Sources: American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.; CP staff The American Concrete Institute will present the fifth edition of its 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge virtual conference, July 8-9, engaging experts, professionals and students around the world. Hosted in cooperation with more than 20 ACI International Chapters and industry partners across multiple time zones, the event provides a platform for…
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JW Ready Mix brings SRM Concrete into northern Indiana
Sources: SRM Concrete, Smyrna, Tenn.; CP staff SRM Concrete has acquired JW Ready Mix, with batch plants in Atwood and Osceola, Ind. The deal ushers SRM Concrete into northern Indiana and raises its Hoosier State ready mixed production footprint to 18plants. CEO Jeff Hollingshead credits the JW team with building a great reputation, adding “This move helps us enter this…
Read MoreReport: Truck safety, environmental metrics favor federal excise tax repeal
Sources: American Transportation Research Institute, Washington, D.C.; CP staff A new American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report highlights real-world environmental and safety benefits that could accrue from a repeal of the 12 percent federal excise tax (FET) on new Class 8 vehicles and trucking equipment. A World War I era measure, the Truck FET has long been an issue for…
Read MoreEngineers Council: Tax law extension critical for jobs, economic growth
Sources: American Council of Engineering Companies, Washington, D.C.; CP staff A new study by the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) research arm strengthens the case for extending 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (TCJA) provisions, including those in a budget plan that federal lawmakers are weighing to advance President Donald Trump’s economic policy agenda. TCJA has enabled U.S. architects…
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Lafarge Canada expands delivery efficiencies with Agency Approval of steering axle-equipped trailers Lafarge Canada Inc. has received provincial approval to operate trailers equipped with hydraulically forced steering axles for concrete delivery in Alberta, marking a significant milestone in transportation innovation and regulatory modernization. The advancement follows a successful multi-year pilot in Calgary and Edmonton and signals an update to Alberta’s…
Read MoreHolcim shareholder spin-off vote seals Amrize business plan
Sources: Holcim Ltd., Zug, Switzerland; CP staff In a vote tally 0.25 percent shy of 100 percent, Holcim shareholders approved a proposed spin-off of U.S. and Canadian cement, aggregate, concrete, asphalt and roofing product operations at their annual general meeting. The outcome confirms investor support indicated since January 2024, when management outlined a separation plan for the Holcim US, Holcim…
Read MorePictures worth 1,000 yards
A dramatic take of a skilled skateboarder at Los Angeles’ Venice Beach Skate Park earned top honor and a $10,000 prize in the Global Cement and Concrete Association Concrete in Life Photo of the Year 2024/25 program. “My image is a tribute to the way concrete, when embraced by creativity and passion, fosters connection, dreams, and boundless potential not just…
Read MoreModCorr PreCast parallels steel correctional cell program
Sources: ModCorr LLC, Galveston, Texas; CP staff ModCorr LLC, a business true to its Modern Correctional Solutions motto through steel framed, modular jail, prison or detention facility structure offerings, has launched a namesake division focused on the fabrication and delivery of high-performance precast concrete alternatives to its core offering. The ModCorr PreCast branding follows acquisition of the American Correctional Maintenance…
Read MoreCommand Alkon embeds automated payment processes in Cloud suite
Command Alkon is set for general release of Payments, a cloud-native solution augmenting dispatch and scale ticketing systems for ready mixed, aggregate and asphalt producers. Initially available to Dispatch users, the new solution leverages groundbreaking technologies from B2B payment processing platforms and paves the way for a more efficient and streamlined user experience. Payments in Command Cloud is powered by…
Read MoreCampaign advances non-combustible material specs in wildfire wake
Sources: Building With Resilience, Sacramento, Calif.; CP staff The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) and California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) are launching a campaign for Golden State property owners, communities and lawmakers confronting rebuilding decisions after recent wildfires. “Building With Resilience” will consolidate resources for experts seeking information on the highest levels of…
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