The Concrete Producer: Data & Markets

Will 2013 bring luck for contractors as the recession recovery continues?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:02:11 EST

Construction was the first industry to fall into recession and the last to emerge from it. The industry finally seems to be recovering, but there are still plenty of risks that could cut short the revival.

A Pension Plan Solution?

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:41:18 EST

Unions and concrete industry employers are working to ensure the stability of multi-employer pension plans, with the financial security of more than 10 million current and retired workers at stake.

Mark Carpenter appointed SVP of Hanson Engineered Products

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:04:19 EST

Carpenter, most recently president of Hanson Pipe & Precast, succeeds Mike Leathers.

Central Concrete supplies its concrete mix designs for Bay Area signature projects

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:29:05 EST

Central Concrete, a U.S. Concrete, Inc. has announced that it supplied its concrete mix designs for three new San Francisco Bay Area projects – the recently opened Exploratorium in San Francisco, Devil's Slide Tunnel and Bridges, and Stanford's Bing Concert Hall.

Truck Manufacturers Prepare for an Upswing

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:55:35 EST

Truck and mixer sales seem poised for growth.

What Lies Ahead for 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:39:26 EST

The concrete industry's recovery will be very robust for this year and beyond.

Oldcastle Architectural acquires Expocrete Concrete Products

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 04:31:36 EST

Oldcastle Architectural has acquired Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd., giving North America’s largest producer of concrete masonry and hardscape products an increased presence in the high-growth region of western Canada.

Can concrete save the U.S. economy?

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:40:14 EST

Calls for improving America’s infrastructure are getting louder by the day.

Slim chance for another infrastructure ‘stimulus’

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:59:32 EST

The $50 billion infrastructure initiative President Obama announced in his State of the Union address ignited hopes that federal spending on local public works projects would be heating up just as stimulus funding was cooling down.

Mack announces collaboration with Shell

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:41:36 EST

Mack Trucks has announced a collaboration with Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for commercial vehicles.

Concrete Industry Management Program Releases Annual Report for 2011-2012

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:02:29 EST

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the release of their 2011 - 2012 Annual Report.

NRMCA elects new slate of officers at annual convention

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:43:44 EST

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has elected William Childs, IV, of Chaney Enterprises, Waldorf, MD, as chairman of its Board of Directors. Association membership chose Childs earlier this month at NRMCA’s Annual Convention held in San Antonio, TX.

ASCE Report Card Shows U.S. Infrastructure Near Failing

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:22:14 EST

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released their 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, awarding the U.S. an overall grade of D+ on infrastructure.

Command Alkon appoints vice presidents

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:35:52 EST

Command Alkon, a global leader in integrated solutions for the construction and bulk materials industries, has promoted Jeff Hunter and Jim Wilson to the position of vice president.

Juan Alfonso Garcia named head of BASF’s admixture systems business in North America

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:04:22 EST

BASF named Juan Alfonso Garcia as Vice President of the admixture systems business of Construction Chemicals in North America.

World of Concrete attendance reflects industry optimism

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:06:25 EST

Although we often look to housing starts or construction employment numbers to gauge growth in the concrete industry, many also watch another key indicator: attendance at World of Concrete.

Green cement: Concrete solutions

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:14:19 EST

Researchers and cement producers are making progress in developing earth-friendly cement products. But will the alternative products meet the same standards as Portland cement?

Aggregate producer to sell lime kiln dust

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:16:33 EST

Graymont, a Canadian lime and limestone aggregate producer, has entered into a strategic alliance to provide lime kiln dust to fertilizer company AGRO-100.

US Demand for Green Building Materials to Reach $86.6 Billion in 2017

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:14:58 EST

Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11 percent annually to $86.6 billion.

Smico/Symons Welcomes New Vice President – Industry Veteran Alan Odgers

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:20:12 EST

Smico/Symons Screens recently announced Alan Odgers as Vice President of the Oklahoma City-based manufacturer.