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Caltrans Accepted Portland Limestone Cement in its Carbon Neutral Path. What’s Next?
Approval of PLCs is a big lever pulled for the California Nevada Cement Association in their strategy for the cement industry to become carbon neutral. Let’s look at what this means and the next goals.
April 4, 2022
CNCA’s Carbon Neutrality Roadmap - PLC, Alternative Fuels, CCUS
Concrete Accessories
Chryso NA Introduces EnviroAdd Cement Additives to Advance Low-Carbon Concrete
Chryso
These advanced additives optimize the performance of blended cements, including Type IL Portland Limestone Cement (PLC), accelerating the shift toward low-carbon concrete.
December 19, 2024
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Concrete Accessories
CTS Cement Rapid Set All Tile Mortar
CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp.
Rapid Set All Tile Mortar meets the strength requirements of ANSI A118.4, A118.11 and A118.15 standards without additional additives.
January 31, 2024
Rapid Set All Tile Mortar meets the strength requirements of ANSI A118.4, A118.11 and A118.15 standards without additional additives.
Concrete
Lehigh Cement Among Latest to Launch Reduced Carbon Footprint Concrete
Heidelberg Materials
Lehigh Hanson has launched EcoCem PLUS at its Edmonton plant in Canada.
February 4, 2021
Lehigh Cement EcoCem PLUS
Stencils & Stamps
How to Stamp Concrete to Look Like White Cement
Indiana contractor Mike Lindsey uses a white-on-white stamping technique to achieve a limestone look.
February 19, 2020
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Decorative Concrete
Building a Stone Fireplace Surround with Styrofoam and Cement
Manufacturer Mission Stone introduces a new product to allow contractors to build fireplace surrounds to look like stone but without the weight and installation requirements.
April 24, 2009
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Concrete
The Need To Act Now: Cement Association's Update on Decarbonization
Portland Cement Association
With plenty that can be done today, both the World Cement Association and Portland cement Association are focused on lowering the carbon footprint of the world's cement and concrete industry.
October 12, 2022
Cement Association's Update on Decarbonization
Concrete Thoughts
Butchart Gardens -- a colorful concrete connection
March 27, 2008
Concrete Materials
Preparing the Fleet for Green Cement
Fleetio
There can be drawbacks when incorporating green cement into your business model. Price and availability are barriers, but it can also have a steep learning curve in practical use.
January 24, 2025
Like many newer green building materials, price can pose a barrier for entry.
Concrete Plants
[VIDEO] Cemex Now Recycling 90% of Water Needed at Balcones Quarry
Video details the new, automated water-recycling plant installed at the Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, the first such recycling plant for Cemex
October 10, 2016
[VIDEO] Cemex Now Recycling 90% of Water Needed at Balcones Quarry
Concrete
Sustainability: PLC and Extended SCM Use Adds Benefits
November 21, 2014
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Material Processing & Debris Handling
Why Aggregates Matter
The proper storage, handling and processing of aggregate materials are important steps to ensure the success of construction projects
October 1, 2020
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Lifting & Material Handling
[VIDEO] Vacuworx SL 2 Handles a 1,000-lb. Austin Limestone Boulder
The SL 2 Skid Steer Subcompact Vacuum Lifting System is shown handling a 1,000-lb. Austin limestone boulder.
December 21, 2016
[Video] Vacuworx SS 2 Handles a 1,000-lb. Austin Limestone Boulder
Site Layout
Site Evaluations: How Any Size Site Can Profit
Caterpillar - Cat
No operation is too small to benefit from a professional site consultation. Take a look at what a typical job-site evaluation entails and how you could benefit.
April 2, 2023
No operation is too small to benefit from a professional site consultation. Take a look at what a typical job-site evaluation entails and how you could benefit.
Concrete
Mass Pour Success Starts with Planning and Testing
Morley Construction overcame heat of hydration issues when placing 6-foot-square and larger columns at the San Diego Central Library project through pre-construction planning and testing.
May 16, 2012
Morley Construction avoided heat of hydration issues on mass pours through careful planning and pre-construction testing.
Concrete
Carbonation: Quantifying a Sustainability Benefit of Concrete Pavement
International Grooving & Grinding Association
How much carbonation can occur in a typical U.S. concrete pavement? How can diamond-grinding concrete pavement aid in the sustainability of our concrete road and highway infrastructure?
December 2, 2021
Concrete Pavement Carbonation: Quantifying a Sustainability Benefit
Concrete Thoughts
The Top Concrete Stories of February 2021
The most popular stories concrete contractors found on ForConstructionPros.com/concrete from February 2021.
March 11, 2021
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Pavement Preservation & Maintenance
Spring is Prime Crack Sealing Time
In cold temperatures, pavement contracts and cracks open to their widest. In hot temperatures, pavement expands and closes the cracks. This is why the moderate temperatures in spring are optimal for crack repair.
March 9, 2015
In cold temperatures, the pavement contracts and cracks open to their widest point. In hot temperatures, the pavement expands and closes the cracks. This is why spring and fall are considered the optimal time for crack repair.
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