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Equipment

Thunderbolts and lightning very, very … concrete recycling?

Citing “no effective recycling method for concrete,” German researchers are developing an electrifying method of their own. And it involves bolts of lightning.

October 15, 2012

Roadbuilding

Graniterock launches free construction calculator iPhone App Version 2.0

Graniterock has released a new mobile application — i.e. app — allowing Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users to access a broad range of construction materials calculators. The free app, Graniterock Construction Calculator is part of the company’s effort to make calculating and ordering just the correct amount of a wide range of construction materials […]

October 16, 2011

Technology

Graniterock launches free construction calculator iPhone App Version 2.0

Graniterock has released a new mobile application — i.e. app — allowing Apple iPhone and iPod Touch users to access a broad range of construction materials calculators. The free app, Graniterock Construction Calculator is part of the company’s effort to make calculating and ordering just the correct amount of a wide range of construction materials […]

October 16, 2011

Technology

W.S. Tyler names MPS Aggregate Systems full-service dealer

St. Catharines, Ontario-based W.S. Tyler has named MPS Aggregate Systems as its new full-service aggregate equipment dealer in Texas. MPS will offer W.S. Tyler’s customized screens, particle analysis technology and washing equipment. W.S. Tyler will travel as needed with the dealer to customer locations and determine long-term, application-specific solutions. As a full-service dealer, MPS also provides the […]

July 12, 2011

Roadbuilding

Petrocon launches national tire program for its members

Petrocon Corp. has launched a national tire program to its members. In the first month of introduction, nearly 200 members enrolled into the program, by a world’s top tire producer.  With the program, Petrocon members become part of a 24/7, emergency roadside assistance within two hours of placing the emergency call. Other program services include […]

May 11, 2011

Technology

ACI presenting Florida Concrete & Products Association with Distinguished Achievement Award

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will present its Distinguished Achievement Award to the Florida Concrete & Products Association (FC&PA) at the ACI Spring 2011 Convention in Tampa, Fla. During the convention’s opening session on Sunday, April 3, at 5:15 p.m., the Florida Concrete & Products Association will be presented with the award, which is given […]

March 14, 2011

Construction Equipment

Final Word

The construction side of high speed rail By Kirk Landers By now you’ve heard the popular points in the debate over high-speed rail: It is or isn’t economically viable, it is or isn’t a worthwhile form of transportation, it is or isn’t a political pipe dream that has no chance of becoming a reality in […]

October 5, 2010

Roadbuilding

RoadScience

High-tech materials, mobile equipment can keep potholed, cracked pavements in use longer.

October 1, 2010

Construction Equipment

Final Word

The construction side of high speed rail By Kirk Landers By now you’ve heard the popular points in the debate over high-speed rail: It is or isn’t economically viable, it is or isn’t a worthwhile form of transportation, it is or isn’t a political pipe dream that has no chance of becoming a reality in […]

September 2, 2010

Maintenance

Highway Equipment Company selling Flow Boy line, name

Highway Equipment Company (HECO) plans to sell its Flow Boy trade name and product line of asphalt, aggregate, and concrete live bottom trailers. The company says its selling Flow Boy will allow it to focus on its core Hi-Way road maintenance equipment line and New Leader crop nutrient applicators that the company has manufactured since its […]

June 28, 2010

Business

CalCIMA calls for conference papers

Paper proposals related to the aggregate, industrial materials, ready mixed concrete, cement and asphalt industries for the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)2010 Education Conference are are being accepted. Proposals are being accepted in all segments of the industry; aggregate and mineral producers, suppliers, consultants, government, etc. The following categories will be considered, but are […]

June 28, 2010

Roadbuilding

New ASTM standard proposed for RAP highways base, sub-base

A new ASTM standard is being proposed for recycled asphalt pavement materials for base and sub-base for highways and airports. The proposed standard (WK26824) — New Specification for Standard Specifications for Recycled Asphalt Pavement Materials for Base or Subbase for Highway or Airports — which is currently in draft form, covers recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), […]

February 24, 2010