Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 26, 2019
Concrete Roadway Repairs on I-90 Begin
Started last summer, Ulland Brothers Inc. is looking to complete the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) $17 million I-90 Westbound Concrete Overlay project between the cities of Manchester and Hayward in Freeborn County by mid-September....
CEMEX USA - Wed May 22, 2019
CEMEX Builds on History, Supplying Largest Bridge Ever in Los Angeles
CEMEX USA announced it is providing concrete, including a specialized self-consolidating mix, along with thousands of tons of aggregates for the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles, Calif....
Putzmeister - Tue May 07, 2019
Two Record-Setting Concrete Pours Take Place in Washington
A new record for the largest continuous concrete pour was set in Washington state for the foundation of the Lincoln Square South tower. However, it was short-lived; as less than a month later, the tower next to it beat the record....
Minnich Manufacturing - Wed March 27, 2019
Minnich Manufacturing Announces Stinger Concrete Vibrator Giveaway
Minnich Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, announced a Stinger electric flex shaft concrete vibrator giveaway. From March 26 through April 23, 2019, contractors over the age of 18 living in the United States can enter to win a Minnich Stinger concrete vibrator through either the official promotion link or via mail....
American Concrete Pavement Association - Wed March 20, 2019
ACPA Supports Interstate Renewal Plan
The American Concrete Pavement Association's board of directors has approved a resolution formally supporting the recently released consensus report, "Renewing the National Commitment to the Interstate Highway System: A Foundation for the Future."The report and plan were the result of language in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act of 2015 (FAST Act), which called for the Transportation Research Board (TRB) to conduct a study on the actions needed to upgrade and restore the Interstate and Defense Highway System....
Terex Advance - Mon March 18, 2019
Terex Advance Hosts Annual Service School
Terex Advance held its annual service school on Feb. 25 to 26 in Fort Wayne, Ind., as part of its continuous efforts to support its customers throughout the United States. More than 100 technicians from across the country gathered at the Grand Wayne Center to hear Terex Advance production and engineering professionals, service providers and vendors discuss new offerings, troubleshooting and diagnostic repairs for their concrete trucks....
NRMCA - Thu March 07, 2019
Build With Strength Releases Wind Test Video Following Tornado Crisis
In the wake of this week's destructive spate of tornados across the American Southeast, Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) consisting of civic organizations, fire service professionals, architects, engineers and industry experts committed to enacting safer and more sustainable building standards, has released a video promoting the safety advantages of building with concrete....
Jennifer McKevitt - CEG Correspondent - Fri February 08, 2019
Bacteria — the Solution to Salt Damage on Concrete Roads?
During a recent polar vortex event so extreme that train tracks were set alight to avoid transit slowdowns in Chicago, few people were likely concerned about the effects of salt on concrete roads. Luckily, however, Dr....
Harbor Bridge Project - Tue January 29, 2019
CCHB Crew Pours Concrete
Over the past month, crews on the south side of the Harbor Bridge project in Corpus Christi achieved a major milestone with the completion of the largest concrete pour to-date on the project. The pour was part of the construction of the footing for the south pylon and included 3,100 cu....
Vacuworx - Mon January 28, 2019
Vacuworx SL 2 Goes Modular
Vacuworx has introduced the next generation of its SL 2 subcompact vacuum lifting system. Originally launched in 2016, the SL 2 was the first compact equipment attachment in the company's growing lineup of products for the concrete construction industry....
