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Carbon Negative Materials are Key on Jobsites

To meet targets, many players in the industry are using energy efficient, lower carbon footprint materials such as recycled plastics, which boasts benefits over virgin resin.

Implementing greener alternatives to reduce a building’s carbon footprint is progress, but in some cases recycled plastics are more expensive than virgin plastic derived from crude oil. Equally, durable plastics like PVC are popular but recycled PVC is not carbon negative.

Empowering Digital Construction Management with BIM and Digital Twins

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to further enhance the integration of BIM and digital twins, accelerating their synergy and the development of content and interactivity.

Mainstream digital twin platforms naturally integrate with XR and spatial computing, enabling quick deployment and rich functionality for mixed reality experiences in construction supervision and design optimization, leveraging the synergy of BIM and digital twins.

Revitalizing the American Dream in Concrete Construction

TCB Concrete Pumping

With humble beginnings, Evans Contracting Group of Charleston, S.C., reminds us that hard work can still lead to the American Dream.

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Mapping Progress on the Road to Cement Decarbonization

American Cement Association

America’s cement manufacturers avoided more than 3.9 million metric tons of CO2 in 2023, and they’re on track to outdo themselves every year to come.

The Davenport Plant of Continental Cement, Chesterfield, Missouri.

Schwarze Celebrates Quality, Community, and 50 Years

Schwarze Industries LLC

The event in Huntsville, AL, took place at Schwarze's factory location and highlighted the company's strong ties to the surrounding area, tight-knit employees, and their long standing influence within the industry.

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New Holland Releases Precision Technology Products and Updates

New Holland Construction - CNH

FieldOps, Technology Packages, Connectivity Included and New Holland Active Implement Guidance become part of New Holland’s technology offering.

FieldOps, Technology Packages, Connectivity Included and New Holland Active Implement Guidance become part of New Holland’s technology offering.

Haver and Boecker Niagara Rhino Hyde Liners

Haver & Boecker Niagara

The products help reduce wear on equipment at each point of the operation, from hauling to screening and material handling.

The products help reduce wear on equipment at each point of the operation, from hauling to screening and material handling.

Building Pride—and Workers—in the Construction Industry

Employee retention seems to be the foundation of many problems construction professionals and concrete contractors face today. The disparity between new workers who stay versus experienced people retiring or leaving is a popular topic.

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5 Lessons to Follow for Efficiency During Changing Demand

RDO Equipment Co.

Contractors can complete more jobs in fewer production hours, equaling less fuel, equipment and labor costs.

The operator uses an excavator with grade control to complete delicate earthmoving work at the San Dieguito Lagoon project.

Aggreko Unveils 500 kW/250 kWh and 250 kW/575 kWh Battery Energy Storage Systems

The battery energy storage systems are designed for on- and off-grid construction applications while also enabling reduced emissions.

The battery energy storage systems are designed for on- and off-grid construction applications while also enabling reduced emissions.

Dodge Mid-Year Report Predicts Positive Numbers for Construction

Dodge Construction Network

Despite considerable risks facing this year’s economy, construction starts are expected to increase at a 10 percent pace in 2024, reaching $1.2 trillion.

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Placing Concrete in Hot Weather Conditions

Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association

Precautions should be taken when placing concrete in “hot weather conditions” when the concrete temperatures are in the range of 77-95º F.

Basics on Hot Weather Concrete

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