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Roadbuilding
Colo. DOT using concrete conveyor to move material up and over C-470
CDOT is using an interesting conveyor system to transport concrete from one side of a main road to another. See how this streamlines the construction operation.
November 14, 2018
Roadbuilding
Researchers create microscopic spheres that could lead to low-cost synthetic concrete
Rice University researchers have developed microscopic calcium silicate spheres to be used in creating a new low-cost synthetic concrete. Learn more here.
October 9, 2018
Roadbuilding
Replacing sand with recycled plastic in concrete solves two problems in India
Researchers at a college in India have demonstrated that replacing sand in concrete with plastic waste can help reduce the plastic waste in the country.
October 4, 2018
Safety
Va. contractor faces $300K in penalties for silica dust violations
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health observed Lanford Brothers of Roanoke, VA, violate five areas of worker safety and issued citations for each. Learn more.
September 5, 2018
Construction Equipment
Daniel Mfg.’s custom-built Mini Exca-Beak gets under and pries out concrete, grabs large loads
The new Mini Exca-Beak attachment can dig under a section of concrete, pry it up and then grab the block for removal. Check it out her on Equipment World!
August 23, 2018
Roadbuilding
Volumetric concrete mixers gain popularity as they help companies cut downtime, boost profits
Learn more about how volumetric concrete mixers can help save companies 40% on concrete costs, improve quality control, and increase productivity.
August 17, 2018
Safety
OSHA’s 5 most popular construction safety videos: trenches, silicosis, falls and heat illness
The videos focus on such topics as trench safety; silicosis; construction-related falls; and preventing heat illness. Watch these videos and more here.
June 27, 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
Ozinga trains students to be pervious concrete technicians
This required Urban Habitat Chicago students to pass a test with a 70% or above, as well as participate in a hands-on pervious concrete placement project.
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
Construction Equipment
Cat’s new B4, B6 hammers feature simple design for compact equipment
These hydraulic hammers feature a simple design for compact equipment and are reliable and easy to use. Details ont he specs here on Equipment World.
June 4, 2018
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