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…
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Our annual roundup of iron and technology for mixer, dump, tanker and manufactured concrete-grade tractor trailer fleets. CUMMINS | X10 The company plans a 2027 model year launch for a mid-bore engine replacing the L9 and X12 platforms, citing “a new level of performance, durability and efficiency for heavy- and medium-duty customers” and boasting “a class-leading power-to-weight ratio” designed to…
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The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute recognizes creative and innovative uses of precast. The 2025 PCI Design Awards program honored 20 building and transportation projects including a mixed-use eTOD in Chicago’s South Side, a television and film production facility backed by a Hollywood legend, and a historic Maine bridge for their use of precast. “This year’s winning projects leave no doubt that…
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Tecwill equips Heidelberg Materials Canada and Bird Construction for Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre supply contract The Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre (ANMRC) under construction at Chalk River Laboratories will enable world-class investigations in nuclear energy, health, environmental stewardship and global security while advancing Canada’s climate action plans. Located about 180 km northwest of Ottawa, the 13,000-square-meter ANMRC complex is…
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The 29th Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year program recognizes three industry veterans from a pool of outstanding team players. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Safety, Environmental and Operations Committee tasked a panel of judges to weigh nominees’ competence, driving skills, safety records, and colleague or customer testimonials. The NRMCA Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau will present…
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New processing methods economically recover C33-grade material from construction, demolition and excavation waste streams One of the newest instances of circular economy principles impacting concrete materials is recovery of sand & gravel from inert or contaminated soils tied to construction, demolition and excavation. Investors in next generation wash and classification plants aim to tackle new transportation and environmental economics forcing…
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A visit with 2024 Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association Chair Sam Hoehner Two years out from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and National Concrete Masonry Association unification, the successor organization’s board chair sees a groundswell of indicators favoring members, allied interests and architectural, engineering and construction parties, concluding, “I can’t think of a better time to be a part…
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, underscored a commitment to its Permacon business in Canada with the November 2023 dedication of a new hardscape production line in Anjou, Quebec. The advanced paver, slab and segmental retaining wall operation is built in an existing enclosure across from a twin-machine line whose decades of output supported the Quebec and Ontario hardscape market leader.…
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By Josephine Patterson A visit with 2024 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Chair Jim Fabinski With 30 years of experience in the precast concrete industry, Jim Fabinksi, vice president and general manager of EnCon United, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his leadership role as Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute chair. In fact, he has been involved with the institute for two…
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A visit with 2023-24 National Precast Concrete Association Chair Bill Bundschuh Concurrent with new association staff leadership under Nick Rhoad, PRETECH Corp. President and Principal Bill Bundschuh succeeds Joel Sheets (Tindall Infrastructure) as NPCA chair. Over his 30 years at the helm of PRETECH, Bundschuh has steered the Kansas City, Kan.-based precast business through a major downturn to record top…
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