The latest news and information on the use of concrete in commercial construction projects from the editors at Associated Construction Publications - the leading source of information for the heavy, highway and non-residential construction industry en-us http://www.acppubs.com/community/Concrete/48556.html?nid=4222 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:19:18 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6665089.html?nid=4222 Higher demand for concrete in the last 20 years can be attributed to an exponential increase in building projects, both in the commercial and residential sectors. With this demand, the construction industry found ways to make concrete stronger, more durable, and more appropriate for the specific project through concrete additives and the construction methods. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6662423.html?nid=4222 With a troubling economy and after a year of many jobsite accidents in the industry, start with the integration of formwork design methods proven to reduce labor, decrease construction schedule, and ensure a safe working environment. 1 Select the right formwork: Formwork, the temporary or permanent molds used to hold wet concrete until it sets, is a crucial element in concrete construction. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6659488.html?nid=4222 The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently completed a sound barrier project... Wed, 20 May 2009 07:52:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6656630.html?nid=4222 Workers resorted to an unusual brew of concrete and expandable foam when plugging sinkholes in Plant City and North Tampa ... Wed, 06 May 2009 08:36:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6655159.html?nid=4222 At its 50th anniversary celebration, the Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota conducted its 48th annual workshop and presented several awards. Workshops concentrated on topics including economics of using concrete, sustainable benefits, current concrete projects, recycling, and more. Association members honored Ted Sexton, who is retiring as resident engineer at the Minnesota Department of ... Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6655162.html?nid=4222 The 2009 World of Concrete continued to recycle its post-show waste and concrete. Exhibitors and attendees recycled 93 percent of the waste and concrete after the show, an increase of 12 percent over the 2008 show. Concrete walls and slabs used for demonstrations were diverted from landfills through recycling as were typical materials used at shows, according to show director Tom Cindric. Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6655468.html?nid=4222 Dr Li and his team developed a bendable, engineered cement composite (EEC) that is much ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6650902.html?nid=4222 Gig Harbor, WA— The Northwest Cement Producers Group, a multistate association headquartered in Washington, has merged into the national Portland Cement Association. John V. Arroyo of Gig Harbor, who has managed the marketing cooperative as executive director since its inception in 1994, will continue in that capacity to serve the architectural, engineering and construction industries in ... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6651808.html?nid=4222 New Orleans continues to prepare for the next big hurricane with levees and floodwalls. "The Harvey Canal is a major canal on the Gulf Intercoastal Water Way (GIWW)," explained Gary Brouse, senior project manager of floodwalls for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). "This makes it open to a storm surge. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6652183.html?nid=4222 When spring arrives, people usually are upbeat and look forward to better weather. But, that's not the case in the Red River Valley as melting snow and rain gushed downstream and overflowed the Red River of the North until the plains of the Upper Midwest were covered with water that saturated the clay soil and then couldn't go anywhere. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6651263.html?nid=4222 On today's construction sites, time is most assuredly money — and time spent handling construction materials ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6648425.html?nid=4222 Monroe, OH— Baker Concrete Construction, based in Monroe, received the 2008 Golden Trowel Award at this year's World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV. The award, presented by Face Company, recognizes concrete contractors for installing "the flattest and most level floors in the world." Baker received the award in the Special Category for the installation of the ZMax Dragway in Concord, NC. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6650223.html?nid=4222 The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is now offering the newest version of "Design and Control of Concrete Mixture," newly updated in 2008. It addresses the fundamentals of freshly mixed and hardened concrete, including materials, air-entrainment, mix and curing procedures, hot- and cold-weather concreting, commonly used control tests for quality, and many more. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6650232.html?nid=4222 The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is partnering with the Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) and the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) to perform a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of precast concrete components. "Overall, the objective of this research is to foster a better understanding of the use of precast/prestressed concrete components and, if neede... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6650822.html?nid=4222 The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will require concrete batch plant certification on some road construction projects this year. That was a message delivered at the 39th Michigan Concrete Paving Association (MCPA) Workshop in February at The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth Township, MI. “It will be required on all projects in the next few years,” Daniel M. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6648444.html?nid=4222 Concrete construction has been a key factor at Georgia's new Gwinnett Braves minor league baseball stadium, set to open soon north of Atlanta. When the Richmond Braves, the Triple-A minor league baseball team of the Atlanta Braves, announced its move from Richmond, VA, to Georgia's Gwinnett County, there was a great deal of interest and excitement in the world of sports and for the citizens in ... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6648450.html?nid=4222 The Assembly of Christ Church in West Bloomfield Township, MI, has invested almost $1.9 million to bring neighborhoods together with a pervious concrete sidewalk safety path for walking and biking. "The project included tree removal, wood boardwalks and retaining walls," Mario Audia, owner and president of Audia Construction, Inc. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6648451.html?nid=4222 Grand Valley State University (GVSU) introduced pervious concrete to its campus courtyard in August 2008. "GVSU wanted an area for the students and employees to interact," Tod Mackey, project coordinator at DeYoung Concrete, Inc., of Rockford, MI, said. DeYoung Concrete, Inc. was a subcontractor on the project. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6648853.html?nid=4222 Newcomb Construction Company, Madison, WI, has earned achievement awards from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) for two buildings the company constructed using site-cast tilt-up concrete panels. The TCA is a nonprofit organization serving the tilt-up construction industry. This year, the judges recognized 44 projects from more than 100 entries. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6648692.html?nid=4222 CIFA USA, Inc., announced the full expansion of its tunneling division and related equipment for the North American markets at the World of Concrete 2009. This includes the Spritz shotcrete system CSS-3, for both for underground and open-air job sites. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST