National Precast Concrete Association Chairman of the Board Ron Sparks constantly looks for ways to push himself, his company, the association and the industry forward
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Month: February 2021
ORGANIZATIONS – FEBRUARY 2021
The Portland Cement Association has named 2020 John P. Gleason Jr., Leadership Awards recipients, each recognized for efforts in advancing industry programs and initiatives in three categories:
Read MorePRODUCERS – FEBRUARY 2021
Orem, Utah-based Clyde Companies Inc., parent company of WW Clyde, Geneva Rock, Sunroc, Sunpro and Scott Contracting, has announced three executive promotions within its Intermountain State construction materials and road building operations. Jeremy Hafen, who during a 16-year tenure has led Clyde Business Group, Sunroc Corp. and Sunroc Building Materials, has been appointed Clyde Companies president. He assumes most duties…
Read MoreGlen-Gery looks to rainscreen facades as unit masonry companion
Glen-Gery Corp., the flagship business of Brickworks North America, has launched Terraçade, a ceramic façade cladding system suiting both creative and practical applications. Its 9/16-in. thick and 11 3/16-in. high tiles, delivered in approximately 23- and 47-in. lengths, are offered in an impressive range of colors and finishes.
Read MoreSPRING CONCRETE CONVENTION: ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE, 3D PRINTING, PRODUCTIVITY
The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, enabling participation from stakeholders across the globe and replacing an originally scheduled in-person event in Baltimore.
Read MoreACI updates key construction reference, expands membership benefits
The American Concrete Institute has broadened the scope of ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction, to include internal curing, mineral fillers and recycled aggregates, plus evaluation requirements for elements cast with self-consolidating mixes and structures with defined modulus of elasticity requirements. Compliance details have been updated to align with ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete—providing clarity on the…
Read MoreOldcastle Infrastructure evolves polymer reinforcement practice
Oldcastle Infrastructure has approved namesake composite lattice material from WEAV3D Inc. for reinforcement applications in its polymer concrete and SMC composite products. Ideal for underground energy, transportation and communication applications, the WEAV3D lattice is a non-metallic reinforcement that provides high levels of durability and strength, as well as resistance to corrosion and other environmental conditions. It addresses limitations of traditional…
Read MorePatent expansively covers Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat concept
A patent just issued to Santa Monica, Calif.-based Cortex Composites Inc. embodies key aspects of an emerging alternative to cast-in-place, shotcrete or precast concrete surfaces or structures—Geosynthetic Cementitious Materials Composite Mats (GCCM)—for channel, canal or ditch lining, erosion control and slope protection. Weighed against conventional concrete in heavy/civil, mining or oil & gas work, GCCM afford time, labor and material…
Read MoreConcrete market demand drives Lanxess black pigment plant capacity expansion
Lanxess has expanded Bayferrox black synthetic iron oxide pigment output potential by 5,000-plus metric tons per year at its Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany plant—the world’s largest processing operation of its kind.
Read MoreMIT CLIMATE CONSORTIUM UNITES LAFARGEHOLCIM AND U.S. CORPORATE ELITE
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC), launched late last month, convenes an alliance of leaders from a broad range of industries and aims to drive solutions addressing climate change threats. Organizers characterize the group as uniting “similarly motivated, highly creative and influential companies to work with MIT to build a process, market, and ambitious implementation strategy…
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