Sources: Federal Highway Administration; National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Va.; CP staff The latest Federal Highway Administration TechNote sheds critical light on a metric that concrete practitioners will weigh as the supplementary cementitious materials universe expands and market conditions compel a lower portland cement clinker factor in mix designs. FHWA HRT-25-050 Reactivity of Supplementary Cementitious Materials authors assess the chemical reactions…
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Front Line Excellence
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…
Read MoreNRMCA, EPA promote broader Energy Star participation
An exclusive focus this year on ready mixed concrete under the Environmental Protection Agency-aligned Energy Star program will provide producers with resources to enhance energy efficiency, cut costs and strengthen sustainability metrics. The effort mirrors an established cement industry template, where producers and program officials set annual power and fuel consumption reduction targets as plant operations maintain or increase year-over-year…
Read MoreSmart Concrete
Digging into C-MORE, the EPA’s new regulation encouraging producers to lower carbon emissions Authors’ note: I’ve decided to write this monthly column because the concrete industry has greater opportunities for carbon reduction than any other core construction material, and frankly, in my 15-year involvement with concrete, I’ve learned to love the industry and the material. Concrete will be the carbon…
Read MoreNRMCA teams with EPA to grow the Energy Star imprint
Sources: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Va.; CP staff An exclusive focus on ready mixed concrete under the Environmental Protection Agency-administered Energy Star program will provide producers resources to enhance energy efficiency, cut costs and strengthen sustainability metrics. The effort stands to emulate a well established cement industry template, where producers and program officials set annual power and fuel…
Read MoreConcrete Pavements
A sustainable value proposition for industrial sites Concrete is foundational to modern society. From ancient landmarks like the Roman Colosseum to the towering Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) to patios in suburban backyards, concrete’s versatility and durability have made it indispensable in construction. Today, it’s the second-most consumed material on Earth, surpassed only by fresh water. Yet, as essential…
Read MoreFHWA, EPA draw a line in the sand for Low Carbon Transportation Materials
Federal agencies have spent more than two years reviewing carbon dioxide emissions associated with load-bearing construction material processing or production. Officials recognize regional or local factors affecting the CO2 emissions profile of concrete, asphalt and steel, and have positioned 2025 as a turning point for procurement terms applicable to federally funded transportation and building work. The Federal Highway Administration took…
Read MoreENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLANCE AWARDS
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards program honors 11 plants. Now in its 29th year, the program offers producer members national recognition for outstanding contributions to protecting the environment and maintaining sound environmental management practices. It salutes operators that have surpassed regulatory and/or permit compliance requirements while proving a commitment to excellence through plant and staff…
Read MoreOrganizations – November 2024
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Executive Committee has named Chief Financial Officer Joe Roche as interim president and charged Executive Vice President, Human Resources Tim Cooper with vetting executive search firms to help identify a successor to Michael Philipps, who departed the organization in August after six years at the helm. Cooper will assist a newly designated Search Committee…
Read MoreOhio voters dispatch Sardinia RM chief to Capitol Hill
Sources: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Va.; David Taylor for Congress Campaign, Sardinia, Ohio; CP staff
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