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Month: November 2020

InWhite Solutions series advances sustainability, UHPC practice

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Lehigh White Cement Co. is helping to drive sustainable development and resilient design through the patented Futurecem binder technology of parent company, Cementir Holding, Italy. Sourced without the supply constraints, increasing scarcity and volatile pricing often accompanying outside industries’ byproducts, Futurecem represents a potential 50 percent carbon dioxide emissions reduction over conventional portland cement concrete without sacrificing performance. The technology…

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Former DOT chief Foxx named Martin Marietta director

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Source: Martin Marietta Materials Inc., Raleigh, N.C. Anthony Foxx, who was approved in 100-0 U.S. Senate vote to serve as Department of Transportation Secretary throughout President Obama’s second term (2013-2017), has joined the 11-member Martin Marietta Board and its Finance Committee. A single term (2009-2013) as Charlotte, N.C. mayor propelled Foxx to national public and private sector roles.

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ASTM C13 issues hydrogen sulfide-free sewer structure standard

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Sources: ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.; CP staff ASTM C13 Committee on Concrete Pipe has approved a first of its kind performance measurement: C1904 Standard Test Methods for Determination of the Effects of Biogenic Acidification on Concrete Antimicrobial Additives and/or Concrete Products. The document is vital to concrete pipe and sanitary sewer structure producers as it will augment development of…

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Binder chemistry underpins Chryso, Solidia partnership

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A new partnership will see Paris-based admixture specialist Chryso Group and low carbon cement and concrete developer Solidia Technologies, Piscataway, N.J., leverage their chemical expertise to improve the sustainability performance and material properties of the latter company’s namesake precast products.

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Simplex-USA rebranding fuels road creed

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American Highway, a Simplex Co. is the new identity of Simplex-USA, a key player in concrete pavement dowels and dowel baskets. “Our intent on this pivot is to better inform and provide more color definition to this large industry landscape,” says Co-CEO Ron Meskis. “Prior to Simplex’s purchase of Dayton Superior’s paving division in 2019, the trade name of American…

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IMI directors reflect on concrete masonry promotion

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International Masonry Institute National Director of Industry Development David Sovinski has retired after 28 years in positions supporting the growth of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ (BAC) signatory contractors and members, and representing IMI in The Masonry Society and ACE Mentor Program endeavors. One of the most significant accomplishments he cites during his IMI tenure is bringing…

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ORGANIZATIONS – OCTOBER 2020

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The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has announced Membership Department staff changes as part of a broader, increased focus of delivering more value-added services, education, research and certification offerings. Amanda Muller and Alex Land have joined the department, each holding the title of director of Membership Engagement.

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PRODUCERS – OCTOBER 2020

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Sunroc Corp., a subsidiary of Utah construction materials producer and heavy/civil contractor Clyde Companies, has closed on the assets of Idaho Falls peer Depatco Inc. The deal facilitates strategic expansion into eastern Idaho, increasing the Sunroc geographic footprint and product offering. Along with nine gravel pits throughout Idaho and Wyoming, Depatco’s construction services include concrete paving and utilities. The company…

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