New Research Develops Self-Sensing Metamaterial Concrete for Smart Infrastructure Systems. By Mark S. Kuhar Concrete is the most used material in the construction industry and dates to the Roman Empire. Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh are now reimagining its design for the 21st century. New research introduces metamaterial concrete for the development of smart civil infrastructure systems. The paper,…
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Construction Spending Healthy in April; Highways Rise Again
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during April 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,908.4 billion, 1.2% (±0.7%) above the revised March estimate of $1,885.0 billion. The April figure is 7.2% (±1.2%) above the April 2022 estimate of $1,780.9 billion. During the first four months of this year, construction spending amounted to $566.7 billion,…
Read MoreHolcim US Rolls Out ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete in Colorado
Decarbonizing the nation’s ever-expanding urban built environment to stabilize global warming and the impact of population growth is more urgent than ever. The state of Colorado is pursuing one of the nation’s most ambitious climate action plans, working toward reduced emission targets of 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. To help the construction industry meet these evolving standards, Holcim…
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Teleo Retrofits Existing Heavy Construction Equipment To Create Remote-Operated And Autonomous Robots. By Mark S. Kuhar Construction and mining work is skilled, physically demanding and often dangerous. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 91% of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire, driving up costs and project delays. To address this issue, Teleo is…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg: John Deere E-Drive and E-Power Machines
Delivering purpose-built machines and technologies to customers around the globe, John Deere showcased a variety of productivity and sustainably-focused construction solutions with alternative power options at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023. These offerings provide customers an innovative and eco-friendly take on industry-trusted equipment. “As we continue to introduce battery-electric and electric-hybrid solutions to the market, we aren’t just designing a new way to…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg: Epiroc Surface Drilling Equipment And Tools
Epiroc stepped up to the plate with a range of its latest products. These include two new surface drill rigs that demonstrate new advances in the SmartROC series, two smart grouting systems, a new Down-The-Hole (DTH) hammer, a new V-shaped drum cutter, new digital tools and related aftermarket solutions. All of these products have been designed to help accelerate the…
Read MoreCASE, Crew Collab to Build Bridge Between High Schoolers and Construction Industry
CASE Construction Equipment is teaming up with nonprofit Crew Collaborative to sponsor and help build from the ground-up an-all new career counseling and mentoring program for high school students interested in the construction industry trades: FrameWork. CASE Partners with Crew Collab to Build FrameWork, a First-Ever Nationwide Career Mentoring & Counseling Bridge Between High Schoolers and the Construction Industry CASE…
Read MoreRock Products Debuts New Economic Reporting Tools
Rock Products has debuted “The Pulse,” a new construction industry economic report; and the AVP Pulse Index, a joint effort with mergers and acquisition advisors Allen-Villere Partners. The Pulse will be published quarterly in Rock Products, and the AVP Pulse Index will appear monthly. Both will appear in the January 2023 issue of the magazine. “For years, we have thought…
Read MoreGraniterock Names Lemon New President/CEO
Graniterock named Peter Lemon its new president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2023. Lemon, an energetic and effective business leader, brings nearly 25 years of experience in heavy civil construction and aggregate mining to the CEO position of the family-owned company. He succeeds Tom Squeri, who has served as CEO since 2012 and led Graniterock through some of…
Read MoreCDE Screening and Cyclone Technology Benefit Canadian Plant
Vicdom Sand & Gravel has been supplying a wide variety of aggregate products to customers in southern Ontario, Canada, since 1976 from its sand and gravel pits and limestone quarry in the Kawartha Lakes, Brock Township and Uxbridge areas. With more than 1,000 acres of land licensed for aggregate extraction, Vicdom, from its central pit located only 30 minutes northeast…
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