After a 2.8 percent year-over-year decline in 2017, total domestic transportation construction and related-market outlays are projected to reach $255 billion this year, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Construction Market Forecast.
Read MoreMonth: January 2018
Aging antitrust law rules the day in Vulcan-Aggregates USA settlement
In its successful, steadfast rejection of a Martin Marietta Materials-proposed merger six years ago, Vulcan Materials stressed the likely sale of strategic sand & gravel and crushed stone assets that federal antitrust regulators would stipulate as a condition of approval.
Read MoreGenest Concrete’s Comfort Block warmly received at NAHB show
Sources: CP staff; National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C.; Genest Concrete, Sanford, Me.
An insulated concrete masonry wall system, with block placed on adhesive or thin set mortar, was among Best of IBS Awards/Most Innovative Building Products category finalists spotlighted during the NAHB’s International Builders’ Show. Developed by Maine building and hardscape unit producer Genest Concrete, Comfort Block is offered in two- and four-piece versions, CB-8 and CB-16, for 8- or 16-in. thick walls.
Read MoreSioux Corp. ownership transfers to three-member management team
Source: Sioux Corp., Beresford, S.D.; CP staff
The Finger family has sold the Sioux water heating and steam generating equipment business to Sales & Marketing Manager Brad Hyronimus, Production & Purchasing Manager Eric Hansen and Controller Meg Andersen, who as principals have transitioned to the respective roles of president and chief executive officer; vice president of Operations; and, chief financial officer.
Read MoreOn Time RM, Cherokee Bridge assets join U.S. Concrete’s N.Y., Texas platforms
Sources: U.S. Concrete Inc., Euless, Texas; CP staff
U.S. Concrete has acquired the assets of On Time Ready Mix Inc., which serves mid- to high-rise commercial and residential building segments in Queens, N.Y. The deal strengthens a market recovery platform currently served by USC-Kings, LLC, allowing the producer to more effectively compete for non-union projects.
Read MoreNew ASTM C09 guide gauges mix performance, material compatibility
Sources: ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.; CP staff
ASTM Subcommittee C09.48 on Performance of Cementitious Materials and Admixture Combinations’ working document, WK40615 Guide for Comparing Performance of Concrete Materials Using Mortar Mixtures, standardizes longstanding material-performance investigation protocol.
Read MoreTarlton updates iconic bridge with wood-like precast deck
St. Louis-based Tarlton Corp. received the 2017 Quality Concrete Award from the Concrete Council of St. Louis and American Steel Fabrication for its concrete transformation of the original wooden bridge that connects a main walking path through the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Climatron.
Read MoreHand tool air compressors
At respective weights of 35.4 lbs. and 51.1 lbs., the AKHL1260E and AKHL1260EX PowerLite models hold compressed air at 500 psi. The AKHL1260E is equipped with two tanks, the AKHL1260EX five; four air-outlets come standard on both compressors, two for high pressure, two for regular 100-psi tools.
Read MoreRotary batch mixer
The 700-THX-50-ARI Rotary Batch Mixer blends abrasive materials in one to three minutes with minimized wear or product degradation. With useable batch capacity of 50 cu. ft. or 4,000 lbs., it features abrasion-resistant steel material contact surfaces, internal mixing flights bearing easy-to-replace wear plates, and radial seals for dust-tight operation. The mixer achieves uniformity with equal efficiency from 100 percent to 15 percent of rated capacity, regardless of disparities in the bulk densities, particle sizes or flow characteristics of batch ingredients.
Read MoreCat applies iron competencies to plant- and site-grade utility vehicles
A manufacturing and supply agreement with Textron Specialized Vehicle positions Caterpillar Inc. for a mid-2018 launch of its first-ever utility vehicles, starting with the Cat CUV82 and CUV102D models running three-cylinder gas and diesel engines, respectively. Each model features rugged steel cargo bed; 1,000-lb. total rear cargo and 2,000-lb. towing capacities; plus smooth acceleration, clear sightlines and engine braking capability.
Read More