The American Society of Civil Engineers’ Southern Idaho Section has awarded the Whistle Pig Tank development Project of the Year in the less than $10 million category. The 2.65-million-gallon concrete tank provides vital water supply to South Ada County, Idaho residents and businesses, and is fully buried within a steep hillside to harmonize with its surroundings. Developed in collaboration with…
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The X-Life XCP5 is a flexible, braided hose for tight bend, high-pressure hydraulic applications in construction equipment requiring extra abrasion resistance. Available in 3/8-, 1/2- and 3/4-in. sizes, it performs in temperatures ranging from -40° to 212°F and can be crimped with the manufacturer’s B2 fittings, which are constructed from a single piece of steel without brazed or welded joints—providing…
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Tote Heaters feature dual thermostats and provide full coverage to heat tote contents quickly, economically, and efficiently. Maintaining tote contents at a desired temperature ensures consistency and prevents freezing or overheating of materials. By maintaining consistent temperatures, tote heaters can improve the efficiency of processes involving heated or temperature-controlled materials, ensuring better results, and reducing waste. Adjustable straps enable the…
Read MoreConcrete 3D printing brings faster, more cost-effective and sustainable methods to a range of construction applications, proponents of the technology contend. Printing involves extruding a specially formulated concrete or mortar mix layer by layer to create complex structures without the need for traditional molds or formwork. As 3D printing practice gains momentum, concrete producers should look at how they might…
Read MoreVince Hagan Co. continues to build a suite of technology features affording mobile or stationary concrete batch plant owners new, labor-saving remote operation, automated lubrication, diagnostic and preventative maintenance possibilities. The suite is programmed for desktop users or mobile devices with the SmartVH App. The manufacturer’s growing software, sensor and smart tool line up will be front and center this…
Read MoreInternational Motors has completed S13 Integrated Powertrain adoption across its heavy-duty vehicle range, unveiling a redesigned HV Series with 109-in. and 115-in. bumper to back of cab models: the HV509 set forward axle and HV615 set back axle. Measured against charter 2018 versions, new HV Series offerings bring safety, driver convenience, fuel economy, weight savings (> 400 lbs.) and improved…
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The 10th annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased 18 innovative concrete projects from around the world. The TSX Broadway – Palace Theater of New York City was selected as the overall winner and also received first place in the Repair and Restoration Structures category. The awards program was established to celebrate the most visionary projects in…
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Dam raising, roller compacted concrete practice reach new heights Colorado’s Gross Reservoir serves as a combination storage and regulating facility for water that flows under the North America Continental Divide. New Jersey-based Doka USA has supplied formwork to raise the reservoir’s dam from 340 ft. to 471 ft., nearly tripling its 42,000-acre-ft. capacity to 119,000-acre-ft. Construction over a 2024-2027 schedule…
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