Sources: National Labor Relations Board, Region 19, Seattle; CP staff
NLRB Regional Director Ronald Hooks has ordered Sumner, Wash.-based ready mixed and aggregate producer Corliss Resources to proceed with an election to determine if Teamsters Local 174 will represent dump truck drivers in collective bargaining.
Read MoreSources: American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), Washington, D.C.; CP staff
An $8.9 million, three-year AISI project will target a process geared to lowering by up to 50 percent the carbon dioxide emissions of current production methods for iron, a key component of steel.
Read MoreSource: Spancrete, Waukesha, Wis.
Spancrete has announced that it is currently testing a new patent-pending system to help manage stormwater runoff at the Garden District Neighborhood Association Farmers Market in Milwaukee. The project was unveiled last week during a seminar at the Energy Exchange offices in Milwaukee.
Read MoreSources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; CP staff
The Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework assists EPA regional offices, states, and local governments to develop voluntary storm and wastewater management plans and implement integrated approaches to reduce pollution and the impact of overflow events.
Read MoreSource: Holcim Group, Jona, Switzerland
The 2011 Holcim Corporate Sustainable Development Report shows that the Holcim Group is on track to achieve its sustainability targets. The self-imposed targets for reducing dust and NOx emissions have been met, and Holcim remains a leader in the industry with the lowest CO2 emissions per metric ton of cement produced. For CEO Bernard Fontana, sustainable development is very important, with the highest priority being occupational health and safety.
Read MoreSource: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Silver Spring, Md.
The ready mixed industry came to Capitol Hill recently calling for Congress to quickly act on passage of a new surface transportation bill by June 30. NRMCA has again joined with other transportation stakeholders and members of the Senate to urge Congress to gain consensus on transportation issues, pass a new bill, and put thousands of Americans back to work by month’s end.
Read MoreCase Construction Equipment introduced its 621F wheel loader model at the World of Concrete 2012 in Las Vegas earlier this year. The new vehicle provides up to a 10 percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times and higher travel speeds.
Read MoreThe Fast Cast Wet Cast Production System has been designed as a completely automated package, with equipment for de-stacking of mold carriers, stations for de-molding, mold cleaning, form release & color application, mold filling, vibration, quality control, unit stacking and curing. With cycle times now under 30 seconds and 5-ft.-square production boards, wet cast can be competitive with dry cast systems, according to Fast Cast developer McCoy Equipment.
Read MoreHRM 714 is a 100 percent solids blend of asphalts, synthetic rubber polymers, and filler formulated to provide toughness with flexibility and low moisture vapor permeance. It is ideal for horizontal and vertical applications for waterproofing bridges, parking lots, plazas, or promenade decks; tunnels; pedestrian concourse; and, other similar types of construction where a monolithic waterproofing membrane is desirable.
Read MoreThe new Hilti HIT-HY 70 Adhesive Anchoring System works in all masonry base materials: grout-filled block, hollow brick and CMU; and multi-wythe brick walls. The improved formula and innovative composite sleeve design provide strong, reliable and easy-to-install fastenings. Additionally, it cures in 45 minutes at 70°F, providing quick installation times.
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