The Concrete Producer: Latest News

TXI Reduces Claims with DriveCam

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:16:14 EST

Dallas-based ready-mix producer and building materials supplier TXI has seen a "major" reduction in accident claims after installing a DriveCam system to track driver data.

CarbonCure partners with Oldcastle division

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:15:11 EST

Northfield Block, a division of Oldcastle Inc., will begin using CarbonCure's retrofit carbon sequestering technology at its Morris, Ill. plant. By mid-summer, the producer will be manufacturing architectural concrete products that contain sequestered CO2 using CarbonCure’s proprietary technology.

ACI Foundation seeks fellowship and scholarship applicants

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:30:11 EST

The ACI Foundation is offering eight fellowships and seven scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who will be studying concrete in the 2014-2015 academic year. The application process is open through Oct. 15, 2013.

Video: SCC's future takes shape

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:28:10 EST

Many cutting-edge concepts shared at the 5th North American Conference on Self-Consolidating Concrete are still a few years away from implementation. But, as Prairie Material's technical director Steve Fleming says, "It's our job to know what's next."

NRMCA Mixer Driver Championship call for entries

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:26:10 EST

Applications for the 2013 NRMCA National Mixer Driver Championship are due Monday, July 1, 2013. Drivers will compete at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas, in September.

Breckenridge Begins Pouring for new Bridge

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:24:34 EST

Breckenridge Material Co., a St. Louis-based supplier of ready-mix concrete, has begun the initial pouring of concrete for the Daniel Boone Bridge expansion.

U.S. Concrete Precast Rebuilds Boardwalk

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:12:25 EST

Late last month, U.S. Concrete Precast began building a portion of the 2500 precast pieces that will serve as the base of the Long Beach Island boardwalk in Long Beach, N.Y.

Cemex to expand capacity at Texas cement plant

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:19:09 EST

Cemex's expansion of its Odessa, Texas, cement plant will help the producer meet the growing demand for construction and specialty well cements for the oil and gas industry.

Concrete Industry holds a Pink Ribbon Challenge to Show Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:04:50 EST

Concrete Cares, a non-profit organization holds a challenge to show its support in raising awareness about breast cancer.

Anne M. Ellis Elected President of American Concrete Institute

Thu, 30 May 2013 04:06:08 EST

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2013-2014 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2013 Convention in Minneapolis. last month. With 33 years of experience with the A/E/C industry, Anne M. Ellis was elected to serve as president.

"Super concrete" at One World Trade Center

Thu, 30 May 2013 03:57:07 EST

High-profile projects in New York City, including One World Trade Center, The Bank of America Tower, and Trump World Tower, are raising concrete's profile as a safe and strong option for high-rise construction.

Hanley Wood, USGBC establish a strategic partnership with Greenbuild

Thu, 30 May 2013 03:25:09 EST

Hanley Wood LLC, publisher of The Concrete Producer, and the U.S. Green Building Council have announced a strategic partnership whereby Hanley Wood has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

Women in construction break through the 'concrete ceiling'

Thu, 30 May 2013 01:31:08 EST

Women-owned construction firms are on the rise, and have made it onto this year's Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing urban businesses in the U.S.

Heldenfels tackles new Baylor stadium

Wed, 29 May 2013 03:39:05 EST

Heldenfels Enterprises Inc. (HEI) will supply precast concrete seating risers for Baylor University's new 45,000-seat stadium. The stadium sits on a 93-acre site located across the Brazos River from Baylor’s campus.

Post-Tensioning Institute Receives ANSI Accreditation for Unbonded Tendon Plant Certification Program

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:36:34 EST

The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a national certifying body for its certification program for plants producing unbonded single strand tendons. This gives manufacturers using these post-tensioning products an added level of quality assurance.

Christopher Tull demonstrates roller compacted concrete at WOC 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:57:46 EST

Christopher Tull, owner of CRT Concrete Consulting tells us about roller compacted concrete and the demonstration held at the 2013 World of Concrete.

Alan Sparkman discusses pervious concrete at WOC 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:43:05 EST

Alan Sparkman, the Executive Director of the Tennessee Concrete Association, describes the potential of pervious concrete, a sustainable concrete solution.

NRMCA Commends Senators

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:03:30 EST

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association commends two U.S. senators for their leadership in introducing and passing a resilient construction amendment to the Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) in the Senate.

Biofuel waste makes concrete stronger

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:56:10 EST

Civil engineers at Kansas State University have used the waste products of biofuels to make a stronger cement that also reduces concrete's carbon footprint. The researchers are using ash made from agricultural waste products, including corn stover, wheat straw, and rice straw.

2013 Road Building Supplement

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:53:12 EST

Our special digital issue provides the latest on roller-compacted concrete, bridge decks, and other pavement strategies. This month's Problem Clinic reviews bonded versus unbonded overlays.