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Use of Plastic Additives in Asphalt Mixtures Increasing

Dow has installed their recycled plastic-modified asphalt mixtures on several roads and parking lots in the country, proving these mixtures to be a viable option in sustainable pavement design and construction

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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.

As extreme weather events become stronger and more frequent, the method for building homes must change too. Building structures must remain intact to provide safety for inhabitants and return to normal life shortly afterwards. Concrete construction can provide this.

18 New Building Materials That Could Revolutionize Construction

These new materials are starting to generate buzz in the construction industry and could very well change the future of building.

From materials that generate their own energy to those that provide greater structural protection, the future of building is evolving.

How to Reduce the Cost of Concrete Production

GCP Applied Technologies Inc.

The National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) estimates 3-5% of ready-mix concrete deliveries in the U.S. are rejected at the job site for various reasons, such as not meeting specifications. Another occurrence is a project simply has leftover ready

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Study: Plastic Use in Asphalt Pavements Showing Promising Results

Plastics Industry Association and NCAT study shows that asphalt formulations using recycled polyethylene (rPE) film recovered from retail locations could achieve many of the same benefits of traditional polymer-modified asphalt formulations.

Test projects in India and the United Kingdom of asphalt roads containing recycled plastic have demonstrated better wear resistance when compared to regular asphalt concrete pavement. A project in Texas was the first in the U.S. and Michigan projects were recently the first public asphalt roads.

Husqvarna, LafargeHolcim Among Companies to Sign Net-Zero Recovery from COVID-19

More than 100 global companies have signed a statement asking governments to align recovery efforts with climate science.

Science Based Targets

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.

CU Boulder Concrete

CarbonCure Concrete to Be Used in Datacenters, Removes Carbon Dioxide

CarbonCure Technologies

Compass Datacenters announced its data centers will be built with concrete using CarbonCure technology.

CarbonCure

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.

The three largest construction projects underway in the Twin Cities all have a recycling rate of more than 90%, one of which is the new Viking Stadium. Pictured here is part of that project, the demolition of the old Metrodome.

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.

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Buzzi Unicem Awarded Gold Conservation Certification

Buzzi Unicem USA

Buzzi Unicem USA - Greencastle Plant has been recognized for its environmental and sustainability programs by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

Wildlife Habitat Council

Liebherr, Designwerk to Unveil Electric Truck Mixer

Liebherr USA, Co.

Liebherr and Designwerk have developed an emissions-free, electric mixer truck for transporting concrete.

Liebherr truck mixer

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