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Concrete
The Case for Concrete Homes
The challenge is to build homes that can remain intact in any severe weather event, be more energy efficient, be reasonably priced, and be reoccupied shortly after a disaster so that life can go on with minimal disruption.
Business
18 New Building Materials That Could Revolutionize Construction
Concrete
How to Reduce the Cost of Concrete Production
Sustainable Snippets
Bamboo Helps Make Concrete Both Stronger & More Sustainable
Asphalt
Study: Plastic Use in Asphalt Pavements Showing Promising Results
Concrete
Husqvarna, LafargeHolcim Among Companies to Sign Net-Zero Recovery from COVID-19
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Construction News
10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Cummins EPA 2021 X12 and X15 Engines Use Less Fuel
Most-read construction stories include Caterpillar and PAC-MAN rolling out a new game, a test of orange pavement markings in work zones, new Cat S42 rugged smartphone withstands submerged scrubbing and more
Asphalt
How PPP Loans Can Challenge Revenue Growth for State DOT Contractors
Experts say there may be some long-term revenue-generating challenges that come from taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program loan
Profit Matters
4 Ways to Get the Most Done With the Fewest Machines
Every piece of equipment added to your fleet brings revenue opportunity, and here’s how to balance that with owning costs and operating expenses so it eats the least amount of profits
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Concrete
CU Research Could Lead to More Durable Concrete
CU Boulder researchers have discovered that a synthetic molecule based on natural antifreeze proteins minimizes freeze-thaw damage and increases the strength and durability of concrete.
Concrete
CarbonCure Concrete to Be Used in Datacenters, Removes Carbon Dioxide
Compass Datacenters announced its data centers will be built with concrete using CarbonCure technology.
Business
5 Techniques for Sustainable Building Construction
For contractors, a strategy for saving time and materials can lead to higher profitability and the good feeling of not creating unnecessary waste. Here’s a look at five techniques that are having the greatest impact on sustainable building construction.
Concrete
Cement/Concrete Association Sets New Sustainability Guidelines
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has published new guidelines aimed at further improving the biodiversity performance of the industry’s quarries.
Concrete
Buzzi Unicem Awarded Gold Conservation Certification
Buzzi Unicem USA - Greencastle Plant has been recognized for its environmental and sustainability programs by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
Concrete
Liebherr, Designwerk to Unveil Electric Truck Mixer
Liebherr and Designwerk have developed an emissions-free, electric mixer truck for transporting concrete.
Asphalt Plants
[VIDEO] Six Ways to Improve Asphalt Plant Sustainability
Here are the top six ways you can improve asphalt plant sustainability.
Concrete
GCP Applied Technologies Presents Sustainability Vision Statement
GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP), a leading global provider of construction products technologies, has presented its 2020 Vision for a Sustainable Future.
Equipment
[VIDEO] PCA Shaped By Concrete Campaign Highlights Concrete's Resiliency
Michael Ireland from Portland Cement Association talks about the association's new campaign, Shaped By Concrete. The campaign aims to highlight concrete's sustainability and resiliency.
Equipment
[VIDEO] CASE Project Tetra is a Methane-Powered Wheel Loader that Cuts Fuel Cost 30%, Emissions 80%
Project Tetra will give operators a full day of performance while reducing emissions
Business
New Building Energy Conservation Code Takes Effect in New York City in May
Changes to the NYC Energy Conservation Code are designed to ensure that construction of new buildings, additions and alterations reduce greenhouse gas 80% by 2050
Sustainability
PERC Donating to Non-profit Organization Supporting Respiratory Health
PERC to add $5 donation to a U.S. non-profit for every token added to prize machine in its booth at the 2020 NTEA Work Truck Show.
Sustainability
U.S. Green Building Council Names Top 10 States for LEED
The ranking highlights leaders in sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings.
Concrete
Researchers Create Living Concrete as Strong as Cement-Based Mortar
Using photosynthetic cyanobacteria, scientists have created a new building material that is not only alive but can also reproduce.
Concrete
Thermal Breaks Provide Energy Efficiency in Concrete Reinforced Condo
Candela Lofts is the first reinforced-concrete luxury condominium to meet Passive House standards in the NY/NJ Metro area.
Concrete
Sustainable Cement Offers a Competitive Advantage
Solidia Technologies CEO Tom Schuler discusses why a sustainable future for the global cement and concrete market is not just beneficial for the environment but also your company.
Concrete
ACI Foundation Partners to Launch Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator
The calculator provides the building community a tool to compare and reduce embodied carbon emissions from construction materials.
Concrete
Costa Rican Company Transforms Plastic Waste into Concrete
The company hopes to provide high-quality construction materials while solving two of the world´s most pressing issues: the recovery of waste plastics from the environment and the global housing deficit.
Concrete
Researchers Test Seawater as Sustainable Concrete Ingredient
University of Miami researchers are the latest team to experiment with concrete's composition in an effort to address the industry's so-called sustainability problem.
Tires
Michelin X TWEEL SSL 2 AT and HST 12N16.5 Airless Tires
Expanded skid-steer tire line now includes versions for off-road and pavement applications
Sustainability
Three More PROSOCO Coatings Now Qualify for LEED v4 Low-emitting Materials Credits
Interior Masonry Dustproofer, Siloxane WB Concentrate and BMC II now contribute to LEED v4 low-emitting materials credits after independent testing by Berkeley Analytical.
Rental
Generac Expands Position in Power Generation with Claim in Clean Energy
The company will now draw on its best-in-class technology and extensive engineering expertise to offer a complete ecosystem of new energy storage and management products.
Concrete
World’s First Precast Products Manufactured with CO2-Cured Solidia Concrete
EP Henry and Solidia Technologies are introducing new sustainable products that boast a 70% reduced carbon footprint while saving water, energy and manufacturing time
Sustainability
Dow's Plastic Roadways Named to FORTUNE’s 2019 “Change the World” List
Concrete
UCLA Engineers Receive $1.5 Million Grant to Develop Environmentally-Friendly Concrete
The research team will explore new alternative cements that could cut into this by incorporating carbon dioxide into the manufacturing process.
Concrete
Sustainability Must be on the Forefront for the Concrete Industry
The time has come for the industry to adopt a viable solution for limiting emissions.
Concrete
Researchers Replace Water with CO2 in ‘Green’ Concrete Mix
A team of researchers at UCLA is working to develop a less carbon-intensive method to cement production.
Sustainability
5 Ways Construction Can Reduce Its Plastic Waste
Every year, the global construction industry produces 64 million tonnes of plastic – which is the same weight as 11 Great Pyramids of Giza
Concrete
Makita Awarded for Battery Recycling Program
Through the Call2Recycle program, Makita contributed to the diversion of 7.2 million pounds of batteries from U.S. landfills in 2018.
Concrete
LafargeHolcim Launches Carbon Capture Project in Canada
The objective of the project is to build the world’s first full-cycle solution to capture and reuse CO2 from a cement plant while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
