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Trump: American roads, bridges should be built with American materials, American hands
The new executive order uses more succinct wording than the previous one, which asked federal agencies to buy American whenever possible.
February 3, 2019
Roadbuilding
Tests begin on concrete infused with wood nanoparticles
Wood nanoparticle concrete is being tested alongside regular concrete in a parking log in Greenville, South Carolina. Get the details here on Equipment World.
January 8, 2019
Roadbuilding
LSU scientists readying to bring ‘bendable’ concrete to market
Engineered Cementitious Composite is cost-effective, has about 300 times more deformation capacity, more than two times the flexural strength, and more.
December 20, 2018
Business
Report: Heavy building materials sector lagging behind in digital transformation
According to Command Alkon and Adelante SCM, the heavy building materials sector is among the least digitized of industries. Get the details on Equipment World.
December 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
Concrete made from industrial waste rather than cement could be more durable
Researchers work on making concrete with industrial waste instead of cement. Not only will this reduce the carbon footprint but the durability as well.
November 23, 2018
Roadbuilding
County roads in Iowa affected by skyrocketing gravel prices
The 2 million tons of gravel needed to improve county roads in Woodbury County, Iowa, comes with a hefty $12 million price tag. Get the details here.
October 10, 2018
Roadbuilding
Neal introduces fast-spray sealcoat package for protecting roads
This package from Neal combines the company’s High-Volume Road Maintenance Vehicle with the drivable DA 350 for quick prep work and curb-and-gutter sealcoating.
July 13, 2018
Roadbuilding
ARTBA joins lawsuit against WOTUS
17 industry associations filed a motion to join a lawsuit regarding the implementation of a 2015 Obama administration's Waters of the United States rule.
July 11, 2018
Roadbuilding
How to turn old tires into aggregate the subject of upcoming MnDOT webinar
MnDOT will go over the ways to recycle old tires in order to make use of them as an aggregate in pavement design and implementation. More on Equipment World.
July 10, 2018
Roadbuilding
How CEMEX supplied concrete to improve Grand Canyon roadways
CEMEX teamed up with Southwest Concrete Paving, U.S. Forest Service, and Grand Canyon National Park Service to supply concrete needed to complete improvements.
June 27, 2018
Business
Construction costs hit highest levels in 7 years; metal tariffs could drive them up further
The AGC says the tariffs will likely drive prices even higher and could lead to project delays, as steel mills have witnessed a surge in demand. More here.
June 18, 2018
Roadbuilding
Louisville researchers win $1M to find cheaper way to make cement
With help from Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Louisville researchers work to find cheaper, more energy-efficient ways for making cement.
June 15, 2018
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