Simplicity of materials, economy of means

Canadian artisan David Umemoto has teamed with Cemvision, Stockholm-based developer of portland cement alternative binders, on a demonstration of low carbon concrete interpreted in a sculpture whose eight pieces representing building blocks toward a sustainable future. While better construction materials are critical, Cemvision officials contend, a broader movement among designers, suppliers and regulators is needed to transform the present production…

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Climate Earth EPD platform factors ACI 323, Tarantula Curve practice

The forerunner in environmental product declaration development tools for ready mixed and manufactured concrete producers kicked off 2025 with a major EPD Information Management System update. Climate Earth has programmed new features into EPD Advantage Pro, led by Tarantula Curve Mix Optimization and ACI 323 Low-Carbon Concrete Code analytics. The company’s flagship program leverages a new, advanced cloud-based architecture to…

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Krystol Waterproofing Admixtures impart durability in concrete structures

Recent University of Ottawa research demonstrates the effectiveness of Kryton International’s hydrophilic waterproofing products in critical conditions, including those where concrete mix designs must account for the risk of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) due to the presence of highly reactive aggregates. The four-year study investigates the performance of mix designs containing reactive aggregates, designated TX and SPH, along with Kryton’s products…

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Destiny Unlocked

A visit with 2024-25 National Precast Concrete Association Chair Kevin Camp Many years working on the family farm and at Milton, Vt.-based Camp Precast Concrete Products has led Kevin Camp to his latest adventure—chair of the NPCA. The second-generation owner of Camp Precast always knew he was destined to work with precast. In addition to wanting to follow in his…

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Repeat Performance

Cambridge Pavers business plan paints bright hardscape product prospects as outdoor living areas garner a greater slice of the American Dream dollar A recent National Association of Home Builders Best of American Living Awards showcase leads off with “Emphasis on Outdoor Living,” where “winning designs highlight the importance of providing spaces to promote relaxation, communication, and entertainment. Cozy firepits, conversational…

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Manufacturers – February 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has awarded Pittsburgh-based joint venture Trumbull-Brayman Construction Corp.(TBJV) a contract for a new concrete lock chamber at Montgomery Locks and Dam in Monaca, Pa., along the Ohio River. TBJV has tapped the long-standing USACE custom plant team from Texas, EquipPro and its Con-Cool division for a complete temperature controlled concrete production machinery…

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Organizations – February 2025

Richard Szecsy, PhD, PE, chief executive officer of Texas’ Big Town Concrete, has started a three-year ASTM International board term, joining 24 other directors representing companies, associations, organizations, universities and government bodies from around the world. A 30-year concrete industry veteran, he has been active in the American Concrete Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, and National Ready Mixed Concrete…

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Producers – February 2025

Del Monte Capital, a Houston-based private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented, lower middle-market companies, has announced a majority recapitalization of the Cornerstone companies: Cornerstone Excavating (formerly WDBS Cornerstone) and Cornerstone On-Site Concrete (formerly Cornerstone OnTime Concrete), with Saginaw, Texas headquarters. Operating primarily in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the companies are well-positioned to expand their geographic reach and capitalize on significant…

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SEFA ash business sports Heidelberg Materials banner

South Carolina-based SEFA Group, the fly ash processing technology and marketing subsidiary of Heidelberg Materials North America, will operate with parent company branding effective this year. While the SEFA name continues to be associated with coal combustion residual beneficiation intellectual property, administrative, distribution and processing operations throughout Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets will bear the Heidelberg Materials banner. “Two years ago,…

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HydroGraph researchers underscore graphene performance in concrete

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc., Ontario-based high purity graphene producer, has announced findings of its second research study in partnership with Arizona State University, highlighting potential advancements in extending the use of the company’s Fractal Graphene into cement and concrete applications. Co-authored by Chief Science Officer Ranjith Divigalpitiya, the study validates the potential of HydroGraph’s graphene in revolutionizing the construction industry,…

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