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WACKER Group Focuses on Sustainability with Shanghai Competence Center

Wacker Neuson America Corporation

The laboratory will develop novel silicone-based products and solutions that improve the performance of cement and concrete and make these materials more sustainable.

CEMEX USA Named 2019 EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year

The award recognizes partner businesses and organizations that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency.

A team of company representatives accepted the award during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 11.

Build with Strength Philadelphia Partners with Building Trades Council on Safer Construction

Amid an uptick in wood-framed building fires, the coalition is working to improve fire and building codes.

Build With Strength

Donated Equipment Helps to Rebuild Fire- and Hurricane-damaged Houston Home

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

CASE Dealer ASCO donated equipment to help Team Rubicon and SBP rebuild a home devastated first by fire and then by Hurricane Harvey flooding

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NAPA Announces Staff Promotions

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

National Asphalt Pavement Association announces promotions for engineering team, government affairs and awards & marketing

Dr. Richard Willis will heads pp NAPA engineering efforts

World Cement Association President Urges Cement Industry to Adopt De-carbonization Measures

World Cement Association

The President of the World Cement Association (WCA), Song Zhiping, presents his plans for a de-carbonization of the global cement industry and takes another step in promoting a sustainable development of the sector.

Caterpillar Brings Safety Training to a New Level with Virtual Reality

New VR Training Module provides in-depth training related to specific road construction hazards, the importance of following proper procedures and effective communication among workers can help to reduce safety incidents at the jobsite.

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Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide Updated

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

Latest guidance covers shingle processing, mixture design, and production considerations, as well as discussions of the economics and sustainability of RAS

The revised shingles in asphalt publication includes new research finds and best practices that can help in ensuring mixes with reclaimed asphalt shingles are designed and produced properly.

How Changing Climate is Changing the Construction Industry

Q&A with Raken Co-founder Sergey Sundukovskiy about why contractors need to be aware and proactive to safeguard against climate change's impact on construction

Climate change is having effects on worker safety, weather delays, construction materials design and insurance costs in the construction industry.

Iowa City Wood-Framed Construction Project Engulfed in Fire-Ball Explosion

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

Officials determine propane heater and combustible materials to blame.

Build With Strength

CEMEX USA New Headquarters Earns LEED Gold Certification for Sustainability

CEMEX USA announced today its Houston headquarters is the company’s first office globally to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Gold Certification.

Pictured is the Houston, Texas office of CEMEX USA which achieved U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Gold Certification.

NJ Surveyors Harness the Power of Drone Technology

Drone survey technology helps map North Jersey rivers and save over $300,000 in flood insurance premiums

Dresdner Robin recently used its UAV equipment to gather overlapping photographs of three rivers in the Borough of Pompton Lakes.

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