Successful deployments of treatment technologies for substandard coal combustion products (CCP) signal decades of Class F fly ash supplies for North American concrete producers. Such assurance stands regardless of specification-grade ash availability reflecting power generating station coal to natural gas conversions—or the pace of a broader energy sector shift from fossil fuels to alternative sources. With 6 percent to 15…
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Charlotte-based Concrete Supply Co. signals Carolinas market leadership in a new ready mixed operation serving Greenville-Spartanburg, the heart of upstate South Carolina. Rated at 300-yd./hour, the twin-alley, transit mixed plant occupies just under half of a 20-acre Spartanburg site. It replaces a 1960s’ era, 120-yd./hour central mixed plant that had evolved under Metromont LLC, Greenville, RMC Industries, Atlanta, and Cemex…
Read MoreBesser Co. has named Travis Witulski as Midwest sales representative. The appointment follows a six-year engineering and sales application engineering tour affording in-depth understanding of Besser production systems, parts, molds, and service that will seamlessly translate into exceptional customer support. Management credits his intimate knowledge of new and legacy equipment; knack for troubleshooting; commitment to providing solutions and service to…
Read MoreDeborah Malone has joined the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association as chief operating officer. She arrives after nearly two decades in the same capacity with the National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C. Along with day-to-day operations duties, her overall 30-year NAHB tenure spans many critical efforts—from implementing programs advancing builders’ legislative priorities to growing the organization’s membership and global…
Read MoreAdvanced Construction Robotics has entered an agreement with Nucor Rebar Fabrication Inc., broadening deployment of ACR’s TyBOT. Nucor Rebar Fabrication will integrate the robotic tying machine into its installation contracts, starting with a Washington State project. Bridge deck site demonstrations have proved the TyBOT’s ability to increase rebar crew productivity and reduce physical strain on workers. “Nucor shares our vision…
Read MoreRimere, Newport Beach, Calif. developer of processes extracting high value compounds from natural gas, has entered a codevelopment agreement with Golden State neighbor Holliday Rock, a key player in ready mixed, aggregate and asphalt production, to quantify the potential of graphene to improve concrete strength, elasticity, shrinkage, shielding and durability. Composed of a single layer of atoms, graphene exhibits extraordinary…
Read MoreA year out from acquiring Kast Concrete Basins, Kohler Co. shows all the signs of letting the United Kingdom studio’s artisans continue pushing the envelope in exemplary precast mix design, fabrication and finishing. Kohler arrived at the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show with Holm, a new Kast collection with terrazzo inserts. Holm is billed as “a testament to the…
Read MoreCosentino, Florida-based leader in the production and distribution of surfaces for the world of architecture and design, has taken another step in the development of its Hybriq+ technology with the introduction of SilestoneXM. In an inflection point for the hybrid mineral surfaces brand, all SilestoneXM collections brought to the market will have a maximum crystalline silica content of 10 percent.…
Read MoreEntries in the 2024 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards program are being accepted through August 23, eligible projects including residential or commercial walkways, patios, pool decks, outdoor kitchens and living spaces, driveways, plus plazas and streets—all completed from July 2021 through June 2024 (excepting Vintage category). Judges assess each entry on design excellence, craftsmanship, construction, and compatibility criteria. Winning projects…
Read MoreCalifornia-based Premier Graphene Inc. is demonstrating the potential of graphene—a form of the element carbon observed at the nanoscale level—to revolutionize building materials used in infrastructure projects worldwide. Company engineers have showcased the quality of graphene enhanced concrete mixtures in recent investigations. Their findings point to an unparalleled improvement in cement performance, leading to finished concrete of superior performance. When…
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