Tue January 16, 2007
Multiquip AR Series Rollers Available From 1.5 to 5 Tons
Multiquip’s new tandem and combination vibratory rollers are available in the 1.5- to 5-ton (1.3 to 4.5 t) weight class. There are 10 diesel-powered models in the AR Series with drum widths from 31 to 51 in....
Tue January 09, 2007
Hamm Compaction Offers Line of Three Asphalt Rollers
The HD O120V is Hamm Compaction Division’s largest oscillation roller. This 78-in. (198 cm) wide, double drum roller has an operating weight of 26,345 lb. (11,949 kg) with oscillation in the rear drum and conventional vibration in the front....
Tue January 09, 2007
Terex CR300L Asphalt Pavers Offer Highway-Class Features
The new Terex Cedarapids CR300L Series asphalt pavers from Terex Roadbuilding offer highway-class features in an 8-ft. (2.4 m) commercial paver. The 9-in. (22.9 cm) longer CR300L Series offers contractors an 11 percent increase in hopper capacity to 10 tons (9.07 t), delivering more paving time between truck exchanges....
Mon January 08, 2007
Concrete Additive Demand to Exceed $11 Billion in 2010
World demand for cement and concrete additives is forecast to rise 5.1 percent per year through 2010 to more than $11 billion, an improvement over the performance of the 2000 to 2005 period. Gains will be fueled by the increased acceptance of additive in high-volume developing markets for cement, such as China, India, Eastern Europe and the Middle East....
Tue December 26, 2006
Concrete Industry Gains Legal Victory in Sulfate Issue
The successful defense of the integrity of concrete used in a California development is considered a crucial courtroom win for the entire concrete industry and a setback for those who would profit from sulfate damage anxiety....
Wed December 06, 2006
Concrete Paver Sales Report Shows 9.2 Percent Rise in 2005
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) released its annual survey that confirmed continued growth of concrete pavers in North America for 2005. The survey estimated total sales for North America at 775 million sq....
Mon December 04, 2006
Warren Paving to Resurface Route 67 in Harrison County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a comprehensive road building and paving project of State Route 67 from I-110 to State Route 605 at Three Rivers Road near the Tradition community in Harrison County. The contract was awarded to Warren Paving of Hattiesburg and Gulfport for approximately $37.5 million. The 10.5 mi....
Thu November 23, 2006
Walsh Construction Uses Intelligent Compaction Roller
Dawn Watson’s excavation crew worked hard to stay on schedule and maintain the required project specifications on the rebuild and widening of a 3.5-mi. segment of Tri-State Tollway I-294 in East Hazel Crest, Ill....
Fri November 17, 2006
Concrete Industry Offers Free Project Assistance to Builders
A new Web site created by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) provides engineers, architects, developers and builders a central resource hub for all of their ready mixed concrete inquiries....
Wed November 08, 2006
Terex CR300L Asphalt Pavers Offer Highway-Class Features
The new Terex Cedarapids CR300L Series asphalt pavers from Terex Roadbuilding offer highway-class features in an 8-ft. (2.4 m) commercial paver. The 9-in. (22.9 cm) longer CR300L Series offers contractors an 11 percent increase in hopper capacity to 10 tons (9.07 t), delivering more paving time between truck exchanges....