Concrete Pavements

A sustainable value proposition for industrial sites Concrete is foundational to modern society. From ancient landmarks like the Roman Colosseum to the towering Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) to patios in suburban backyards, concrete’s versatility and durability have made it indispensable in construction. Today, it’s the second-most consumed material on Earth, surpassed only by fresh water. Yet, as essential…

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Manufacturers – January 2025

CarbonCure Technologies of Halifax, N.S. has named Dave Donaldson as senior vice president of Sales & Marketing and Brad Vickers as inaugural vice president of Customer Success. A Command Akon veteran, Donaldson is an accomplished sales and marketing executive with decades of experience driving strategic growth and connecting the ready mixed concrete industry to high-return software and hardware solutions. He…

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Organizations – January 2025

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has named Amy Trygestad as vice president, Technical Services. She will serve as the primary representative overseeing the development, review, and dissemination of technical knowledge for the precast, prestressed concrete industry. Trygestad was most recently vice president of Engineering at the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, where she also had also served as director of Codes and…

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Producers – January 2025

Vulcan Materials Co. has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Superior Ready Mix Concrete L.P. of Escondido, Calif. The transaction spans 13 ready mixed and two asphalt plants, plus six aggregates operations adding more than 50 years of quality reserves to Vulcan’s California franchise. “Since its beginnings in 1958, Superior has had an unwavering commitment to excellence and a long…

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Weather-tested Gainey’s Concrete provides Hurricane Helene relief

An urgent inquiry from the LaBella Associates Charlotte office prompted Louisiana-based Gainey’s Concrete Products to shift its late-2024 production schedule to expedite delivery of a six precast structures three states east. The elements were central to restoring a sewer pump station serving Lake Lure, N.C., located in one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene-driven weather. Damage to the…

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White Cap adds Site Supply, TOOFast, Triumph Geo-Synthetics, Valley Supply

The top concrete construction supply and safety product distributor for professional contractors reported four Q4 2024 deals boosting core and specialty products businesses. In the latter, Atlanta-based White Cap has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Triumph Geo-Synthetics Inc., Anaheim, Calif. erosion control material and product distributor serving nonresidential building and infrastructure end markets. It has also acquired Valley Supply…

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Black Buffalo teams with Laborers on 3D printing practice training

Concrete mortar/ink printing technology specialist Black Buffalo 3D Corp. recently hosted an inaugural training session for Laborers International Union of North America, Eastern Region. Staged at the company’s Union, N.J. headquarters, the event marked the start of a hands-on series through which participants gain knowledge on methods of construction, learn the skills and perspectives needed to participate in every stage…

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Nichiha promotes all-encompassing fiber cement solution for homes

Nichiha USA, Georgia-based fiber cement enclosure product specialist, has charted a simplified pathway for architects, designers, and homeowners to achieve virtually any aesthetic from a single source. A building envelope solution that serves as a convergence of several distinct Nichiha product lines, NichiHome equips building and construction professionals to achieve a cohesive design that installs simply and can withstand even…

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Caterpillar Safety Services launches “MindShift for Leaders”

A new five-session Caterpillar Safety Services training program introduces the principles of human and organizational performance (HOP) and helps participants implement them to elevate workplace safety. “MindShift for Leaders” sessions are structured to encourage managers to begin thinking and acting differently about how they steer safety and accident prevention. The sessions offer an alternative to conventional methods of managing safety…

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Lafarge collaboration promotes ‘smart design’

Lafarge Canada, its subsidiary Innocon, and Canadian builder The Daniels Corporation announced a First Carbon Smart Design collaboration using advanced concrete mixed design technology at the Daniels on Parliament condominium development in downtown Toronto. The landmark project, which is slated for occupation in mid-2025, involves the use of approximately 31,000 m3 of Lafarge’s ECOPact concrete, which is about 75 percent…

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