Jan 23, 2025 · The 10th annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased 18 innovative concrete projects from around the world.... Read More Features

Dec 12, 2024 · Based on Summit Materials figures and Concrete Products files, we estimate that nearly a decade of acquisitions will afford Quikrete Holdings these U.S. construction material or product market positions on top of its packaged mix leadership: #4 in finished cementitious materials #6 in total crushed stone, sand & gravel shipments

Nov 8, 2024 · Oldcastle Infrastructure has extended its West Coast footprint with the acquisition of Cook Concrete Products, Redding, Calif. provider of underground precast structures for energy, water and communications applications in northern California, Nevada and Oregon markets.

Feb 3, 2025 · A top player in concrete reinforcing steel production and fabrication has attained Global Steel Climate Council certification for a carbon dioxide emissions reduction plan covering hot rolled steel through 2030.

Jan 20, 2025 · This column is the start of a new media partnership between SEMCO Publishing’s Concrete Products, Rock Products and Cement Optimized publications, and our organization—the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA)—that will highlight the important role recycling aggregate materials plays in the sustainability efforts of the ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The latest version of the American Concrete Institute’s flagship document builds on a predecessor version with significant updates, including a new sustainability appendix that reflects modern construction practices, revised requirements for post-installed reinforcing bars, and enhanced provisions for shear friction.

Jan 6, 2025 · Oldcastle Infrastructure has extended its West Coast footprint with the acquisition of Cook Concrete Products, Redding, Calif. provider of underground precast structures for energy, water and communications applications in northern California, Nevada and Oregon markets.

Dec 20, 2024 · Knife River has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Strata Corp., a Grand Forks, N.D. independent with 28 ready mixed concrete and three asphalt plants, plus 75 aggregates sites, extensive reserves and related rail assets.

Jan 6, 2025 · A panel of judges reviews each entry’s plant image submissions and written narrative covering site aesthetics, environmental documentation, training, water and air quality management, returned concrete plan, community relations, concrete delivery, and plant sustainability practices.

Feb 3, 2025 · At 54 lbs. per 1-sq.-ft. block, the newest addition to Belgard residential and commercial concrete retaining wall offerings affords shipping efficiencies by enabling legal truck loads bearing up to 25 percent more product than conventional units.