Sources: American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.; CP staff Opening just after Labor Day, the American Concrete Institute Mid-Atlantic Resource Center will help meet the region’s increased demand for ACI knowledge through hands-on training and educational offerings. Like the charter ACI Resource Centers in suburban Chicago and southern California, the new Columbia, Md. facility will offer an array of custom…
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Lindsay Precast veteran Hoffman appointed interim NPCA chief
Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff The National Precast Concrete Association Board has named Mike Hoffman of Canal Fulton, Ohio as interim chief executive officer. He will oversee the group’s 27-person staff and manage day-to-day headquarters operations while a national search continues for a full-time CEO. Hoffman served as 2018-19 NPCA chair, part of his 13-year involvement…
Read MoreInvestor positions AK Masonry for organic growth, bolt-on deals
Sources: Maddix Capital, Lehi, Utah; CP staff A growth-stage private equity firm based outside Salt Lake City, Maddix Capital, has acquired a controlling stake in AK Masonry, citing plans to expand the South Jordan, Utah contractor’s services and reach. The firm worked with Hillcrest Bank, a division of NBH Bank, to secure partial financing to complete the deal. “AK Masonry…
Read MoreMaterials interests embrace IIJA Buy America clarification, exclusions
Sources: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Va.; CP staff Materials anchoring the supply chain behind Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)-funded building or nonbuilding construction projects have explicit exclusions to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)-issued Build America, Buy America (BABA) sourcing requirements. National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, National Asphalt Pavement Association, National Stone, Sand & Gravel…
Read MoreHolcim ACM, Martin Marietta veteran Moreau moves to U.S. Silica
Sources: U.S. Silica Holdings, Katy, Texas Construction and industrial minerals specialist U.S. Silica Holdings has named Jay Moreau as executive vice president and chief operating officer, succeeding the retiring Mike Winkler in the latter role. Moreau served as Holcim US Aggregates and Construction Materials chief executive officer from February 2019 to January 2023. That appointment followed 22 years at Martin…
Read MoreA new dimension in home building
Fly ash market leader Eco Material Technologies and builder Hive 3D have unveiled the first 3D-printed homes at The Casitas @ The Halles, a Round Top, Texas development featuring 400- to 900-sq.-ft. studio, single-bedroom or two-bedroom models. The mortar-like ink for the single-level homes utilizes Eco Material’s PozzoCEM Vite, a full portland cement replacement binder. Hive 3D previously printed a…
Read MoreMichelin lifts Hiab Usa’s Moffett and Princeton machines
TMF Tweels for Moffett M8 NX and Princeton PB 55+ Series forklifts are designed for rough-terrain applications, reversible for use in any of three-wheel positions, and equal to 5,300-lb. loads. An alternative to the traditional tire and wheel design, the airless Michelin X Tweel radial tire surrounds obstacles to provide a smooth, comfortable ride and high load stability. The partnership…
Read MorePortable diesel fuel tank
The compact FuelCube Type-S tank fits in the back of a truck or on site, and is designed to safely transport or dispense diesel when and where it’s needed without hazardous material placard requirements. An alternative to slip tank models, the 119-gal. vessel offers 110-percent containment, security features and increased versatility. The double-walled FuelCube is optimal for 3/4-ton pickups or…
Read MoreHeavy industrial hearing protection
Company presents its Noise-COM 500 device as top-of-the-line hearing protection specifically designed for construction and other harsh, noisy conditions. The robust and durable model combines ambient sound quality with noise-cancelling microphone for clear speech. “It is essential to protect the hearing of professionals in heavy industry without compromising on safety, nor on the quality and clarity of communications with fellow…
Read MorePETERBILT ADDS TX-18 OFF-ROAD MODES
Peterbilt Motors has introduced the Off-Road Calibration and Rock-Free Mode features for the Paccar TX-18 PRO transmission on 567, 389 and four other models. The transmission affords excellent productivity, efficiency and uptime for a superior driver experience for on- and off-highway, Peterbilt engineers note, and is paired exclusively with the Paccar MX-11 or MX-13 engines. It is designed to perform…
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