Brooklyn-based Glenwood Mason Supply Company Inc., a concrete masonry unit producer equipped to deploy CarbonCure Technologies’ carbon dioxide mineralizing process, will source “Sustainable CO” extracted from New York City apartment buildings’ mechanical system flue exhaust. After a 2022 pilot installation at The Grand Tier (1930 Broadway), Glenwood Property Management (unaffiliated with the producer) plans Q1 deployment of modular CarbonQuest Building…
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Dutchland deal delivers wastewater, water tank depth for Lindsay Precast
Private equity operator MiddleGround Capital of Lexington, Ky., recently closed on Dutchland Inc., Gap, Pa. precast concrete tank producer and installer. Dutchland offers a unique combination of engineering and process design, operations expertise, and control systems implementation to allow for the efficient execution of water and wastewater projects. The transaction was announced a year after a MiddleGround fund acquired Ohio-based…
Read MoreCeco Construction veteran heads ACI Center for Advancing Productivity
The American Concrete Institute has chartered PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Concrete Industry Productivity as a catalyst for solving constructability barriers. PRO will collaborate with design and engineering professionals, material suppliers, plus contractors to resolve issues that negatively impact output in concrete site operations. “The concrete contractor’s input on design details, specifications, and material criteria that embraces…
Read MoreCommerce office assists ASTM Center’s construction digitalization work
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology is assisting ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) development of a “Roadmap for Advanced Technologies for the Digitalization of the Construction Industry.” The agenda for a workshop late last month at ASTM headquarters outside Philadelphia called for brainstorming sessions on the current state and desired future state for…
Read MoreEPA sets 2027 target for halving heavy duty truck NOx emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing a program to further reduce air pollution, including ozone and particulate matter (PM), from heavy-duty engines and vehicles. Compared to current standards, its new emissions thresholds are significantly more stringent and cover a wider range of heavy-duty engine operating conditions. The final rulemaking promulgates new numeric standards and changes key provisions of the existing…
Read MoreExplore the Path to a Clean Air Future
With ever-changing public sentiment, public policy and regulatory requirements, the pressure is on to lessen your environmental footprint. This exclusive C&W DustTech webinar will explore the path to a clean air future through high-performing dust collection systems. Watch to learn how effective dust collection can drive more meaningful change in your operation – for employees, your community and beyond. In…
Read MoreOldcastle APG outdoor living program adds sand, soil packaging assets
Oldcastle APG has extended its outdoor living market footprint and production capabilities by acquiring the packaging operations of Sterling Sand LLC, West Columbia, S.C., and soil business of Soil Mender Products, Tulia, Texas. With one North Carolina and three South Carolina facilities, Sterling Sand is a leading regional processor and distributor of specialty sands for construction, recreation, industrial and other…
Read MoreThe Canadian Concrete Expo CCE returns to Toronto for its fourth year
The only national trade show in Canada dedicated to the concrete, aggregates and construction industry, Stuart Galloway, President 20/20 Show Productions and his team are planning to make this the best year yet. With over 300,000 sq. ft. of show space available, the CCE tradeshow will be well spaced for the comfort of both the exhibitors and attendees. Over 300…
Read MoreCommand Alkon’s COMMANDassurance Helps Gain Efficiencies in Your Ready Mix Loads
Lauren Concrete, located in Austin Texas, services the Central Texas region. They utilize COMMANDassurance to gain efficiency opportunities. They hosted a 3-month pilot with COMMANDassurance and quickly realized the value they were seeing in the product. Lauren Concrete has been able to trim time off of their loads by knowing exactly what the concrete properties are before their trucks arrive…
Read MoreReducing the Carbon Footprint of the Built Environment
The world’s building stock is expected to double by 2060—that’s equivalent to building a new New York City every month! Given its strength, durability, and availability, concrete will be the most common construction material used in these new projects. This outlook is great news for concrete producers. However, with an increased focus on climate change by governments and industries around…
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