The rapid destruction at the Avalon at Edgewater complex calls into question the safety of current New Jersey building codes. Fire may be unavoidable, but stricter building codes can reduce building damage and save lives.
Read MoreMonth: April 2015
Federal Spending on Bridge Repairs Only a Stopgap
The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a $232 million relief fund to repair roads and bridges damaged by winter storms. While this is a positive step, long-term federal funding to mend our nation’s crumbling national infrastructure is still desperately needed. The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief program will move forward on allocating funds to 26 states that have recently experienced damaged…
Read MorePCA: EPA Should Support Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure
Sustainable and resilient infrastructure should be at the heart of any commonsense solution to address environmental issues in cities and states across America, noted the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Read MoreAsh Grove Cement Director Honored for ASTM International Contributions
Gregory S. Barger, technical center director at Overland Park, Kan.-based Ash Grove Cement Co., received the Bryant Mather Award from ASTM International Committee C01 on Cement. The committee honored Barger for his overall outstanding contributions to the development and continuing improvement of C01 standards and the advancement of knowledge related to portland and blended cements. Barger, who joined ASTM in 1988, was…
Read MoreLafarge Supplying NewCem Slag Cement For Philly High-Rises
As the demand for environmentally friendly design and building practices continues to grow, Lafarge North America’s NewCem slag cement is making a strong contribution to the sustainable construction of new commercial and institutional buildings throughout Philadelphia.
Read MoreSt. Marys Cement to Reopen Dixon Plant
After closing its Dixon, Ill., plant in December 2008 amid the national economic downturn, St. Marys Cement will reopen the facility this spring, according to local media outlets.
Read MoreHolcim 2014 Cement Volumes Up
In the financial year 2014, Holcim’s cement volumes exceeded the previous year’s level, backed by a stronger economy in North America and growth momentum in some emerging markets such as India, the Philippines, Indonesia and Mexico offsetting a challenging situation in Latin America. Consolidated cement sales were up 1.0 percent to 140 million tonnes, a like-for-like increase of 1.4 percent. Holcim increased…
Read MoreMcInnis Cement Submits Project to Additional Conditions
McInnis Cement welcomed the Quebec government’s decision to draft legislation confirming that its Port-Daniel–Gascons’ project is not subject to the environmental assessment process. The company is confident that Bill 37 will dispel the uncertainty surrounding the project and will help in maintaining jobs. The proposed cement plant will create approximately 2,300 jobs per year during construction, including 700 on site.…
Read MoreArgos: Net Profits Up 59 Percent for 2014
Argos announced that, based on solid results in the majority of the 12 countries in which it operates, the company closed 2014 with record figures. Argos sold 12.5 million metric tons of cement – about 8 percent more than in 2013, and in the concrete business, there was an increase of 18 percent in its sales, totaling 11 million cubic…
Read MoreLehigh Southwest Cement Secures Permits for Alternative Fuel
Lehigh Southwest Cement passed a final hurdle on Feb. 6 when it secured all of its permits to use alternative fuels for cement production at its Tehachapi, Calif., plant, reported the Tehachapi News. The company will use engineered municipal solid waste in a bid to partially replace fossil fuels.
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