Sources: Command Alkon, Birmingham, Ala.; CP staff New York-based customer relationship management and concrete/aggregate/asphalt price optimization platform developer Slabstack Software Inc. has joined the Command Alkon Connected Partner program. The move facilitates cloud-to-cloud application program interface integration supporting mutual accounts or prospects and strengthens Slabstack’s leadership in heavy building materials sales automation. “This partnership helps us deliver unparalleled CRM, sales…
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Labor, Justice, NLRB, FTC elevate merger review coordination
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor; CP staff A new memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Departments of Labor and Justice, National Labor Relations Board and Federal Trade Commission is intended to strengthen competition by better coordinating information antitrust agencies use to evaluate potential impacts of mergers and acquisitions on labor markets. The document sets out several methods to obtain relevant…
Read MoreReduced Carbon Concrete Consortium assists FHWA grant-eligible parties
Sources: Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium, Rosemont, Ill.; CP staff The American Concrete Pavement Association-led Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium (RC3) is reaffirming its commitment to assist non-State agencies or organizations in Federal Highway Administration Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) program grant pursuits. The FHWA just announced an LCTM Notice of Funding Opportunity for non-State applicants seeking assistance on projects using concrete, asphalt,…
Read MoreStaff executives to oversee NRMCA following Philipps’ departure
Sources: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Va.; CP staff National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Chief Operating Officer Deborah Malone and Chief Financial Officer Joe Roche will lead their organization for an interim period after the August 20 resignation and departure of Mike Philipps, who had served as staff president for six years. 2024 Chairman Nathan McKean (BMC Enterprises) credits…
Read MoreBeauty of Block campaign becomes Concrete Masonry Checkoff cornerstone
Sources: Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board, Denver; CP staff The Concrete Masonry Checkoff demonstrates a capacity to move quickly on timely matters with The Beauty of Block. The national campaign premiered this month as www.beautyofblock.com went live, conveying a message of product aesthetic and performance characteristics for architectural, engineering and construction professionals. The site states the case for concrete block in Style, Savings, Safety,…
Read MoreTech elite enlist WJE to prove low-carbon, data center slab mixes
Sources: Open Compute Project Foundation, Austin, Texas; CP staff The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) has tapped construction materials testing and engineering giant Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE) to measure a set of low embodied carbon concrete mixes for their potential in data center floors. The mixes use supplementary cementitious materials plus a portland cement alternative binder derived from…
Read MoreDefinitive Water Feature
Fiore Stone Fountains, Las Vegas producer of meticulously handcrafted cast stone fountains, has unveiled its newest work, the LG156-F Courtyard Fleur De LIS. Standing stoutly at 62 inches high and 45 inches wide, the fountain is designed to command attention and add a touch of grandeur to any outdoor environment. The Courtyard Fleur De LIS is available in the enchanting…
Read MorePeterbilt adds CARB low NOx-compliant MX-13 for Class 8 models
Peterbilt Motors has announced the availability of a Paccar MX-13 engine meeting the California Air Resources Board low nitrogen oxide (NOx) threshold for Models 567, 579, and 589. It aligns with the CARB Omnibus Regulation and features redesigns of internal hardware and the aftertreatment system to effectively reduce NOx emissions. A larger volume aftertreatment system includes an innovative compact twin…
Read MorePortable forklifts
Company has added sales and service territories for new or used Loadmac Piggyback 225 Ultra and 855 Super Reach 4-Way models. Both feature autophoretic rust proofing, 5,500-lb. lifting capacity, ergonomic controls, man-on-the ground truck mounting, hydrostatic steering, and a Hatz 4-cylinder diesel, 56-hp engine. The Loadmac Piggyback 855 features integrated fork positioning and multi-directional steering. Forklift Exchange operates in several…
Read MoreFreightliner elevates Plus Series’ safety packages
Freightliner Trucks has introduced the Backup Alert System as the latest safety feature for Plus series models. Available as a factory-installed option, the passive system includes a 7-in. integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor to meet the needs of hard-working drivers across a multitude of applications, including construction and utility segments. The new system works like those…
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