The process by which cement-based products sequester carbon dioxide is key to understanding the life cycle impacts of the world’s most widely subscribed building material. In a three-point question & answer sequence, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concrete Sustainability Hub Deputy Director Hessam AzariJafari describes how CO2 uptake is a key lever in the concrete industry realizing carbon neutrality: What is…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 offered a preview of data science methods destined to improve construction materials production and delivery profits. By capturing a groundswell of plant and fleet inputs from signals, sensors, production logs, and order or ticket files, a new class of information technology specialists demonstrated algorithms or programs greatly extending the dashboard and business intelligence tools accompanying current software suites.…
Read MoreThe pressure is on for concrete producers. Demand is high, especially with the passing of the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but the market is more challenging than ever. Construction costs rose 14.1 percent year over year by the end of 2022, according to CBRE’s Construction Cost Index. Recruiting skilled labor continues to be difficult as many industry veterans…
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The Titen HD heavy-duty mechanically galvanized screw anchor imparts high load capacity in interior and exterior cracked or uncracked concrete and uncracked masonry. Its proprietary heat treatment and ASTM B695 Class 65 mechanically galvanized coating to deliver enhanced corrosion protection. The Titen HD is designed with serrated teeth that reduce driving torque and speed installation. It is also easily removable,…
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A leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services has added UV CIPP Systems solutions. Their curing equipment, liners, and custom truck builds are backed by expert training and support, and enable the company to be a valuable partner in aging pipe rehabilitation. “UV CIPP is a powerful addition to a contractor’s CIPP toolbox,” says…
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The KettleTag Plus EZ sets a standard for survivable identification of galvanized steel. Product ID tags subjected to the nine-step galvanizing process have traditionally required lamination after printing. KettleTag Plus tags are ready to attach after printing with no additional steps required. Fabricators and galvanizers can print them, attach it to the product, and read the barcode after the galvanizing…
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Besser Co. engineers have for generations observed customers debate the selection of machines with mold or table (impact) vibration. With the manufacturer’s Servopac Infinity technology, producers no longer need to confront decisions on vibration type. The Servopac Infinity redefines unit masonry production with a game-changing, patented vibration system, Besser officials note. Producers can set up the machine to run either…
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One of the major innovations premiering at The Precast Show 2023 (February 23-25, Columbus, Ohio) is a pinpoint placement machine engineered to succeed mix delivery by crane and bucket, gantry devices or specialized vehicles in precast, prestressed concrete production, while eliminating most of the labor typically required along formwork or casting beds. The EquipPro Spider Bot couples artificial intelligence and…
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Founded in 1989 to serve Ottawa and eastern Ontario markets, M CON Products Inc. is a leading provider of precast concrete infrastructure components. It produces everything from manholes and catch basins, to pipe, box culvert and other critical concrete structures supporting residential and commercial developments. As the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas have grown, so too has M CON,…
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Thousands of bridges across the country need repair and modernization, with the impact on the economy going way beyond the cost of reconstruction, particularly for the supply chain. These blockages have cost hundreds of millions of hours of productivity from trucks idling in traffic when bridges fail or while road crews are working on them. Aging bridges are part of…
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