Streets. Highways. Stadiums. Schools. As a leading provider of natural resource-based building materials, Martin Marietta is proud to provide the solid foundation upon which our communities thrive. “As a company, we are built upon safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship – values that influence every aspect of our business, particularly when it comes to sustainability,” the company stated. “Rooted in our…
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Carmeuse James River Operation Rescues Historic Graveyard
Taking on responsibility for a historic graveyard is not something done lightly. But for the Carmeuse James River Operation in Buchanan, Va., it’s both an honor and a point of pride. The plant first stepped up to rescue the neighboring Boyd Family Cemetery back in 2020, after Site Operations Manager Clay Coleman read about it in the local newspaper, The Fincastle…
Read MoreFeds to Invest $27 Billion for Bridge Repair Program
The Biden administration will invest nearly $27 billion to fund repairs and replace bridges in need. To accomplish this, the Department of Transportation will launch the Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection and Construction Program, which will provide much-needed money to the states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico over five years; and $825 million for tribal transportation facilities.
Read MoreConcrete-AI Seeks Reduction of Cost, Carbon Footprint of Concrete
Concrete-AI, a data science company, announced it has raised $2 million in a seed financing round with participation by the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, a prominent family office and other marquee investors. This financing will accelerate the rollout of Concrete-AI’s pioneering data science platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize supply chains…
Read MoreCEMEX Expands Use of Renewable Diesel at California Operations
CEMEX continues to expand its use of low-carbon alternative fuels at several of its California operations, utilizing renewable diesel to power trucks and machinery as part of its global Future in Action program aimed at reducing CO2 emissions throughout its operations and supply chain.
Read MoreCalCIMA Joins State Asphalt Pavement Association
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) has been recognized as a member of the national State Asphalt Pavement Association (SAPA) as of Jan. 10.
Read MoreTRIP: New York Roads Need Major Help
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost New York motorists a total of $28 billion statewide annually – as much as $3,192 per driver in some urban areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
Read MoreMine Collapse in Pennsylvania Claims Victim
A miner who was trapped in a mine collapse in Fayette County, Pa., on Jan. 7 has died, according to a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The event was reported by CNN.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Acquires Corliss Resources
HeidelbergCement announced that its North American subsidiary Lehigh Hanson has finalized the acquisition of Corliss Resources Inc., one of the largest, family-owned aggregates and ready-mixed concrete companies in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreGranite Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Granite celebrated its centennial on Jan. 4. Founded 100 years ago in Watsonville, Calif., Granite has grown into one of our nation’s largest civil infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers. Granite works in multiple end-markets from Guam to Alaska to Florida and many points in between. Granite President and CEO Kyle Larkin wrote the following open letter to mark this occasion:
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