Concrete Masonry Checkoff leaders eager to drive investor returns

Design, promotional and technical support for architectural and gray block in U.S. building markets will reach a new peak this year with the launch of 23 inaugural Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) projects, funded with nearly $5 million from initial 2023 assessments. The projects contour the six programs that CMC directors defined in their November 2022 charter meeting—Codes & Standards, Design…

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Materials, manufactured concrete groups challenge FHWA GHG yardstick

Sources: National Precast Concrete Association, Carmel, Ind.; CP staff In a letter to U.S. House and Senate members, 14 associations representing construction materials, products and downstream interests question the Federal Highway Administration’s authority to proceed with a greenhouse gas performance measure on projects the agency funds. Their argument traces the absence of a legal basis for a November 2023 FHWA…

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ACPA finalizes 2024 Pipe School and Pipe Show agenda

Source: American Concrete Pipe Association, Irving, Texas The American Concrete Pipe Association has opened registration for its largest annual gathering, the Pipe School and Pipe Show. Next year’s edition runs January 29-February 1 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Frisco, Texas. True to a “Engineered Strength. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability” theme, it will feature a dynamic keynote…

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Producers and allies set the table for Concrete Pipe Week 2023

The American Concrete Pipe Association has designated September 24-30 as Concrete Pipe Week 2023. This year’s theme, “Engineered Strength. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability,” reflects the overall value, position, and benefit of both reinforced concrete pipe and box culverts. It also frames activities and outreach through which members, association staff and allied interests will spotlight the significance of concrete pipe and…

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ACPA Foundation, Besser Co. open 2024 scholarship applications

Sources: American Concrete Pipe Association, Irving, Texas; CP staff The American Concrete Pipe Association Research and Education Foundation, in conjunction with Besser Co., is accepting applications for the 2024 Besser Scholarship through October 30. The scholarship is awarded to students whose course study is related to concrete pipe production, application, installation, or research. Students participating in, or planning to attend,…

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Producers gear up for Concrete Pipe Week 2023 outreach, plant tours

Sources: American Concrete Pipe Association, Irving, Texas The American Concrete Pipe Association has designated September 24-30 as Concrete Pipe Week 2023. This year’s theme, “Engineered Strength. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability,” reflects the overall value, position, and benefit of both reinforced concrete pipe and box culverts. It also frames activities and outreach through which members, association staff and allied interests will…

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Spahn moves from Concrete Pipe to Concrete Masonry Checkoff

American Concrete Pipe Association Vice President of Operations Kim Spahn, P.E. has been appointed the inaugural Concrete Masonry Checkoff chief executive officer. An exhaustive national search to fill the position attracted more than 300 applicants, Spahn quickly emerging as the CMC Board’s top choice given her unique background and skill set. “We really valued Kim’s perspective as a civil engineer…

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Manufacturers – June 2023

St. Louis-based Afinitas has combined its Forming Systems and Concrete Accessories sales teams into single organization that will better align its operations and provide more comprehensive service to customers in North America. Industry veteran Barry Bauer will lead the Forming/Concrete Accessories team as vice president of Sales. He joined Afinitas earlier this year, bringing considerable experience from his time at…

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Concrete Pipe-wise Spahn to lead Concrete Masonry Checkoff

Sources: Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board, Washington, D.C.; CP staff American Concrete Pipe Association Vice President of Operations Kim Spahn, P.E. has been appointed the inaugural Concrete Masonry Checkoff chief executive officer, effective mid-June. An exhaustive national search to fill the position attracted more than 300 applicants, Spahn quickly emerging as the CMC Board’s top choice given her unique background and…

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MANUFACTURERS – April 2023

Besser Co. and the ACPA Foundation named recipients of the 2023 Besser Pipe Scholarships ($2,500) during the American Concrete Pipe Association Pipe School earlier this year. The first recipient is Ava Wesner, a senior at Posen High School in Michigan, who will attend a Michigan college this fall to study environmental engineering. The second recipient is Michael McDole, a member…

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