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Key Trends Shaping the Concrete Industry in 2024: What to Watch

With the World of Concrete event marking its 50th anniversary and now in the rearview, the concrete industry is poised for an eventful 2024, writes Eva Milberg for Smart Brief. […]

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Paving the Green Path: Transforming Roads for a Sustainable Tomorrow

In a bid to combat climate change, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has introduced a performance measure aimed at tracking greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. This initiative, spurred by

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Overland Park, Kansas, Shifts to Concrete Streets for New Construction to Reduce Maintenance and Environmental Impact

Overland Park, Kansas, is set to implement a significant change in its construction standards for new residential and collector streets starting in October 2023 writes Julia Scammahorn for KCTV5 News.

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Revisiting Concrete Scaling: Unraveling the Challenges and Solutions

Concrete, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, has weathered the test of time since its first use. The age-old issue of “salt scaling” has continued to haunt our urban landscapes, presenting

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Revolutionizing Roadway Sustainability with Diamond Grinding

In a world increasingly concerned about environmental sustainability, the International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA) is leading the charge to make our concrete highways more eco-friendly. Nicholas Davis, IGGA’s Director

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TRB Webinar: Performance of Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavement

The use of concrete overlays on asphalt pavements has become increasingly popular as a rehabilitation treatment. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to

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New Infographic! “Cradle-to-Grave/Rock-to-Rock!” Highlights Sustainable Concrete Pavement

Click to download PDF A new infographic titled “Cradle-to-Grave/Rock-to-Rock!” highlights the sustainable benefits of concrete pavement. This one-page flyer (seen here) includes bullet points on:• Durability• Resilience• Heat island• Lighting•

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ACI: New Collaboration for the Concrete Industry through “The NEU Center”

Click to Enlarge American Concrete Institute (ACI) has had a long history fulfilling its vision of providing everyone the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of

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#2 & #3 of 6 Documents: “Suggestions on Specifying Concrete Pavements” June ’22: “Vol. II: Partnering with Your Concrete Supplier” & “Vol. III: Pavement Structure, Subgrade, & Base Layers”

Les White, Paving & Infrastructure Engineer-CEMEX, along with CEMEX, created 6 DOCUMENTS on “Suggestions On Specifying Concrete Pavements”. The International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) featured the first document in May (www.concretepavements.org/2022/05/19/6-documents-bring-suggestions-on-specifying-concrete-pavements-1-may-22-concrete-supplier-bidding-topics-insights-experience/). ISCP will feature

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Fly Ash is Not Just Filler for Ready Mixed Concrete!

2019 American Concrete Website According to TJ Barton, Certified Concrete Technologist Level 4–National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), Fly Ash is one of the most commonly misunderstood components of ready

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Carbon Footprint Reduction: 6 Perspectives; Award Noms; + NRMCA Commits to 50% Lower by 2030 so, “Where are We Now”?

1Variations on a Theme —LETTER from the EDITOR—Frank Cavaliere, Managing Editor-“Concrete InFocus” | E-mail: fcavaliere@nrmca.org The cover story of the Summer 2022 Issue of Concrete InFocus Magazine titled “What You

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Canada & the Government of Québec Invest in Climate Action Project by Ciment Québec

Across the country, Canadians are calling for ambitious climate action that keeps our air clean while building a strong economy for today and tomorrow alike. Through initiatives like the Low

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ACI Foundation Funds UHPC, SCM, Concrete Specimen Research

The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by funding needed concrete research and will fund 10 research projects in 2022 in the “ACI Foundation Research Awards for

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ASCP Online COURSE: “Jointing & Structural Detailing for Concrete Pavements” … Reserve Your Place NOW!!

Online Course: “Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP)Jointing & Structural Detailing for Concrete Pavements” NOW SET!Training Type:Construction | Design | MaterialsDate:Wed Jun 15, 2022 – Thu Jun 16, 2022 PAGE

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Permeable Pavements May Help Solve Australian Flooding

There is overwhelming evidence that human activity is causing the environment to undergo profound changes due to climate change. One of the most visible and well-documented effects of climate change

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Q1 Edition “Concrete Pavement Progress” Now Available

The cover story for the first edition of the 2022 official magazine of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) and the concrete pavement industry, “Concrete Pavement Progress”, looks at the

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Infrastructure Funding Creates New Opportunities for Industry

Contractors should plan ahead to overcome labor, equipment, and supply challenges Patrick Cleary, Senior Vice President of Cement Sales-LafargeHolcim said, “This level of investment in infrastructure, especially highway infrastructure, has

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Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) to Detect Thickness of I-85, Georgia

Infrasense conducted a vehicle-based pavement thickness survey and report for a 13-mile segment of Interstate 85, that contains multiple lanes and ramps, in Jackson County, Georgia, USA. It was found

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Geotextiles for Unbonded Concrete Overlays

Project Manager: Steven Tritsch, Associate Director-Concrete Pavement Technology Center, Iowa State University (CP Tech Center, ISU)Authors: David White, Peter Taylor, Pavana Vennapusa, Tom Cackler, and Yifeng Ling Since 2008, around

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Do you Believe in Heat of Hydration? Cold Weather Repairs using RAPID-SETTING CONCRETE-No Accelerative Additives

LinkedIn Post and Discussion, March, 2022:Jeb Tingle, Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM)-U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center #adr #erdc SUMMARYPROCESS: Repairs were conducted by Army troops under contingency operating

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