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Concrete
HeidelbergCement First Cement Company to Achieve 'Science-Based' Emissions Goals
The company has committed to reducing scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 15% per ton of cementitious materials and scope 2 GHG emissions 65% by 2030 from a 2016 base year.
HeidelbergCement plant in Gorazdze, Poland
Concrete
New Technology Offers Recyclable Solution for Returned Concrete
Millions of cubic yards of unused concrete are returned in North America each year.
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Trucks
Bill Aims to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks
Federal Excise Tax adds 12% to the purchase price of every new truck, discouraging investment in fuel efficient clean truck technology.
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Along These Lines
Learning About Recycled Tire Rubber & Modern Asphalt Pavements
A webinar series from the National Asphalt Pavement Association set to highlight the benefits of this evolving material
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Concrete
WACKER Group Focuses on Sustainability with Shanghai Competence Center
Wacker Neuson America Corporation
The laboratory will develop novel silicone-based products and solutions that improve the performance of cement and concrete and make these materials more sustainable.
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Concrete
CEMEX USA Named 2019 EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year
CEMEX
The award recognizes partner businesses and organizations that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency.
A team of company representatives accepted the award during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 11.
Concrete
PCA Recognizes 2019 Energy and Environment Award Winners
American Cement Association
The annual award recognizes outstanding environmental and community relations efforts that go above and beyond what is required.
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Sustainability
USGBC Launches LEED v4.1 for City, Community and Residential Projects
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
New version of LEED green building program raises the bar for sustainable housing and cities
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Construction News
Dow Chemical Paves "Plastics Road" to Reflect Name
Crews paved Plastics Road and Gulfstream Road around the Dow facility using 1,686 pounds of low-density polyethylene plastic — the equivalent of 120,000 plastic grocery bags — along with rock and minerals bound together by the asphalt
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Construction Technology
Company Plans to Use Large Scale 3D Printer to Build Affordable Housing
Austin-based ICON claims its Vulcan II 3D printer can print up to a 2,000 sq. ft. house at half the cost
Rendering of Vulcan II 3D printer printing a 'Lavacrete' home.
Business
New Construction Innovations Hub Promoting Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability
Innovations Hub will apply research capabilities and hands-on industry experience to help construction leaders overcome issues that trigger cost overruns and schedule delays
Sustainability
Three Steps to Being a LEED-friendly General Contractor
Three key things that a LEED-conscious contractor should focus on to deliver a successful certification
Green Building City
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