Sources: Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington, D.C.; CP staff Associated Builders and Contractors Technology and Innovation Director Patrick Scarpati opens the fourth annual ABC Tech Report noting how artificial intelligence, by applying machine learning, computer vision and data analytics, “is revolutionizing the construction industry by enhancing efficiency, safety and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The possibilities may sound endless, but…
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CRH CFO Mintern to succeed retiring CEO Manifold
Sources: CRH Plc, Dublin; CP staff The parent company of CRH Americas Materials Solutions, Ash Grove Cement, Oldcastle APG and Oldcastle Infrastructure has appointed Chief Financial Officer Jim Mintern to replace Albert Manifold, who will close an even 11 years as chief executive officer at the end of 2024. A 22-year veteran of CRH Plc, serving in various senior leadership…
Read MoreFRP Institute names leadership team, outlines market development vision
Sources: FRP Institute, Westfield, Ind.; CP staff After two years of work with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, state department of transportation and composite manufacturer representatives, the FRP Institute is poised to act on its primary purpose: Promoting the increased use of fiber-based polymer reinforcement in concrete transportation and environmental infrastructure. Fiber reinforced polymer is a generic…
Read MoreOrganizations – April 2024
Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association has promoted Chad Montgomery to executive director. He has served for eight-plus years as promotions manager and arrived at IRMCA from Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc. “We look forward to Chad promoting concrete throughout the state of Indiana, continuing to build new relationships throughout the industry, and retaining member commitment,” says 2024 IRMCA Board President…
Read MoreOutdoor Living Supply expands Georgia presence with Willow Creek
Sources: Outdoor Living Supply, Rochester, Minn.; CP staff Outdoor Living Supply (OLS) has acquired Willow Creek Landscape Supply, Rome, Ga. distributor of natural or manufactured stone, hardscape and nursery products. Willow Creek counts Belgard and Eldorado Stone among its key concrete brands, promoting each within comprehensive outdoor living area and fireplace programs. Russ and Shala Head, who founded the business…
Read MoreEuropean Union Precast Federation releases Decarbonization Pledge
In a new position statement on members’ material usage, production methods and embrace of circular economy principles, the Federation of the European Precast Concrete Industry (BIBM), Brussels, reinforces commitment to fostering a sustainable and low-carbon society. The BIBM Decarbonization Pledge represents “a concerted effort to minimize environmental impact across the entire lifespan of precast concrete products” and signatories’ quest “to…
Read MoreTight tunnel tolerances
The Cross River Rail project in Australia aimed to alleviate congestion in Brisbane’s metro transport system and improve transportation for a growing population. Project principals faced numerous obstacles due to limited space: Construction sequencing on the confined, congested site was complex due to the need for precision, efficiency, and safety. Heavy/civil contractor Kenny Constructions was tasked with placing 59 precast…
Read MoreCemex decision narrows pathway for secret-ballot union elections
Sources: National Labor Relations Board; CP staff In a partial dissent to the majority behind the late-August Cemex Construction Materials Pacific LLC and International Brotherhood of Teamsters decision, National Labor Relations Board Member Marvin Kaplan assesses how his colleagues’ new union representation proceedings standard impacts bargaining unit secret-ballot elections. The new Cemex standard informing agency officials’ orders on union representation elections or rerun…
Read MoreOrganizations – August 2023
The PCI Foundation Board has appointed Ray Clark as successor to outgoing Executive Director Marty McIntyre, effective mid-September. He will arrive after tours as Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Georgia/Carolinas Chapter executive director and US Formliner president. Clark is tasked with strengthening connections between industry partners and educational institutions, while providing transformative experiences for higher education students across the country. The latter…
Read MoreCement, steel production emissions add up to EPA rounding errors
The Environmental Protection Agency’s new Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks cites 5.586 billion metric tons (mt) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions for 2021, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. The Inventory spans six economic sectors; the third largest, Industry, accounted for 24 percent, or 1.34 billion mt of CO2e in 2021. U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS…
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