Concrete pavements, touted for their durability, are not immune to challenges like temperature-induced expansion, contraction, and material deviations. To combat these issues, preventative maintenance plays a pivotal role. A recent […]
Concrete Pavement Maintenance Crucial for Longevity, Safety, and Cost-Efficiency Read More »
Transportation agencies nationwide are increasingly focused on understanding and mitigating the environmental impact of pavement materials, particularly carbon emissions. To aid in this effort, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center
CP Tech Center Releases Guide to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Concrete Production Read More »
The concrete fibers market is experiencing a remarkable surge, projected to surpass a valuation of $4.51 billion by 2032, fueled by a convergence of factors driving innovation and demand writes
Luc Rens, Managing Director of EUPAVE (the European Concrete Paving Association) and longtime member and board member of ISCP, highlights the imperative of sustainable construction in the face of global
Putting sustainability and resilience at the heart of concrete paving Read More »
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.
Key Trends Shaping the Concrete Industry in 2024: What to Watch Read More »
In a significant stride towards promoting sustainable practices in the construction sector, Concrete Europe proudly announces the addition of EUPAVE (the European Concrete Paving Association) as an Associate Member. With
EUPAVE Joins Concrete Europe to Bolster Sustainable Construction Efforts Read More »
In a surprising twist, Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) is making waves in the asphalt industry, with asphalt contractors exploring new avenues by incorporating this zero-slump mix, writes Brandon Noel for
Revolutionizing Pavement: Asphalt Contractors Embrace Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Read More »
In an era where infrastructure spending is heavily scrutinized, a call for increased competition in pavement construction arises as a potential solution. Concrete, once the primary paving material during the
Embracing Competition in Pavement Construction: A Path to Cost Reduction Read More »
In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize transportation infrastructure, the Utah Department of Transportation has granted a significant $45 million contract for the expansion of SR-108 in Davis County, writes Yasmin
Exciting developments are on the horizon for New Zealand’s roading infrastructure as Eric Ferrebee, Senior Director of Technical Services at the American Concrete Pavement Association, and member of the Board
Concrete Revolution: A New Era for New Zealand’s Roads Read More »
In a groundbreaking examination of a century-old concrete sample, provided by Dr. Le Pham, a key contributor to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s concrete research project, researchers have uncovered intriguing details
Composition and Characteristics of 100-Year-Old Concrete Read More »
Concrete roads have long been a cornerstone of England’s strategic road network, having served the UK faithfully since the 1960s and 1970s. However, as these miles of concrete pavement approach
Paving the Way: UK National Highways’ Digital Transformation for Concrete Pavement Read More »
Researchers in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, India developed a method to use solar thermal energy to recycle concrete waste from construction and demolition sites. As reported
Researchers in IIT Madras, India use solar energy to recycle waste concrete Read More »
Specialized slipform paver constructs 75,000 m² of operational facilities by concrete paving Wirtgen Group A challenging concrete paving project was successfully completed in Iceland. The project involved the extension of
Challenging concrete paving performed at Keflavik Air Base in Iceland Read More »
Fort Zimwalt School District in O’Fallon, Missouri, USA,recently discovered long-term savings & benefitspay well with the decision to GO CONCRETE! As flowers bloom in spring and school graduations roll around,
Concrete Overlays Help a School District Stay on Top of Paving Costs Read More »
MnROAD will be hosting a free special event to highlight their concrete pavement sustainability initiatives on Thursday, July 28. MnROAD Research Facility9011 77th Street NEMonticello, MN 55362 SCHEDULE (All times
MnROAD Special Event: NRRA Concrete Sustainability Initiatives on July 28 Read More »
Luna Lu is investigating unique ways to build artificial intelligence into concrete-pavedhighways and bridges, enabling them to prevent and repair their own damage.(Purdue University photo/John Underwood). Click to enlarge. …
U.S. Researcher @ Purdue University: “Roads Need to be ‘Smart’ … Here’s Why …” Read More »
By Lane Martin, Ingram Concrete-a US Concrete Company; Frank Corzine, Central Concrete Supply-a US Concrete Company; and Kayl Anderson, GCP Applied Technologies Since 1930, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
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
Fly Ash is Not Just Filler for Ready Mixed Concrete! Read More »
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
