Sources: AICrete Corp., Richmond, Calif.; CP staff AICrete is extending its artificial intelligence application competencies from concrete mix design optimization to aggregate characterization and moisture content measurement. AggSense transforms sand, gravel and stone analysis by replacing time-consuming burn and sieve tests with real-time particle size distribution and moisture evaluations. Ideally mounted over a concrete batch plant weigh hopper or aggregate…
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PCA’s Sullivan traces interest rate drop, construction activity rise
Sources: Portland Cement Association, Washington, D.C.; CP staff PCA Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Market Intelligence Ed Sullivan told member producers during their fall meeting that the Federal Reserve’s recent move to lower interest rates, coupled with easing inflation, signals a significant retreat in interest rate levels by the end of next year—all to the benefit of residential…
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