Tag: concrete

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Packed industry calendar in store for 2024

January 5, 2024 By

AGG1 and MINExpo return in 2024, leading a slew of aggregate-centric events over the next 12 months.

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The current state of concrete, cement

December 13, 2023 By and

Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, says he was pleasantly surprised by the performance of ready-mixed concrete and cement in 2023.

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PCA elects new board leadership

December 5, 2023 By

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) elected a new chair and vice chair to its board of directors, in addition to adding two members to the board.

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Knife River sees record growth in third quarter

November 7, 2023 By

Now an independent company, Knife River experienced record financial growth for the second consecutive quarter, driven, in part, by its construction materials revenue.

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Holcim exhibited in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: P&Q Staff

Winner of inaugural Contractors’ Choice Award selected

March 22, 2023 By

ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE attendees voted Holcim’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete to victory in the inaugural award program.

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How Eagle Materials finished 2022

January 31, 2023 By

Michael Haack, president and CEO of the company, reflects on the company’s performance in aggregates and other business areas.

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PCA economist upbeat about first half of 2023

January 18, 2023 By

The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist expects the U.S. economy in the first six months of the year to be stronger than previously expected.

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World of Concrete 2023 will take place Jan. 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Photo: Informa Markets

Loaded industry calendar on tap for 2023

December 26, 2022 By

Plenty of conferences, trade shows and state association shows are scheduled for the new year aside from ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Cemex hits concrete delivery milestone

November 18, 2022 By

Cemex has now supplied more than 1 million cu. yd. of its lower-carbon concrete, Vertua, for projects throughout California.

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