One of the Mid-Atlantic region’s top independent ready mixed concrete and aggregate producers recently unveiled a line of sustainable, low carbon products under the Ever Concrete Series banner. Ever Concrete gives Chaney Enterprises customers an opportunity to consciously reduce the embodied carbon of their projects by selecting from a range of mixes that utilize less carbon-intensive ingredients, coupled with innovative…
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New York aggregate operator moves downstream with Dakota Concrete
Thalle Industries of Briarcliff, N.Y. has launched a ready mixed concrete business from its Montrose quarry, expanding services to Lower Hudson Valley customers and strengthening its competitive position in a key market. The company operates a quarry and asphalt plant in Fishkill, N.Y., and a Virtual Quarry recycling center in Elmsford, N.Y. The investment in ready mixed production dovetails the…
Read MoreK.H. Watson Jr. takes the helm at concrete construction top gun Baker
Florida-based Baker Construction Enterprises, the largest and best-performing commercial concrete contractor in the U.S., has named Karl H. Watson Jr., as chief executive officer. He succeeds Brad Wucherpfennig, who transitions to the role of BCE Board of Advisors chairman. Concurrently, Dan T. Baker has been named president. “In developing this transition plan, we were very strategic in selecting leaders who…
Read MoreWall Street backdrop suits LEED developer’s milestone celebration
U.S. Green Building Council officials mustered early last month at the New York Stock Exchange to open the trading day and commemorate the 30th anniversary of their group’s charter. Beyond the milestone observance, the Wall Street event highlighted the Council’s role in spawning the green building industry through the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design rating and certification program. “We…
Read MoreKNF rings in post-MDU era to New York Stock Exchange cheers
“Our team is well-established and prepared to be on our own as a pure-play construction materials and contracting services company,” said CEO Brian Gray, speaking on behalf of nearly 6,000 Knife River aggregate, concrete, asphalt and construction professionals. “We are focused on building America’s infrastructure and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.” “Completing the spinoff of Knife River brings us…
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials seals global cement production model in U.S. Heartland
Heidelberg North America CEO Chris Ward and German parent company Chairman Dominik von Achten ushered a new era for their 120-year-old cement operation in Mitchell, Ind. during a mid-June customer, employee, and public or private partner gathering. Amid new material handling, calciner, kiln and finishing equipment equal to 2.4 million metric tons per year, they dedicated an operation set to…
Read MoreEmployment watchdog scrutinizes “Equal Opportunity in Construction”
A new report deep on demographic and compensation data across construction trades will inform the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s next steps to address discrimination and harassment. “Building For The Future: Advancing Equal Employment Opportunity in the Construction Industry” includes a brief business overview, followed by a discussion of employment discrimination based on race, national origin, and sex in the…
Read MorePort Authority mix design approvals hinge on carbon emissions cap
Concrete schedules for the vast Port Authority of New York and New Jersey infrastructure and building portfolio will soon reflect maximum carbon dioxide emissions limits—equivalent to a 25 percent or greater reduction in portland cement content—plus portland-limestone cement and ground glass pozzolans allowances. The new CO2 threshold and conditional binder specifications are the latest measures in a three-year old program…
Read MoreIIJA, IRA funding fuels engineering leaders’ construction market confidence
Leaders across civil, environmental and structural practices express optimism for strong economic performance in the coming year, according to a survey by the American Council of Engineering Companies’ independent research arm. With perspectives from 600-plus respondents, the 2023 Engineering Business Sentiment Survey finds the outlook for the overall economy is improving among the nation’s leading engineering firms. Results show the…
Read MoreAgency pilots low embodied carbon material requirements
The U.S. General Services Administration has commenced a six-month procurement program to test Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) submittal requirements for asphalt, concrete, glass and steel specified in 11 Inflation Reduction Act-backed building or paving projects. The pilot will generate insights into regional market availability of qualifying products and materials, and inform adjustments that may be needed for a final set…
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