $80 billion, awarded year to date
Read MoreMcneilusÌ 27-Lb. Composite Chute Set For Production
Extending the composite technology behind its Revolution drum, which weighed 2,000 lbs. less than a comparably-sized steel vessel, McNeilus has officially launched the Ngen mixer truck chute
Read MoreNerenhausen Succeeds Oshkosh Commercial Chief Wuest
Frank Nerenhausen has been promoted from McNeilus vice president of Sales to Oshkosh executive vice president and Commercial segment president. Approaching 25 years with Oshkosh, he will oversee a segment spanning the flagship, McNeilus and London Machinery mixer and refuse truck brands
Read MoreEpa Extends Coal Ash Rule Public Comment Period, Adds Hearings
EPA is accepting comments through November 19 on its proposed rule, “Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals [CCR] From Electric Utilities,” which cites a potential hazardous waste designation for materials of composition similar to concrete-grade fly ash
Read MoreAci Council Assesses Energy Market, Nanotech, Epa Coal Ash Rule, Bim
The ACI Strategic Development Council fall session will include updates on a) the concrete industry’s pursuit of research funding and standards development through interface with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy and National Institute of Standards & Technology;
Read MoreNewcrete ProductsÌ Hockey-Arena Precast Scores In Tekla Bim Awards
A five-level, 157,945-sq.-ft. parking garage, servicing Pittsburgh’s new Consol Energy Center, brought Roaring Spring, Pa.-based Newcrete Products top honors in the Commercial/Institutional Model – Concrete category of the 2010 Tekla Structures Building Information Modeling Awards
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