International Code Council reveals Building Safety Month possibilities

The 44th Annual Building Safety Month, programmed to raises awareness about the importance of building codes in establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment, kicks off on May 1 with the theme “Mission Possible.” Each year, International Code Council officials and members, along with global communities, advance building safety measures through proclamations, educational events and community gatherings. The…

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Admixture-grade carbon nanotubes emerge from methane processing

Huntsman Corp. of The Woodlands, Texas has commenced work on a 30 ton per year Miralon carbon nanotube materials plant, output from which can be used for specialty concrete admixtures, high-performance composites, electric vehicle batteries and long-wear tires. Miralon structural carbon comprises nanotube-based materials produced as additives, dispersions, sheets or yarn. The materials are lightweight, thinner than a human hair,…

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Coal ash survey results reflecting growing harvested material inputs

The American Coal Ash Association Production and Use Survey indicates 2022 fly ash consumption in concrete at 10.9 million tons, 1 million tons off from the prior year, while year over year use of all coal combustion products (CCP) in cement production increased 8 percent, to just over 6 million tons. Concrete producers and consumers indicated a desire to use…

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Thalle Industries’ Dakota Concrete makes its mark in the Hudson Valley

High-profile construction jobs in the Hudson Valley are progressing with concrete, rock or other products from Thalle Industries of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. “From the Indian Point power plant to the West Point academy, our products are critical to many of the region’s most important projects,” says CEO Glenn Pacchiana. “We supply locally sourced and produced construction materials that help our…

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Energy storage cabinet soundness hinges on UHPC wall construction

A subsidiary of Taiwan Cement Corp., Taipei, stressed inherent fire and heat resistance, along with structural integrity, in the ultra-high performance concrete centerpiece of its Consumer Electronics Show 2024 booth. The early-2024 Las Vegas Convention Center gathering afforded NHOA.TCC a global venue for the EnergyArk battery storage cabinet launch. Available in three sizes for electric vehicle charging or commercial level…

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Canadian PCI extends NPCA Master Precaster program reach

The National Precast Concrete Association has licensed its Master Precaster program to the Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute to enhance educational opportunities and workforce skills. Individuals attain Master Precaster status by completing six precast-specific courses that focus on general industry knowledge, leadership plus production, safety, technical and quality control topics. More than 400 individuals have earned the Master Precaster title since…

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AEC Daily hosts Heidelberg Materials course on sustainable concrete mixes

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering a free American Institute of Architects-accredited on-demand course, “Mastering Sustainable Concrete: On the Road to Net Zero Construction,” to demonstrate to owners, contractors, specifiers and designers how to make structural material choices that promote decarbonization. Presented at www.aecdaily.com, the one-hour course focuses on the environmental impact of carbon emissions related to concrete, including a…

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CMHA names NTP Events as new Hardscape North America manager

The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association has enlisted Alexandria, Va.-based NTP Events to manage Hardscape North America (HNA), the annual gathering at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, co-located with Equip Exposition. Building on HNA’s record-breaking 2023 staging, which saw unprecedented attendance of 27,000-plus and more than 1,000 exhibits, NTP Events aims to further elevate the premier hardscape show for…

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Unilock EcoTerra series pavers sport cement-free face mixes

EcoTerra pavers are debuting in North America in Unilock’s Promenade Plank profile, 4- x 12- x 2.75-in., with shot-blast Revela surface and Light Steel Grey or Light Opal Blend colors. Commercial installations to date have included a residential driveway in Ontario, following a successful demonstration at Unilock’s Georgetown operation. In addition to face mixes with mineral binder, EcoTerra pavers also…

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System Pavers survey tracks homeowners’ shift from flatwork to hardscape options

The inaugural Outdoor Living Trends Index of leading West Coast and Southwest hardscape unit installer System Pavers cites top of mind exterior improvements for homeowners entering the new year: Adding a fire pit, outdoor kitchen or pergola, or replacing concrete flatwork with paving stones. “The results of the first question in our Index are not in the least bit surprising…

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