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Contents
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DEPARTMENTS
4 EDITORIAL
Concrete Masonry Checkoff makes sense

6 THE STRATEGIST
Columnist Pierre Villere traces the Federal
Reserve’s path to bring the economy out of an
inflationary phase

C O N C R E T E P R O D U C T S . C O M 8 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Columnist Craig Yeack tests ChatGPT’s

COVER REPORT, P. 12 concrete acumen.

10 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
• Construction trades’ unionization rate
swoon
• New Jersey’s Low Embodied Carbon Concrete
Leadership Act
• Commerce Department’s role in Concrete
Masonry Checkoff

16 NEWS SCOPE
• Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association
succeeds ICPI-NCMA
• Master Builders to represent Exact concrete
maturity monitoring system
• Central Concrete Supply locks up milestone
for captured atmospheric CO2
• Swiss fluid engineering firm backs
mineralized aggregate startup Blue Planet
• Solar farm drives down CO2e metrics at
Graniterock flagship quarry
• Oshkosh Corp. sheds McNeilus and London
brands, holds S-Series fronts
• Wind turbine blade recycling technology
The Concrete Masonry Checkoff speaks volumes about producer commitments to funding research, yields concrete-grade fiber, additives
education and promotion projects or programs. Photos: Concrete Products (cover); CMC Board (above) • Cemex Ventures slots Carbon Limit, Conox,
Materially in startups ranking
• Holcim US, Cemex USA parents approach
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, P. 46 DRIVER OF THE YEAR, P. 48 circularity at sea and on land
• RCC Design Manual embodies decades of
field performance data points
• Prometheus Materials’ bio-concrete masonry
units equal to ASTM C129, C90

38 BRIEFS
52 FEATURE
The inherent value, resiliency and
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58 INNOVATIONS REPORT
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64 FINAL FORM
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 EDITORIAL
BY DON MARSH
Concrete Masonry Checkoff makes sense
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 will consume much construction
industry oxygen this month as North American concrete
and aggregate producers join suppliers and customers
for their triennial Las Vegas gathering—unimpeded by
pandemic panic that affected attendee and exhibitor par-
ticipation at the show’s 2020 edition.
Another major industry development takes shape as
building block producers prepare for the April 1 start of
1 cent/unit Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board (CMCB)
assessments. The U.S. Department of Commerce tasks CMCB
directors with implementing projects or programs that:
• Strengthen the position of the domestic concrete masonry products industry;
• Maintain, develop and expand markets and uses for concrete masonry; and,
• Promote the use of concrete masonry in construction and building.
The Concrete Masonry Checkoff rewrites decades of market development
funding mechanisms for a cement-based product. Under Commerce Depart-
ment-sanctioned CMCB terms, annual assessments on eligible concrete masonry
units could reach $10 million. Toward 2024-25, consider the potential in infla-
tion-adjusted dollar terms: Find any year during which more outlays could flow
to concrete block research, education and promotion, even factoring the 1950-
60s peak era of National Concrete Masonry Association and Portland Cement
Association headquarters or field office budgets.
From a national perspective, CMCB funding will augment annual six-figure
research, education and promotion commitments advanced through the Masonry
Committee of the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA), the newly
branded successor to the ICPI-NCMA (note report, page 16), plus the NCMA
Foundation. CMHA officers assured members convening last month in Ohio of a
firm commitment to avoiding overlap in Association and Foundation projects or
programs with those of the CMCB.
Compared to the traditional NCMA Masonry Committee and Foundation
processes, the CMCB can bring a new dimension to evaluating building and
construction market conditions impacting concrete block producers—thanks to
the Board’s Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) structure. Five RACs invite the
perspective of architectural, engineering and construction professionals, plus
other allies, to project or program review and funding proposals. The federal law
underpinning the CMCB entitles the stakeholders in each region to at least 50
percent of the assessments collected from within their group of states.
While written with fairness in mind, that Concrete Masonry Products
Research, Education and Promotion Act of 2018 provision does not fully address
the concerns of regional producers who voted against the CMCB formation in a
Commerce Department-administered industry referendum. Another Act provi-
sion requiring extended U.S. Treasury escrow of 27 percent of assessment funds
spurred additional “no” votes in the referendum.
Commerce officials have a vested interest in the CMCB, as it is their first
industry checkoff and one potentially offering a model for other non-wood build-
ing and construction material or products. Through work with agency leaders,
lawmakers and CMCB producers, we hope to see them pursue actions a) lifting
the escrow requirement, whereby $10 million raised means $10 million invested
now; and, b) enabling the CMCB to view RAC fund allocations in more granular
terms so assessment dollars, along with project or program prioritizing, stay
closer to home for stakeholders in a handful of states with outsized concrete
block consumption.
We gain additional Concrete Masonry Checkoff insight in this month’s visit
(Government Affairs, pages 14-15) with two individuals keen to assessment
collections escrow and allocation matters: CMCB Chair Major Ogilvie and Interim
CEO Ray McVeigh, both seasoned in cement and cement-based product market
development, as well as consensus-building challenges among association mem-
bers or industry interests.
Acknowledging a work in progress, Ogilvie assures, “We are building a foun-
dation for the Concrete Masonry Checkoff. By pooling our resources and working
together, we will build a stronger, more prosperous future for our industry.”
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BY PIERRE G. VILLERE
How The Fed Is Getting Inflation Under Control
Pierre G. Villere serves as president and
senior managing partner of Allen-Villere
Partners, an investment banking firm with
a national practice in the construction mate-
rials industry that specializes in mergers &
acquisitions. He has a career spanning almost
five decades, and volunteers his time to edu-
cating the industry as a regular columnist
in publications and through presentations
at numerous industry events. Contact Pierre
via email at pvillere@allenvillere.com. Follow
him on Twitter - @allenvillere.
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We are all aware of a basic economic concept
the Federal Reserve uses to fight the inflation-
ary cycle brought about by the pandemic, and
the surge in demand it wrought with blinding
speed. It’s simple: Raise interest rates and
cool the economy accordingly, and inflation
will abate. It is interesting to note the history
of this economic theory did not exist during
the Great Depression of the 1930s, and only
came about through the teachings of econo-
mists who were espousing modern economic
theory in subsequent years.
By the 1970s, the relationship between
raising interest rates and the impact it had
on cooling an overheated, and therefore infla-
tionary, economy was well-accepted. At that
time, prices were rising fast as inflation was
running rampant, usually thought to be the
result of the oil crisis of that era, government
overspending, and the self-fulfilling prophecy
of higher prices leading to higher wages lead-
ing to higher prices. The Fed was resolved to
stop inflation, so then-Chairman Paul Volcker
kept raising rates in 1980 and ’81, eventually
bringing both the economy and inflation to
a standstill.
Today, that level of recession risk due
to over-torquing interest rates is quite low,
due in large part to the steady hand of
Fed Chairman Jay Powell. He reacted fairly
quickly to the inflation that was fueled by
the economic stimulus created during the
pandemic. In 2022, he raised its key federal
funds rate seven times, something that hasn’t
been done as aggressively since the 1980s.
And these increases were in small increments;
think about it like blowing on a spoonful of
hot soup, maybe several times, so it doesn’t
burn when you sip it.
THREE SIGNALS
So what is the Fed viewing as indicators to
manage the tightening, or eventually the
loosening, of Fed rates? Watch for three
things Powell and his team are monitoring:
deflation in goods, deflation in housing, and
core services. As has been explained in the
business press, these three items are key to
guiding the Fed in its further policy making.
Surging prices for manufactured goods
such as autos and furniture drove much of
the initial inflation burst in 2021 as consumer
spending, fueled by low interest rates, gov-
ernment stimulus and pandemic habit shifts,
collided with blocked-up supply chains.
Prices for core goods rose 12.3 percent from
a year earlier in February 2022. These goods
represent about 22 percent of the CPI and 23
percent of the price index of personal-con-
sumption expenditures. But now that surge
is over, as supply chains have mostly healed,
consumer demand has shifted back toward
services from goods, and core goods prices
contributed 0.3 percentage points to the
CPI’s 6.4 percent increase, down from Feb-
ruary 2022, when they drove 2.5 percentage
points of that month’s 7.9 percent increase.
For the three months ended January, core
goods prices actually fell at an annualized
2.1 percent rate.
SHELTER STABILITY
Another measure is housing costs. Soaring
demand for houses and apartments due to
low interest rates and remote working caused
shelter to contribute more than half of
January’s 5.6 percent core CPI inflation. Econ-
omists expect this category to continue rising
through the spring, but then to decelerate,
with shelter inflation falling from 8.1 percent
in March to 5.3 percent by December. That
reversal comes down to how pandemic-driven
shifts interact with inflation methodology.
To measure what tenants and homeowners
pay for housing, the CPI includes new and
existing leases, and thus reflects changes in
new leases. Those new leases are now slowing
sharply, declining at a three-month annual-
ized rate of 3 percent in December.
Finally, once food, energy, goods, and
shelter are excluded, what remains are core
service prices, what some economists call
“supercore” inflation, which is still running
at around 4 percent. Fed Chairman Powell has
recently emphasized that wages constitute
a large share of the costs that go into these
services, and the shortage of workers worries
economists, who hope tight labor markets
abate.
I am cheering the Fed on, and believe
they will manage us out of these inflation-
ary times.
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BY CRAIG YEACK
AI Part 2: The Concrete Case for AI Bots
Artificial intelligence is in the house—and it’s about to shake things up!
Google, now a verb per Merriam-Web-
ster, controls over 90 percent of the
internet search market. Yet the search
engine colossus lost over $100 million in
market valuation on February 9 when its
newly released AI chatbot, called Bard,
gave a widely publicized wrong answer
for an astronomy question.
Microsoft, owner of the Bing search
engine, controls less than 5 percent of
said market. Yet, encouraged by Bill
Gates, they spent over $10 billion buying
OpenAI, the makers of the ChatGPT
chatbox (see my February column).
Inquiring minds are asking why and how
this matters for our industry.
GAME CHANGERS
Arriving on the scene in 1967, the
Advanced Research Projects Agency Net-
work, aka ARPANET, was the first public
packet-switched computer network. Its
technologies became the foundation
of the internet. Since then, countless
World Wide Web search engines have
emerged. In 1982, the WHOIS protocol
Craig Yeack has held leadership posi-
tions with both construction materials
producers and software providers. He
is co-founder of BCMI Corp. (the Bulk
Construction Materials Initiative), which
is dedicated to reinventing the construc-
tion materials business with modern
mobile and cloud-based tools. His Tech
Talk column—named best column by the
Construction Media Alliance in 2018—
focuses on concise, actionable ideas
to improve financial performance for
ready-mix producers. He can be reached
at Craig.Yeack@bcmicorp.com.
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used for querying databases that store internet
resources (like domain names and IP addresses)
became the early gold standard. Yahoo! Search
rocked the world in 1994, only to be made obso-
lete by Google’s search engine in 2000. Google
stands apart today and has made untold billions
by selling our browsing history to peddlers who
stuff us with advertisements.
Most of humanity—that is, just about 8 bil-
lion people—use the internet to search for the
answers to their questions. In case you have
been living under a rock for the past 20 years,
it works by typing a phrase into a search engine,
which uses a web crawler bot to find matching
links per their published keywords and content.
Then—and here’s the issue—you must click
through those matching links to piece together
the information you need.
Imagine a world where we could skip the
“some assembly required” step. What if a
human-like answer was returned? And even
more daring, imagine if we could just talk to
the computer device and, subject to the clarity
of our question, get back a concise, accurate
answer. That changes the entire game.
Microsoft was late to the World Wide Web
search engine party with Bing, but now they
see an opportunity to upend Google’s dominance
through AI. The prize is advertising dollars to
“infinity and beyond” if they can give people what
they really want through an AI chatbot: imme-
diate, concise, accurate and actionable answers.
CONCRETE EXAMPLES
Ready-mix concrete is a “now,” real-time indus-
try. The value of information is highest in the
moment it’s needed and diminishes quickly with
time. We cannot fence time or the inconvenient
truth that concrete will get hard in a few hours.
Consider training an AI model with every
ChatGPT serves up reasoned responses to a query on better concrete through AI.
historical customer, plant, product, material,
project, quote, order, ticket and all associated
information from finance, quality control and
logistics. Now, like Get Smart’s Agent 86 (Maxwell
Smart), ask your watch, “Hey RMXbot, what mix
and price should be used for Jimmy John’s Finish-
ing for a 12-cubic-yard driveway on 742 Evergreen
Terrace, Springfield, Oregon, to get a 10 percent
profit?” Based on the history of all transactions
for the company, the RMXbot might return, “Use
mix DW4000AE shipped from the 14th Street Plant
and price at $165 per cubic yard.”
Other questions to ask might include:
• When considering which customers to target
with personal sales attention: “Hey RMXBot,
who are the top 10 customers in terms of total
dollars of profitability last quarter that have
not ordered this month?”
• When seeing one of your trucks while driving
to lunch: “Who is the driver on Elm Street
right now? How fast is he going, and did he
exceed the speed limit today?”
• When faced with a claim for an out-of-tol-
erance batch: “Why is the 14th Street Plant
producing out-of-tolerance mixes?”
AI chatbots can make mistakes, with some
being epic. This arises from the fact that they
only know what they know—the material they
were trained on. When asked questions outside
of their trained domain, they will be equally
confident with the wrong answer!
It’s early days and yet absolutely clear
that AI chatbots will rock the world by revo-
lutionizing how we seek knowledge. They will
be specialized to bring truly “expert systems”
to just about every domain-specific industry,
including ready-mix concrete. The ups and
(often amusing) downs of the bot-race are just
a precursor to a tectonic shift in how we will
conduct business. Are you ready?
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“Year-over-year construction union membership dropped despite
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Garden State incentivizes EPD submittals, low carbon mix production

In a groundbreaking policy move effective January 2024, the State
of New Jersey will provide corporation business tax and gross income
tax credits for costs of preparing Environmental Product Declarations
that assess concrete mixes’ global warming potential, expressed on
EPDs as kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per cubic yard or meter. The
just-signed Bill S278, or Low Embodied Carbon Concrete Leadership
Act (LECCLA), also offers tax credits for state project-bound orders of
50 yd. or more where mixes have a) lower carbon emissions associated
with production, including mining, refining, manufacturing or ship-
ping; or b) deploy carbon capture, utilization, or storage technology
to remove or recycle CO2 generated through the production cycle.
“LECCLA creates a performance-based incentive reward[ing] com-
panies that incorporate low carbon concrete into their proposals for
public construction projects,” said Robert Niven, chairman of Nova
Scotia-based CarbonCure Technologies, in a statement upon New
Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s S278 signing. “The creative policy
solution is expected to accelerate adoption of industry techniques and
technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete. It establishes
a collaborative, forward-thinking, flexible, and business-friendly
model other states can adopt. It ensures that contractors, architects,
and engineers are key partners in determining the sustainability
solutions that are best for their projects.”
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BY DON MARSH
Concrete Masonry Checkoff 1-cent/unit assessment takes hold April 1
The U.S. Department of Commerce-appointed Concrete Masonry
Checkoff Board (CMCB) begins funding the Concrete Masonry Check-
off (CMC) next month, assessing one penny per gray or architectural
unit at first point of sale. Directors project annual receipts upward of
$10 million based on estimated current eligible product consumption.
The CMC is poised be the deepest funding source for concrete masonry
research, education and promotion projects or programs in the 100-
plus year history of U.S. blockmaking. It will likewise emerge as one of
the top industry checkoff programs tied to building and construction,
where current leader, the Softwood Lumber Board, reports annual
assessments hovering around $20 million.
CMCB Directors—15 voting, six alternate—represent concrete
masonry producers in Northeast, Southeast, North Central, South
Central and West regions. They approved the April 1 assessment time-
table during a mid-November 2022 inaugural meeting in Chicago, and
have since prioritized outreach to about U.S. 250 producers subject
to mandatory CMC participation. Communications have centered on
assessment applicability, accounting, reporting and remittances.
“We have worked to make everyone aware of what we are doing
and why we are doing it, and letting them know why the Concrete
Masonry Checkoff will be good for this business,” says CMCB Chair
Major Ogilvie (Cemex USA).
Ray McVeigh Major Ogilvie
“The Concrete Masonry Checkoff should not be a substitute for
past funding vehicles through associations or other industry sources,”
contends CMC Interim CEO Ray McVeigh, a Michigan-based attorney
seasoned in concrete promotion through long-term work with the
Great Lakes Cement Shippers Council and prior Portland Cement Asso-
ciation affiliates. “We are proceeding on the assumption that this
checkoff will be a catalyst for the industry to identify, evaluate and
respond to regional priorities and new opportunities for concrete
block in building and construction.” The current schedule, he adds,
should position the CMCB to begin funding charter projects or pro-
grams in Q1 2024 or earlier.
ACCOUNTING + ACCOUNTABILITY
With the start of assessments rapidly approaching, officers and direc-
tors have stepped up work to inform individual producers about the
CMCB, while coordinating a remittance apparatus and other checkoff
launch preliminaries with Commerce Department staff. Clutch, a Min-
nesota-based agency attuned to industry checkoffs, has assisted CMCB
officials with timely e-mail dispatches to stakeholders; tracking Board
appointments and fundamentals; building the information-rich con-
cretemasonrycheckoff.org site; webinars on assessment basics (note
sidebar); and, to cap months of electronic communications, prepared
printed information packets for mailing early this month.
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Commerce Department guidelines compel CMCB producers to iden-
tify the total amount due in assessments on all sales receipts, invoices
or other commercial documents of sale. Agency staff has determined
that producers will satisfy that requirement with the use of this Safe
Harbor language:
1 cents per masonry unit goes to the Concrete Masonry Checkoff
Board pursuant to the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Edu-
cation, and Promotion Act of 2018.
Producers alone decide how to handle checkoff assessment on unit
sales. They can build it into their pricing or reflect as a line-item
charge. Regardless, their method must be made without consulting
direct competitors or other peers.
Assessment collections are to be remitted quarterly by check or
ACH to a blind trust, ensuring strict confidentiality for all CMCB pro-
ducer sales data. Payments to the Board are to be remitted within 60
days after the end of the quarter; hence, collections for the inaugural
three-month assessment period, or Q2 2023, will be due by August
29. The Board will provide producers a standard quarterly remittance
form with details for calculating and submitting payment.
Commerce Department representatives have asked for an Inter-
nal Revenue Service determination that assessments are not taxable
income. They anticipate confirmation of such status based on the
agency’s treatment of assessment dollars collected by multiple Agri-
culture Department-administered checkoff programs. The CMCB also
views assessments as exempt from state sales taxes.
“The Concrete Masonry Checkoff will bring accounting and report-
ing challenges,” cautions Ray McVeigh. “Ultimately, fairness is the
key. Auditors will look for a rational and fair approach when review-
ing which products block producers choose to report and assess. All
Checkoff-bound producers will be audited within three to five years.”
Instead of budgeting for 2023 audits, he adds, the Board determined
it best to have producers book a few quarters of assessments, initial
audits likely beginning in Q1 2024.
CRITICAL COMMITTEE
Along with officer elections and bylaws approval, CMCB Directors
formed Audit, Communications, Finance, Search and Programming
Committees. While the Board looks well situated to handle adminis-
trative matters and Commerce guideline compliance, the CMCB value
proposition and deliverables will primarily emanate from Northeast,
Southeast, North and South Central and West Regional Advisory Com-
mittees (RAC). Each can have up to 15 members comprising block
producers, allies and downstream masonry design or construction
parties. RACs will examine local and state building market challenges
and opportunities that could be addressed through research, educa-
tion or promotion activities eligible for CMC funding.
RAC member recruitment has been especially productive. “We
heard from a wide variety of individuals with a great mix of back-
grounds, industry roles and geographies,” affirms McVeigh. “We see
interest from producers, contractors, suppliers, architects, association
executives and consultants. Their response is exactly what the indus-
try needs to develop the best possible programs that will be tailored
to each region’s needs.”
“RACs will be critical to our success” he continues. “Although
much of the current CMCB activity is focused on the mechanics of
start-up and assessment implementation, the real value of the Check-
off is the programs that will be fostered and developed by the RACs
and supported by the mere penny per block contributed by every
producer.”
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The Board anticipates that each RAC will meet two to four times
per year at a location within the region, and is keeping their proce-
dures intentionally flexible. Their most important function, however,
is set: Recommending to the CMCB promising programs or projects
that address conditions unique to their states and local markets.
CHECKOFF PATH
The Concrete Masonry Checkoff is 15 years in the making. According
to Major Ogilvie, early stakeholders informally discussed in 2008 a
system where all producers would contribute to funding promotional
and technical programs advancing concrete masonry unit practice. A
more formal survey involving a larger universe of prospective check-
off participants followed in 2011. Respondents concurred with the
premise of mandatory contributions, but did not indicate consensus
on a method of securing a funding mechanism.
“One of the biggest reasons for pursuing a mandatory checkoff is
to better fund our business with long term, consistent resources to
be more successful,” Ogilvie observes. “Our pitch has remained: An
industry-wide checkoff doesn’t penalize any one producer bidding
a project and allows every producer to contribute to our success.”
He and a group of peers acted on survey results with a campaign
of industry and government relations measures to advance federal
legislation that could set the groundwork for a producer referendum
on the formation of a Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board, authorized
CONCRETE MASONRY CHECKOFF AT-A-GLANCE
Structure
• Commerce Department oversight
• 21-member Board, with three or more directors
each from Northeast, Southeast, North and South
Central and West Regions
• Five Regional Advisory Councils
• Audit, Communications, Finance, Search and
Programming Committees
Assessment
1 cent per unit, first point of sale; assessment amount to be indicated
on all invoices, order documents
Assessment remittances
Paid quarterly in arrears to a CMC Board-retained blind trust
Units subject to assessment
• Gray or architectural block
• Prefaced, pre-insulated or sound block
• Half-high block
• Fence, open ended, lintel block
• Chimney, pilaster or column block
Material, unit parameters
• Made of dry cast mixes comprising aggregates, cementitious mate-
rials and water
• Manufactured on mechanized equipment by compacting and vibrating
• Produced for masonry building, where multiple units are bonded
together, with or without mortar or other accepted joining methods
• 3 inches wide or larger (hence, no veneer)
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
CM CHECKOFF
to institute checkoff assessments. Although early attempts saw legis-
lation stall through two Congressional sessions, checkoff proponents
were able to consistently enlist House and Senate sponsors to rein-
troduce legislation creating the CMC.
Their efforts over nearly seven years paid off with passage of the
Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education and Promotion Act
of 2018. Signed into law by President Donald Trump, it set the stage
for industry stakeholders to propose wording and terms of an official
Commerce order outlining steps to a referendum on the formation of
a checkoff, along with determination of its operating structure and
principles. Proponents prevailed in a late-2021 referendum where
the checkoff hinged on approval of a majority of voting producers
and if proponents accounted for more than 50 percent of active unit
masonry machine cavities among those casting ballots through the
Commerce Department.
“Voting was close but conducted in strict accordance with the
Commerce order,” Ogilvie concludes. “When it came time to appoint
directors, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo chose candidates who
approved of the idea of a checkoff and assessments, and others who
opposed. The result is a diverse group of directors who represent
independent or multiple-plant block operations and bring a broad
perspective on what this industry needs to grow volume and fund
projects or programs at high levels of transparency and fiduciary
responsibility.”
Units exempt from assessment
• Blocks of clay, adobe or pressed wood composition
• Aerated concrete, wet cast or hand molded units
• Concrete brick for utility or non-building conditions
• Hardscape products
• Donations to a cause or project administered by a tax exempt
organization
Fund apportionment
Minimum of 50 percent of assessments collected within one of five
regions must be dedicated to projects or programs within that region.
Remaining dollars from each region are pooled to support national
projects or programs.
March 2023 • 15
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ORGANIZATIONS

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association succeeds ICPI-NCMA

Members of the former Interlocking Concrete (Oldcastle APG). The collaborative approach experiences. Members will also rename,
Pavement Institute and National Concrete culminated in the Board-recommended but keep separate, the deeply-endowed
Masonry Association officially shed the interim CMHA, he adds, sealed in December with ICPI and NCMA Foundations.
identity of their unified organization, ICPI- members’ resolute approval. The 2023 business session and annual
NCMA, during a late-February general business As 2023 unfolds, CMHA will look to convention dovetailed The Precast Show at
session. Their new Concrete Masonry & Hard- enhance its platforms across the board, the Greater Columbus Convention Center,
scapes Association ranks among the best funded including formal certification program where CMHA associate members occu-
(>$8 million annual budget) organizations rep- rebranding plus the launch of a newly pied more than 20,000 square feet, nearly
resenting cement-based product interests, and configured website, www.masonryandhard- one-quarter of the event’s overall exhibit
has a solid base of assets and reserves to ensure scapes.org, and association or customer space. CMHA members, committees and staff
continuity of member services across construc- relationship management system pro- will reconvene August 21-24 in Boston for
tion business cycles. grammed to ensure best-in-class user their Mid-Year Meeting.
CMHA is based at the former NCMA head-
quarters in Herndon, Va. Its new namesake
nods to the rich heritage and expertise of
each predecessor, whose origins date back
more than 100 years. “Where we’ve been
absolutely informs where we’re going,” said
CMHA President and CEO Robert Thomas.
“Already having a solid foundation in place
allows our next chapter to be written from a
position of strength. Bringing together the
best of both worlds, our members are really
going to benefit from the synergy.”
Since the July 2022 ICPI and NCMA uni-
fication, a task group has navigated an
intensive rebranding process with direct
outreach to stakeholders and assistance
from a Minnesota agency, Clutch. “We took
every imaginable measure to invite mem-
bers to share their perspective through
surveys, interviews and a series of hands-on
workshops,” notes CMHA Chair Matt Lynch CMHA Chair Matt Lynch (left, Oldcastle APG), Vice Chair Sam Hoehner (Lee Building Products).

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MANUFACTURERS

Master Builders to represent Exact

concrete maturity monitoring system
Master Builders Solutions has entered into an agreement to serve as
the official promoter of the cast-in-place concrete temperature and AI for Concrete
maturing monitoring, plus match curing systems of Toronto-based
Exact Technology Corp. The move advances both parties’ “common Dispatch.
goal of making the concrete industry more sustainable, efficient, and
safe via game-changing technology.”
The agreement further broadens Master Builders Solutions’ push for
digitalization benefitting the concrete construction industry. In combi-
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nation with its current Command Alkon partnership for in-truck sensor
technology, the new alliance extends the features of Master Builders
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Solutions tools, particularly for ready mixed concrete operators.
“We have now increased our capability to provide producers with
real-time visibility to remotely and efficiently monitor concrete prop-
erties from batching to placement and beyond,” says Master Builders
Solutions Business Development Manager, U.S. and Canada Joe Daczko.
“The visibility that Exact’s suite of tools delivers helps producers moni-
tor how their concrete is performing both in a fresh and hardened state,
empowering quick decision-making if faced with unexpected results.”
“This strategic relationship will get our solutions into more hands
within the concrete industry and push the sector forward,” adds Exact
Technology Chief Strategy Officer Stacia Van Zetten. “Garnering favor
from Master Builders Solutions also
signals confidence in the value and
reliability of our products, which cli-
ents currently leverage across precast,
infrastructure mass concrete, high-rise
and ready-mix applications.”

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REPRESENTATIVES LEAD SLAG SCHOOL
The Slag Cement Association has scheduled the second annual Slag
Cement School, May 22-23 in Cape Canaveral, Fla. SCA Board President
Lori Tiefenthaler (Heidelberg Materials) will open the program, setting
the stage for these presentations and panel discussions:
• Slag Cement Basics, Production, and Cementitious Properties,
Wayne Wilson of Heidelberg Materials
• Slag Cement in Practice, Concrete Mix Designs, and Examples
of Use, Steve Wilcox and Jeremy Reich of Argos USA
• Slag Cement’s Role in Sustainable Concrete, SCA’s LCA Calcu-
lator, Mix Submittals, and Examples of Use, Larry Rowland of
Heidelberg Materials
• Slag Cement in Special Applications, Mass Concrete, Paving,
Geotechnical and Waste Stabilization, Mark Van Kleunen of
Skyway Cement
“The school is an unparalleled experience for those who want to
learn more about slag cement and its many benefits,” says SCA Market-
ing Director Nick Brimley. “Attendees will get the opportunity to learn
from some of the leading experts in the cement and concrete industry.”
Slag Cement School registration covers refreshments, lunch, net-
working reception, and a day two tour of Heidelberg Materials’ local
granulated blast furnace slag grinding operation, and can be obtained
at www.slagcement.org/school. bcmicorp.com

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BY DON MARSH
Central Concrete Supply locks up milestone for captured atmospheric CO2
San Francisco Bay Area leader Central Concrete Supply Co. has joined
Heirloom Carbon Technologies of Brisbane, Calif. and CarbonCure
Technologies, Halifax, N.S. for a first in ready mixed concrete: Per-
manent storage of carbon dioxide gas derived from the Direct Air
Capture (DAC) method.
An early-February demonstration at the Central Concrete San Jose
headquarters operation saw CO2 from a pilot DAC assembly at Heir-
loom’s nearby headquarters injected in a process water tank piped
to the batch plant for a load of ready mixed. The injection triggered
calcium carbonate formation/mineralization, assuring permanent
storage of the gas in hardened concrete. CarbonCure Technologies
developed the process water tank as an extension of the liquified-CO2
injection systems it has proved with more than 100 North American
concrete producers during the past decade.
Heirloom cites America’s only operational DAC facility. It uses
finely ground lime to pull CO2 from the air. Harnessing a cyclic pro-
cess, the powder is broken down into calcium oxide rock and CO2 gas
using heat from a renewable-energy powered, electric kiln. Spread
onto vertically stacked trays, the calcium oxide acts like a sponge,
Heirloom Carbon Technologies-charged carbon dioxide cylinders feed the CarbonCure process and batch water tank for the Central Concrete
demonstration. Once injected into the tank, the CO2 mineralizes, augmenting portland cement during the concrete mixing and strength
development phases.
18 • March 2023
pulling CO2 from the air before the mineral returns to the kiln to
repeat the process. The captured compound is then permanently
stored underground or, in the case of the San Jose demonstration, a
finished concrete slab or structure.
Central Concrete was the first Bay Area ready mixed producer to
adopt the CarbonCure process. Its technical team focuses on research,
quality assurance and sustainability considerations to provide solu-
tions that match material performance requirements, environmental
standards and constructability needs for the built environment.
“This demonstration is a global milestone for carbon removal
technology that confirms concrete’s enormous potential as a climate
solution that can permanently store carbon in our most essential
infrastructure—from roads and runways to hospitals and housing,”
says CarbonCure Technologies CEO Robert Niven.
“In order to reach climate goals we must remove billions of tons of
already emitted carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year,” adds
Heirloom CEO Shashank Samala. “This is an important step toward
that future and shows the promise of DAC technologies combined
with smart, permanent methods of sequestration.”
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BY DON MARSH

HEIRLOOM CARBON TECHNOLOGIES DIRECT AIR CO2 CAPTURE METHOD

Heirloom Carbon Technologies

charts the pathway for the carbon
dioxide in the tanks staged along the
Central Concrete process and batch water tank
(right):
• Spread on trays, crushed calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2]
binds with atmospheric carbon dioxide and becomes calcium
carbonate [CaCO3].
• A renewable energy-powered electric kiln heats the calcium carbonate,
splitting it into carbon dioxide gas and calcium oxide powder. The former is
piped to cylinders as the latter reenters a loop for subsequent chemical reactions.
• The cylinders are set for delivery to Central Concrete and other CarbonCure partners,
or other industrial CO2 users.

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BY DON MARSH

Swiss fluid engineering firm backs mineralized aggregate startup Blue Planet
Sulzer Chemtech of Winterhur, Switzerland is among participants in
the latest funding round for California-based Blue Planet Systems
Corp., whose carbon dioxide capture technology yields mineralized,
concrete-grade aggregate. The Swiss fluid engineering specialist joins
prior round investors, including Holcim Group and Knife River Corp.,
plus Chevron and Mitsubishi Corp.
The Blue Planet process forms carbonate minerals and synthetic
limestone by combining CO2 and metal ions—each captured or sourced
from heavy industry emissions or waste streams. It has been demon-
strated to permanently sequester up to 440 kg of CO2 per metric ton
of aggregate.
“Sulzer Chemtech has been a solid partner in our joint devel-
opment, working both in their research & development facility in
Switzerland, and at our Global Innovation Center, located at our San
Francisco Bay Aggregates plant where we have been operating a Sulzer
Chemtech packed column successfully for months,” says Blue Planet
CEO Dr. Brent Constantz. “Many plants in the pipeline globally will
benefit from the partnership.”
“We are leading the way in driving sustainable practices across the
industry,” adds Sulzer Chemtech President Torsten Wintergerste. “We
are succeeding thanks to key technologies and partnerships, such as
our collaboration with Blue Planet. Our latest funding will help the
PHOTOS: Sulzer Chemtech
development, advancement, and global adoption of ambitious carbon
capture solutions to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions.”

A Sulzer Chemtech carbon dioxide absorber column serves the pilot

San Francisco Bay Aggregates mineralizing operation. Blue Planet
and partners will promote mineralized, carbonate aggregate’s poten-
tial to significantly offset the portland cement CO2 factor in concrete.

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PRODUCERS

Solar farm drives down CO2e metrics at Graniterock flagship quarry

The solar farm occupies inconspicuous,

mined out A.R. Wilson Quarry acreage.

Northern California’s top independent aggre-

gate and ready mixed concrete producer
has deployed 15,000 photovoltaic panels
on a low-profile, 20-acre parcel at its flag-
ship quarry in Aromas. Installed away from
public view, the 5-megawatt capacity solar
farm will provide more than 50 percent of
the A.R. Wilson Quarry power requirements.
The renewable energy source will reduce the
carbon dioxide emissions equivalent (CO2e)
metric of 9.15 kg per ton of aggregate that
Graniterock cites on a current A.R. Wilson
environmental product declaration.
A ceremonial flipping of the solar farm
switch in late 2022 marked a milestone in
the 122-year-old mining and construction
company’s ongoing investments to lower
greenhouse gas emissions and move to sus-
tainable energy sources. The project is rooted
in a 2017 conversation between Graniterock
management and Aromas Progressive Action
League members. The ensuing collaboration
spurred a plan to turn mined out acreage
into a solar farm.
“Graniterock is about three things:
Great projects, great products and great
lives,” President Peter Lemon noted during
a ribbon-cutting event. “Turning to solar to
power our quarry operations represents all
of those things and helps ensure Graniterock
stays around for many years to come.”
The photovoltaic panel installation is the
third development in a portfolio of alternative
energy projects the producer has initiated in
recent years. A 3,000-panel, 1-MW solar farm
installed at the A.R. Wilson entrance in 2018
nets about 15 percent of the quarry electric-
ity requirements previously covered by the
power grid. The following year, Graniterock
converted its Watsonville headquarters to a
near net-zero energy usage facility through
Booth #C21019 investments in a rooftop solar array, ultra-ef-
ficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and four
electric vehicle charging stations.

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Oshkosh Corp. sheds McNeilus and
London brands, holds S-Series fronts
Right Lane Industries, a Chicago-based
industrial holding company keen on long-
term investments, entered an agreement
to acquire London Machinery Inc. and the
rear discharge concrete mixer business of
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Oshkosh Corp., Wisconsin. Scheduled for a Q1
closing, the deal will leave Oshkosh with its
namesake S-Series front discharge mixer and
McNeilus-branded refuse trucks, both joining
Fire & Emergency and Commercial equipment
under a new Oshkosh Corporation Vocational
segment.
McNeilus’ rear discharge mixer business,
notes Right Lane CEO Eric Mara, “Has distin-
guished itself in the industry as a leader in
quality and product innovation, and we at
Right Lane are excited to partner with the
existing team to continue to build upon that
legacy and to deliver enhanced value to our
customers.”
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“Our brands will continue to serve the
concrete industry under the new ownership,”
affirms Bob Monchamp, who upon transac-
tion closing will transition from Oshkosh
vice president to president of the McNeilus
and London Machinery business. “Our team
is excited to continue to support customers
and drive innovation in the rear discharge
market. We see tremendous opportunities for
the brands with a dedicated focus on the rear
discharge mixer business.”
The acquisition will be seamless for cus-
tomers, who will continue to interface with
their established contacts for new mixer
packages plus OEM aftermarket parts and
service, he adds. Right Lane Industries plans
to maintain mixer truck production at the
London Machinery headquarters plant in
Ontario, along with a research & develop-
ment and support facility in McNeilus’ Dodge
Center, Minn. home base.
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Wind turbine blade recycling technology yields concrete-grade fiber, additives

Regen Fiber has announced a patent-pending process to recycle wind
turbine blades into concrete or mortar reinforcing fiber. The com-
pany’s namesake product increases the strength and durability of
pavement, slabs on grade and precast elements. Regen Fiber also
produces microfibers and additives from blade components for use
in a range of composite, concrete, soil stabilization and asphalt
applications.
The company is part of Travero Inc., a subsidiary of Wisconsin
electricity and natural gas supplier Alliant Energy Corp. In 2021,
it began piloting recycled fiber production at a Des Moines facility,
enabling work with concrete customers on performance testing and
validation. It is presently building a larger production line at the Alli-
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Cemex Ventures slots Carbon Limit, Conox, Materially in startups ranking

Concrete- and aggregates-minded compa-
nies in Cemex Ventures’ Top 50 ConTech
Startups 2023 ranking include Carbon
Limit, Boca Raton, Fla. developers of a
non-calcined, supplementary cementi-
tious material—shipped in supersacks
or bulk—that captures and stores atmo-
spheric carbon dioxide in concrete slabs
or structures; Conox LLC, Richmond, Va.
developer of a process to melt waste con-
crete for use in glass products, from bottles
to bulbs to solar panels; and, Materially,
New York developer of a software platform
for connecting aggregate suppliers to their
customers and haulers in order to stream-
line the process of selling, delivering and
receiving payment for sand & gravel or
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Construction, Green Construction and Construc-
tion Supply Chain categories.

PMP is the world leader in concrete mixer truck drive systems MARITIME AGGREGATES DEAL
Separate from the corporate venture capi-
PMP gearbox and electric motor with market leading peak power
tal activities, Houston-based Cemex USA has
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PMP has fewer planetary stages and fewer components assets of Atlantic Minerals Limited in New-
foundland, Canada, led by a construction and
YOUR ADVANTAGE MORE COMPACT and RELIABLE SOLUTION chemical aggregates quarry and port opera-
tions. The move secures a long-term reserve for
Cemex’s extensive ready mixed and concrete
block operations in Florida; East Coast sales
Longer life compared to the competition prospects; and, a source of chemical grade stone
serving a wide geographic footprint.
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“This acquisition significantly grows our
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rials and bolsters our supply chain to better
YOUR ADVANTAGE LONGER COMPONENT LIFE, BETTER INVESTMENT serve the aggregate-constrained Florida market
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Cemex, Volvo Trucks dispatch fully electric, zero-emission mixer

As fully electric heavy-duty transport grad-
ually increases, Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. and
Volvo Trucks are working to discover, pilot,
and scale technologies needed to make
emissions-free construction material and
product delivery a concurrent reality—the
FMX mixer their first case in point.
The first electric mixer truck from a
global Cemex and Volvo Trucks partnership
will be based at the producer’s Spandau
plant in Germany’s capital city, equal to a
full day of inordinately quiet duty cycles
on a single top-up charge. Officials unveiled
the Volvo FMX mixer in Berlin last month,
advancing a 2021 agreement to improve
productivity and reduce carbon emissions
through electromobility solutions for off-,
on/off- and on-highway equipment.
“Our partnership with Volvo has tre-
mendous potential to contribute to the
decarbonization of our business,” said
Cemex CEO Fernando González. “Rolling out
our first fully electric ready-mix truck is a
strong progress in that direction. Cemex
is committed to becoming a net-zero CO2
company; innovation and collaboration are
at the core of this commitment.”
“Both our companies have ambitious
sustainability targets,” added Volvo
Trucks President Roger Alm. “Together
we will work to implement CO 2-neutral
transport in the construction industry.
Our electric trucks are zero emissions
and their silent operation also provides a
better environment for people working at
construction sites, as well as for residents
living in the city.”
Cemex and Volvo Group are founding
members of the First Movers Coalition.
Backed by the World Economic Forum and
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate,
it facilitates purchasing commitments that
create market demand for low-carbon
technologies. Under its Future in Action
program, Cemex recently updated its CO2
reduction goal, equating to 430 kg CO2
per metric ton of cementitious materials
shipped. Volvo Trucks sports the most com-
plete electric vehicle lineup in the global
truck industry, with 16- to 44-ton models.
It envisions electric power for half of its
annual truck deliveries by 2030.

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Holcim US, Cemex USA parents approach circularity at sea and on land
Holcim Ltd. is participating in its first round-
the-world regatta and backing the lone Swiss
team to compete in The Ocean Race, which
marks a 50th anniversary this year. The pro-
ducer’s GO CIRCULAR crew is circumnavigating
the globe to preserve oceans and sounding a
call to accelerate a shift to circular living.
French skipper Kevin Escoffier, a member
of the crew that prevailed in The Ocean Race
during its last edition (2018), leads a team
of accomplished sailors with a track record in
iconic races. They will collect water samples
throughout the regatta to advance marine
science; host “GO CIRCULAR from sea to city
talks” to raise awareness for more circular
living; and, help restore marine ecosystems
with Holcim’s bioactive concrete reefs.
“As a global climate-positive sports event,
the Ocean Race symbolizes our net zero jour-
ney,” Holcim Group Head of Communications
Nollaig Forrest noted upon the GO CIRCULAR
christening in Alicante, Spain. “At Holcim,
the future isn’t written, it is built, and we
want to build it net zero to make it work for
people and the planet. Circularity is at the The crew has seasoned sailors from France, United Kingdom, Germany, and New Zealand.
core of how we make this happen.”

LIFE CYCLE LOOP

Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. has launched Regenera,
a provider of circularity solutions, including
waste management, recycling and coprocess-
ing. The business leverages the global Cemex
cement, aggregate and concrete footprint
and production processes to use non-recy-
clable refuse and industrial byproducts as
more sustainable substitutes for fossil fuels
and virgin raw materials. Regenera aims to
serve a diverse client base, to include indus-
trial, manufacturing, and waste collection
companies, public agencies and nongov-
ernmental organizations. Present in key
Americas, Europe and Asia markets, it will
focus on sustainable solutions for three major
waste streams: municipal and industrial; con-
struction, demolition, and excavation; and,
industrial byproduct.
“The building materials industry can be a
major contributor to a more circular society,
and its role in sustainably disposing of waste
and byproducts is key to a greener economy,”
says Cemex CEO Fernando González. “We have
over 20 years of experience managing and
utilizing alternative fuels and raw mate-
rials. Regenera is the natural evolution of
this experience and an important avenue
for revenue generation through sustainable
businesses.”

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ACPA frames ‘Concrete Pavement’s

Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future’
A new American Concrete Pavement Association white paper syn-
thesizes research on concrete pavement’s contributions to economic,
environmental, and social sustainability. With the release of “Concrete
Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” the group aims
to educate decision-makers involved in the placement and rehabilita-
tion of roadway, highway and airfield pavements, many of whom are
challenged to meet ever-increasing levels of sustainability. Authors
summarize concrete pavement’s role in sustainability as they examine:
• The long life span of concrete pavement, which provides the great-
est economic value over the long term for taxpayers and end users.
A concrete roadway can last 30 years or more before requiring a
maintenance cycle.
• Research supporting concrete pavement’s many use-phase environ-
mental and societal benefits, including improved fuel efficiency;
high albedo, which improves the earth’s energy balance and urban
heat island effect, both catalysts of cooling effects; and, carbon
dioxide absorption.
• How pavement interests and others across the concrete value chain
are working to implement the Portland Cement Association Road-
map to Carbon Neutrality, with a goal of achieving net zero carbon
emissions by 2050. Roadmap strategies include reducing cement
and concrete carbon footprints using blended binders and perfor-
mance-engineered mixtures.
• The importance of life-cycle thinking in addressing sustainability,
particularly concrete pavement’s long life, which provides a smooth,
safe roadway for the traveling public while reducing hazards asso-
ciated with work zones throughout the service life; its ability
to withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly after a disruptive
event; and, good performance with minimal traffic disruption due
to maintenance.
The paper qualifies the sustainability and resilience link. “Because
a system cannot be sustainable if it is not also resilient, pavements
should be designed with a life cycle approach that contemplates
pavement’s entire life span. Designing with life cycle in mind can
help ensure pavements enhance all three categories of sustainability:
economic, environmental, and social,” says ACPA CEO Laura O’Neill
Kaumo.
“Installing long-life pavements is one very important way of
improving sustainability,” adds ACPA Chairman Steve Friess (Milestone
Contractors, Indiana). “Another big contribution to sustainability,
and one that I and my com-
pany have been personally
involved in, is develop-
ing performance mixes to
reduce cementitious con-
tent. As an industry, we’re
seeing significant success
with such mixes.”

Posted at www.acpa.org,
the paper provides trans-
portation project stake-
holders valuable guidance
on life cycle factors under-
pinning sustainability and
resiliency.

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RCC Design Manual embodies decades of performance data points

The Portland Cement Association’s second edition of Design Manual
for RCC Spillways and Overtopping Protection provides the latest
insights on design trends, control sections, and construction
means or methods surrounding roller-compacted concrete for water
resources infrastructure. Authors also examine RCC mixes: Typically
dry, designed for placement in 12-in. deep lifts and, in cubic yard
terms, factoring design strength on the assumption of 1 lb. of cement
imparting 7.5-psi compressive strength. Observing best practices from
projects in service for 40-plus years, they have added a new chapter
on performance to highlight design criteria that should be used to
construct RCC hydraulic structures that are durable and sustainable
in all-weather environments.
“The use of RCC for spillway construction is now the fast, resilient,
and proven method to add critical capacity and improve the safety of
deficient dams,” says PCA Manager, Water Resources & Geotechnical
Markets Joshua Gilman. “We are pleased to offer an updated design
resource for water resource professionals, including 20 years of data
and case study information.”
Over more than two decades, he adds, the manual’s first edition
has served as the preeminent design reference for practitioners, regu-
lators, and contractors in the water resources industry. The new edition
illustrates how cement-based products such as RCC are being employed
across the world on water resources projects with positive results and
improved quality of life. Engi-
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Research links building live load

consistency to lower embodied energy
The Portland Cement Association Education Foundation and Mag-
nusson Klemencic Associates Foundation are lead supporters of a
six-month, $100,000 research project, “Assembly Live Load Consis-
tency for Buildings: Gateway to Reducing Embedded Energy.” Work
will proceed under University of Colorado’s Dr. Ross B. Corotis, P.E.,
with cooperation of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-22
Subcommittee on Dead and Live Loads.

The Charles Pankow Foundation in McLean, Va. announced the

research grant, noting the long history of live load surveys and anal-
yses of area-dependent loads in office buildings, versus “no systematic
review and consideration of reliability-based scenarios for assembly
requirements. The benchmark of success for this research will be
a more consistent, reliable and economic design load for assembly
areas in buildings, enacted first through the ASCE/SEI 7 Standard,
and subsequently by adoption into the International Building Code
and materials standards.”

MASS TIMBER CARBON STORAGE?

The Timber Finance Initiative of Zurich and Green Canopy NODE of
Seattle, respective advocates of sustainable investment tools and
affordable, standardized residential building, lead a group of field and
technical experts tasked with developing the first mass timber carbon
credit methodology and submitting a concept for Verified Carbon Stan-
dard (VCS) Program review. Administered by Verra of Washington, D.C.,
VCS encompasses independent auditing, project-specific accounting
methodologies, and a verified carbon unit registry.
“A rigorous methodology will help realize the climate value of stored
carbon in mass timber construction and help scale mass timber as a
negative emissions technology and low-emissions building material,”
the group contends. “If procured from sustainable forest management,
mass timber mitigates climate change by removing carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere[,] storing it long-term in buildings and replacing
greenhouse gas-intensive conventional building materials.”
Joining Timber Finance and Green
Canopy in the effort are South Pole,
a European climate solutions provider
and carbon project developer, and
Gordian Knot Strategies, a Portland,
Ore. specialist in carbon emissions
reduction.

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Prometheus Materials’ bio-concrete masonry units equal to ASTM C129, C90

Prometheus Materials, Colorado-based developer
of a micro-algae binder alternative to portland
cement, has proved the efficacy of its technology
in concrete masonry units, successfully testing
specimen blocks to ASTM C129-22, Standard Speci-
fication for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
and C90, Standard Specification for Loadbearing
Concrete Masonry Units performance requirements.
“We are thrilled to have achieved these two
foundational certifications as we proceed in full-
force with our goal of decarbonizing construction,”
says Prometheus Materials CEO Loren Burnett. “Our
product is poised to change the future of construc-
tion, converting one of the most carbon-polluting
industries to a low-carbon reality.”
“The future of sustainable building solutions is
here,” adds Vishaan Chakrabarti, recently appointed
director. “With key certifications achieved, I’m
hopeful that Prometheus Materials’ product will be
deployed at scale in the near future.”
In contrast to traditional portland cement,
the company’s microalgae-based bio-cement emits
little-to-no CO2 and recycles 95 percent of process
water. Following production, the bio-concrete has The C129-22 and C90 testing dovetails Prometheus Materials’ ramp up of commercial
the ability to sequester embodied carbon through- scale concrete masonry production, anchored by delivery of a new block machine to
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Cummins eyes 2026 launch for fuel-agnostic L9 and X12 engine successor
Cummins Inc. will debut its next fuel-agnostic engine series
model three years from now in a diesel version compliant with
Environmental Protection Agency 2027 NOx emissions guidelines
for heavy-duty truck power. The X10 is presented as “uniquely
positioned to replace both the L9 and the X12 with the versatil-
ity to serve both medium and heavy-duty applications.” Geared
to vocational and regional haul users running diesel, biodiesel,
natural gas or hydrogen fuels, the 10-liter displacement model
will slot into Cummins’ product portfolio between the B6.7 and
X15 engines.
“We are committed to advancing diesel technology while our
markets and customers need it to run their businesses,” says Exec-
utive Director – North America On-Highway José Samperio. “The
X10 has been designed drawing on our decades of experience as
a leader in the medium- and heavy-duty space. We have applied
those learnings to ensure the product will perform for our custom-
ers and the important jobs they need to do every time.”
With the ratings and reliability to complete the toughest
jobs, he adds, the X10 is extremely versatile and will play an
important role serving commercial vehicle market needs. The
engine uses a belt-driven, high output 48-volt alternator and
aftertreatment heater solution optimized for increasingly strin-
gent exhaust emission standards, and will be scalable to other
advanced combustion technologies. Cummins’ new fuel-agnostic
engine platforms feature versions derived from a common base The X10 diesel will emit 75 percent less NOx emissions than permitted
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and Model A deliveries, but now part of the to numerous technology offerings as well as
PRODUCERS Virginia Renaissance Center. our remarkable team members that make up
Chaney Enterprises, Maryland-based ready
“We are thrilled to announce this addi- the best and most passionate in the industry.”
mixed and aggregates producer, recently
tion to our footprint in the Hampton Roads Concurrent with the Norfolk market capacity
extended its Virginia market presence with
region,” says Chaney Enterprises CEO Fran- ramp up, the producer has started construction
the opening of a concrete plant strategic to
cis “Hall” Chaney. “Located in the heart on its first North Carolina plant, located west of
downtown Norfolk, the Naval Shipyard and
of the Campostella Heights neighborhood, the Outer Banks in Powell’s Point. The operation
Operations Base, plus Norfolk International
bordering Chesapeake and Portsmouth, this extends the Norfolk and Chesapeake platform
Airport. The waterfront yard enjoys supply
plant can work strategically with our cur- created in an August 2021 ready mixed plant
chain access off the Elizabeth River east-
rent Chesapeake ready-mix concrete plant. and aggregate depot deal with Branscome Inc.
ern branch, and is located on land formerly
Local customers in the southeastern Vir- Three other 2020-21 transactions (GreenRock
home to the Ford Motor Norfolk Assembly
ginia construction market will have access Materials, Superior Concrete, TW Block) plus a
plant, which opened in 1925 for Model T
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BUILT TO
IHC Scott, a construction subsidiary of Utah’s
Clyde Cos., will begin aggregate production

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on a 2023-2024 timetable following purchase
of or lease agreements for four Colorado sites:
the 172-acre Mill Iron Pit, Greeley; Bernardt Pit,
Milliken, sitting on 452 acres with 17 million
tons of reserves; the Rifle Pit in Rifle, sitting on
57 acres with 7.2 million tons; and, the Flint-
stone Pit, with 20 million tons of reserves on a
440-acre parcel.
Aggregates from each site will be used to
increase vertical integration within IHC Scott
operations. Notes President Jim Randall, “This
move will help us better compete in the market-
place. I’m confident that we’ll be able to offer
quality products and services to the northern
Colorado region while maintaining high quality
customer service and a trusted reputation in
the community.”
IHC Scott joins Clyde Cos. sister companies
Geneva Rock and Sunroc, centered in Utah and
Idaho, as subsidiaries producing aggregates.
Decades of experience with the product across
company lines will help ensure success at the
Colorado operations. Throughout the years, IHC
Scott has proven itself as a leader in innovation,
sustainability, and technology. The addition of
aggregates is another step that demonstrates
BMH Systems, CON-E-CO and RexCon... are now Astec IHC Scott’s commitment as a full service heavy
civil contractor in making sure its customers
We’re united as OneAstec and focused on your success. receive “Performance as Promised.”
Offering the most comprehensive product portfolio for the
Continuing similar measures last year with Texas
concrete industry, we’re committed to growing as a partner to and Colorado operations, Holcim US plans to
the concrete production industry, and to helping you succeed by unite its legacy Mid-Atlantic region brands. The
move will harmonize concrete and aggregate
connecting you to the unmatched strength of Astec.
properties in the Washington, D.C., Maryland
We are now Astec, and we are Built to Connect. and Virginia area under the Holcim banner.
“This region has been a center of innova-
tion for the country and at the forefront of the
company’s mission to provide innovative and
sustainable building material solutions,” says
Holcim US Mid-Atlantic Region Head Cedric
Barthelemy. “The U.S. launch of our low-car-
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Astec’s full line of Concrete Products. product has been used in the construction of
innovative area projects, such as Georgetown
University buildings and Amazon data centers.
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legacy of valued partnership, high-quality service and collaboration
will continue in each location, now under the Holcim name.”
Aggregate Industries concrete, aggregate, asphalt, paving and
recycling operations in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia,
Pennsylvania and south Virginia areas will now be part of a larger
Holcim presence in the Mid-Atlantic. Regional Holcim operations
also include Hagerstown, Md. and Whitehall, Pa. cement plants and
companion terminals, plus Sparrows Point, Md. slag grinding facility.
On another phased program, Holcim US is expanding the availability
of its ECOPact low-carbon concrete to its Upper Midwest operations,
centered in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and the Fargo, N.D. markets. The
branded mixes exhibit 30 percent to 90 percent lower carbon dioxide
emissions compared to standard concrete. Limiting the emissions
that buildings release over their lifetime is critical to stabilizing the
climate—making reduced embodied carbon in construction an urgent
issue, Holcim US officials contend. As the world’s largest diversified
supplier of building materials, Swiss parent Holcim Ltd. is driving
the market transition to a net-zero future by being among the first
in the industry to offer low-carbon concrete and cement, recycled
aggregates, services that promote sustainability, and transparency
through environmental product declarations.
The introduction of ECOPact concrete will help Minneapolis, Saint
Paul and Fargo metro areas will help meet their sustainability commit-
ments to the U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels. It will also make a strong
contribution to achieving Holcim’s climate-action goals of reducing
GHG Protocol-defined Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of cementitious
materials by 25 percent through 2030.
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“With countless developments already in the pipeline and so
much on the horizon, engineers, architects and developers are driving
demand to integrate sustainable building practices throughout the
region,” says Holcim Aggregates and Construction Materials North
Central Region Senior Vice President Randy Gaworski. “This is an
exciting opportunity to offer our customers high-quality, low-carbon
products for meeting our shared commitments to sustainability and
net-zero construction.”
Wells, one of the largest prefabricated building
solutions providers in the United States, has pro-
moted Mike Mortensen to vice president of Sales
– Midwest, spanning Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri,
North Dakota and South Dakota territories. As
successor to Spencer Kubat, who retired at the
end of 2022, Mortensen will be responsible for
setting sales strategies while leading a team of
sales and estimating professionals. He will over-
Mike Mortensen see client relationship management, positioning
Wells among existing and new architectural/
engineering/construction partners.
He joined Wells in 2000, starting in field operations for the Grand
Forks, N.D. plant. Over his 20-plus years, he has spent extensive time
in estimating, project management, sales, and most recently, sales
manager roles. “Mike has contributed to our growth and well-being
during his 22 years of service,” says Wells Midwest President and Chief
Operating Officer Greg Roth. “His core values, work ethic, communica-
tion style and strong leadership skills are what this position requires
to push Wells to continually solve problems for our clients—ensuring
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ORGANIZATIONS
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has become an
allied organization of NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence on Nonme-
tallic Materials. The use of such materials for building construction
provides an opportunity to improve sustainability, durability and
resilience of structures as well as reduce corrosion, weight and life
cycle costs. Corrosion is a major threat for some construction mate-
rials, NEx officials note, and utilization of nonmetallic materials in
many applications will help to extend life safety.
The American Concrete Institute and Saudi energy giant Aramco
announced the launch of NEx in April 2021. The organization aims
to collaborate globally to drive research, education, awareness and
adoption of nonmetallic materials and technology in the built envi-
ronment. Additional core activities include technology acceleration,
coordination with ACI committees, technology transfer and profes-
sional development, plus technology assessment and validation.
Separately, ACI has finalized the agenda for the Concrete Conven-
tion, April 2-6 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. The event
showcases companies, projects, and research, while offering numerous
networking opportunities for attendees meet with many of the indus-
try’s leading professionals. An exhibit hall presents advanced products
and services for concrete practitioners. Rounding out the schedule
are over 300 committee meetings and 45-plus technical or educa-
tional sessions, presented live with on-demand viewing afterwards,
or virtually through the convention platform. Among highlights of
the five-day gathering:
• Opening Session with address from ACI President Charles Nmai
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cialty Day;
• NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials
Workshop;
• Concrete Mixer networking event at the Hilton San Francisco Union
Square; and,
• Student Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition.
Discounted ACI Concrete Convention rates for in-person and vir-
tual participation apply through March 31; www.aciconvention.org.
The ACI Foundation has created a new
Fellowship in honor of Cornell University
Professor of Civil and Environmental
Engineering Kenneth Hover, citing the
positive influence his teaching, com-
munication, research, and consulting
activities has had on thousands of indi-
viduals in the concrete industry. The
Foundation received $50,000 in seed
Ken Hover money from generous donors in honor of
his life-long contributions, and looks to
raise additional funds towards the fellowship to extend the award
indefinitely to deserving students. Once fully funded, the fellowship
will be available for graduate or undergraduate students studying in any
concrete-related field. The award will be distributed in $15,000 incre-
ments to benefit one student annually. A $10,000 educational stipend
will help with tuition, books, supplies; $5,000 will cover expenses to
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Professor Hover teaches and researches concrete materials, design,
and construction at the Ithaca, N.Y. campus. He also acts as a con-
sultant to industry organizations, helping with the technical aspects
of concrete construction projects. He is among the highest-rated
speakers at World of Concrete, and at the show’s 2006 edition was
named “one of the 10 most influential people in the U.S. concrete
industry.” Professor Hover has a unique ability to communicate com-
plex technical concepts in a clear and captivating manner, notes ACI
Past President Tony Fiorato (Portland Cement Association, Slag
Cement Association), adding “He is without question one of the
preeminent educators in the civil engineering community and the
concrete construction industry.”
ASTM International Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete
Aggregates members aim to provide data enabling the engineering
community to evaluate fiber performance through WK60666 New
Practice for Direct Tension Testing of Fiber Reinforced Concrete, a
proposed standard presently in the working phase.
“Tensile strength is the most basic and important property of
concrete that fibers can improve,” says C09 member Luke Pinkerton.
“Structural engineers need a reliable way to measure that value to be
able to take advantage of fibers for design. Typically, tensile capacity
is ignored with reinforced concrete design. Being able to measure
tension accurately would give engineers the confidence to use the
tensile strength. Concrete with fiber reinforcement is stronger, less
brittle, more durable, and resilient.”
Separately, ASTM International presented its top annual individual
honor, Award of Merit, to Mary Stroup-Gardiner for her contributions
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to Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials. Accompanied by the
title of fellow, the award is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished
service and outstanding committee participation. D04 members rec-
ognized Stroup-Gardiner for her sage advice, ready pursuit of practical
knowledge, and willingness to lead. An ASTM member since 1989, she
had previously earned Distinguished Service (2000), Honorary Mem-
bership (2004), Outgoing Chair (2013) and Prevost Hubbard (2019)
Awards, plus Award of Appreciation (2009). Stroup-Gardiner is principal
of Gardiner Technical Services, a position informed by decades in
highway construction processes, materials and testing.
Matt Rossie is the new chief executive officer of Webcor, San Fran-
cisco-based general contractor widely known
for concrete construction competencies. He
assumes the role after a year as president and
chief operating officer, and succeeds Jes Ped-
ersen, who remains in an advisory role ahead
of planned retirement later this year. Prior to
his appointment as president and COO, Rossie
had served as executive vice president and
Matt Rossie in other leadership capacities—all within a
22-year Webcor tenure. Management credits
him for successful oversight of some of the firm’s largest and most
complex projects with multifaceted project delivery elements, includ-
ing design-build and public-private partnerships.
“Jes guided Webcor out of the 2008 recession,” says Rossie. “His
leadership has been instrumental in shaping Webcor into the inno-
vative, dynamic, client-focused company it is today. His insights
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The Steel Manufacturers Association Board has elected a new chair-
man, Ty Garrison of Commercial Metals Co., Texas-based concrete
reinforcing steel market leader. As CMC senior vice president–Opera-
tions, he leads mill and commercial teams in the United States and
Poland while also overseeing supply chain and engineering functions.
Joining Garrison on the SMA Executive Committee are immedi-
ate past chairman, Steel Dynamics Inc. CEO Mark Millett; treasurer,
Alton Steel CEO Jim Hrusovsky; plus at-large members: Nucor Corp.
Executive Vice President Greg Murphy; SSAB Americas President Chuck
Schmitt; Vallourec Star LP President Eric Shuster; Optimus Steel Chief
Revenue Officer Ed Goettl, and Cascade Steel Vice President Matt
Ruckwardt.
Groundworks LLC, Virginia Beach, Va.-based foundation repair and
water management services provider, has announced a significant
investment from and strategic partnership with KKR of New York, a
financier representing private and public investors the world over.
Cortec Group, Groundworks’ current partner, continues as a share-
holder and maintains seat on the board.
Founded in 2016, Groundworks has more than 4,000 employees
operating in 33 states. They provide residential foundation and water
management solutions, including foundation repair, basement water-
proofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation, plumbing, gutter
installation, and concrete lifting services. “Groundworks embarked
on a bold vision of building the nation’s leading foundation repair
and water management services company by investing and rewarding
our incredibly talented tradesmen and tradeswomen,” says Founder
and CEO Matt Malone. “As we enter the next chapter of evolving
this industry, KKR is the ideal strategic partner given its experience
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and strong track record in supporting growth-oriented companies,
extensive global resources, and our shared culture and values. The
partnership enables Groundworks to further invest in our predom-
inantly blue collar workforce with equity sharing programs that
will allow every colleague to participate in the success they help
to create.”
“Groundworks provides essential and highly technical services to
homeowners across the country, with a differentiated business model
and focus on customer excellence,” adds KKR Partner Felix Gernburd.
“We’re thrilled to support Matt and the entire Groundworks team as
they continue to build on their industry-leading position.”
As part of the transaction, Groundworks will expand its equity
ownership program to make all employees shareholders in the busi-
ness—a strategy is based on the belief that employee engagement is
a key driver in building stronger companies. Since 2011, KKR portfolio
companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to
over 50,000 non-management employees across nearly 30 companies.
The new ownership program is aligned with Groundworks’ values and
focus on honoring the nation’s tradesmen and tradeswomen. KKR is
making the investment primarily through its North America XIII Fund.
Denver-based franchise services provider Sam The Concrete Man
has entered 2023 on the heels of a near doubling of residential and
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commercial concrete contracting franchise
agreements in North America, growing last
year from 56 locations across 24 states to
108 locations and a 28-state footprint. Sys-
tem-wide sales climbed from $20.6 million in
2021 to $35 million by the end of 2022. Sam
The Concrete Man was recognized in Entre-
preneur’s Franchise 500, the world’s most
comprehensive ranking of its kind.
“We are delighted with the quality work
that Sam The Concrete Man has provided all
our customers across North America. We look
forward to serving even more customers in
2023 and expanding Sam The Concrete Man,”
says President Todd Stewart.
The American Shotcrete Association
has named Serenity Hardscapes LLC an
ASA Qualified Shotcrete Contractor – Wet-
Mix, Level I. With a five-year certification
horizon, the program recognizes shotcrete
contractors who show a commitment to qual-
ity shotcrete placement by their resources
and performance. Such practice executed
on a consistent basis is key to extending
the adoption of shotcrete in the wide vari-
ety of concrete structures where placement
method is the most efficient, sustainable and
cost-effective.
“This program will allow our company contractor in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Domtec
to distinguish itself as our area’s most specializes in the design and construction of
qualified and dedicated contractor,” says domes, primarily for large capacity bulk dry
Serenity Hardscapes President Rocky Wisley. material storage or freespan FEMA tornado
“It sets our bar higher for a company and and hurricane shelters. A worldwide network
will continue to push us to provide a quality of engineers, equipment suppliers, and gen-
shotcrete product!” eral or specialty contractors allows it to team
The Shotcrete Contractor Qualification or partner with other top suppliers and con-
program requires a significant time commit- tractors to deliver premium projects. Domtec
ment involving ASA Contractor Education differentiates itself on quality (engineering,
seminar participation, as well as fully docu- workmanship, and warranty) and on-time
menting shotcrete-related business. ASA has track record hovering 100 percent.
shotcrete experts (contractors, engineers,
suppliers, and educators) who review and
verify applicant submittals of past success-
ful work and aspects of shotcrete critical to
quality placement. A Contractor Qualifica-
tion committee reviews the shotcrete team,
including contractor management, ACI-cer-
tified nozzleman, crew experience, proper
equipment, and ability to consistently deliver
quality surfaces and structures.
Generational Equity, Dallas-based merg-
ers and acquisitions advisor for privately
held businesses, has announced a private
investor-backed recapitalization of client
and concrete dome builder Domtec Inter-
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RECORD CIM AUCTION PROCEEDS TOP $2M

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The annual auction supporting five university Concrete Industry Man-
agement degree programs raised more than $2.1 million in gross
revenues. Staged at the Las Vegas Convention Center one level up from
World of Concrete 2023 exhibits, the CIM Auction saw silent and live
bidding led by concrete delivery and finishing equipment from major
donors Alliance Concrete Pumps, Kenworth Truck and Papé Kenworth
(T880-mounted 38M boom pump); Con-Tech Mfg. and Peterbilt Motors
(567-mounted, 10.5-yd. High Performance Mixer); Mack Truck and
McNeilus Cos. (Granite-mounted, 11-yd. Bridgemaster mixer); and,
Somero Enterprises (S-485 Laser Screed).
“We thank the concrete industry for the tremendous support for
this record breaking auction. Results are indicative of the high value
the industry places on the CIM program and the need for talented lead-
ers,” says CIM Auction Committee Chairman Ben Robuck (Cemex USA).
“Again this year, we had incredible support from the World of
Concrete show management, Informa Markets, and Ritchie Bros. Auc-
tioneers,” adds CIM Marketing Committee Chairman Brian Gallagher.
“We’d like to thank the many companies and organizations that
donated items and helped us set a record.”
Along with the top ticket equipment offerings, Ritchie Bros. staff
oversaw live or silent bidding on a deep CIM Auction pool: from
cementitious material or aggregate loads to computer software and
hardware to sports or leisure travel packages. The CIM National Steer-
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our industry,” says Built Robotics CEO Noah

MANUFACTURERS Ready-Campbell. Roin will join Built in con-
Simpson Strong-Tie,
tinuing the mission of bringing autonomy
Pleasanton, Calif.-based
to the construction industry and helping to
engineered structural
bring modern tools into the hands of skilled
connector and building
workers, he adds. Technologies underlying
solutions provider, has
Roin’s automated power trowel and shot-
elevated President and
crete robot will be integrated into Built
Chief Operating Officer
software and hardware systems, and engi-
Mike Olosky to chief
Roin Shotcrete Robot neering efforts focused on Built’s existing
executive officer. He
and future product lines.
Mike Olosky succeeds Karen Colo-
nias, who stepped down
as part of a planned leadership succession.
Olosky joined Simpson as COO in November
2020 and was promoted to president in January
2022. Prior to joining Simpson, Olosky spent
20-plus years in leadership positions at Henkel,
launching new businesses, driving profitable
growth, improving innovation, and developing
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“Mike is a seasoned executive with a proven
track record of leadership resulting from his sig-
nificant experience at Henkel and oversight of
Simpson’s growth strategy,” says Simpson Man-
ufacturing Chairman James Adrasick. “We are
confident that he will help strengthen Simpson’s
market position as the partner of choice.”

Separately, Simpson Strong-Tie, along with

the International Code Council, were among
Building Talent Foundation 2022 Industry Built-up material inside your drums doesn’t just slow your
Champions honored last month at the Interna- concrete’s flow. It throws your mixers off balance, results
tional Builders Show, Las Vegas. “Each of these
organizations believes in the importance of
in budget-breaking repairs — and puts the breaks on your
our mission and have been excellent allies in crew’s productivity. General Chipping’s available 24/7 to
executing our strategy,” said BTF CEO Branka keep you ready to roll.
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Built Robotics, San Francisco-based construc-

tion autonomy specialist, has acquired Roin
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CONEXPO
ConExpo poised to be bigger and better
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, March 14-18, is set to be the largest edition
in the event’s 27-year history, owing to organizer Association of
Equipment Manufacturers selling all available Las Vegas Convention
Center (LVCC) exhibit space—spanning over 2.7 million square feet.
Held every three years, ConExpo-Con/Agg is already the largest
construction trade show in North America and the premier event that
connects professionals from every major construction sector. This
year’s edition, now nearly 5 percent bigger than the record set in
2020, will feature more than 1,800 exhibitors and 175-plus education
sessions grouped into 15 tracks during its five-day run.
“It’s no secret ConExpo-Con/Agg has always been the place where
major innovations in construction technology are announced and
showcased. But what we have in store for the industry at the 2023
show is truly special,” says Show Director Dana Wuesthoff. “Whether
we’re discussing electrification, hydrogen power, automation or
another advancing and evolving technology, it’s clear a transforma-
tion of the construction industry is underway. And there’s no better
opportunity to see where things stand, and where they’re headed,
than with us in Las Vegas.”
ConExpo-Con/Agg runs Tuesday, March 14 – Friday, March 17 from
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CONCRETE EDUCATION
The Concrete educational track offers 10 sessions covering the latest
practices and advances in concrete materials, masonry, production,
and plant management. Sessions and speakers include:
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• Inconsistent Concrete Testing, Everyone’s Nightmare, JT Mesite
P.E., program manager, Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association;
Karthik Obla P.E., FACI, vice president, Technical Services, National
Ready Mixed Association
• Performance-based Specifications, Test Methods, and Criteria,
Karthik Obla P.E., FACI, vice president, Technical Services, National
Ready Mixed Association
• Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete’s Carbon Footprint, Brandon Wray,
director, Building Innovations and Lionel Lemay, P.E., S.E., LEED AP,
executive vice president, Structures and Sustainability, National
Ready Mixed Association
• On The Job With a Concrete Pump/Pump Safety, Gary Brown, direc-
tor of Business Development, R.L. McCoy
• Troubleshooting Concrete Surface Defects, Gary Brown, director of
Business Development, R.L. McCoy
• Roller Compacted Concrete, Greg Halsted, P.E., manager of Pave-
ments and Geotechnical Support, Portland Cement Association
• The Future of Cementitious Materials, Jamie Farny, director,
Environmental Measurement and Metrics, Portland Cement Associ-
ation
• Innovations in Concrete Paving, Brian Killingsworth, P.E., executive
vice president, Local Paving, National Ready Mixed Association
• Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, Michelle Wilson, Portland Cement
Association
• Resilience: What Does it Mean for Contractors? Brandon Wray,
director, Building Innovations, NRMCA; Evan Reis, S.E., executive
director, US Resiliency Council
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CONEXPO

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

The “GET ’ER DONE”

Concrete exhibitors can be found in the Central Hall and Diamond Lot, while Engines & Drivetrains and Trucking exhibitors will be show-
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TAKING CONSTRUCTION TO THE ‘NEXT LEVEL’ In our current

ConExpo-Con/Agg officials have announced the top 10 finalists for the Next Level Awards Pro- inventory, we have
gram, which celebrates exhibitors that are pushing the boundaries and developing next-level
products, technologies and services designed to advance the construction industry: available…
• Euclid Chemical, PSI Fiberstrand REPREVE 225, an innovative new synthetic microfiber for
concrete reinforcement that offers unique sustainability benefits.
• Holcim, ECOPact, a low-carbon concrete product range that can reduce the embodied carbon
of buildings, infrastructure and homes up to 90 percent without offsets.
• Continental AG, Conti+ 2.0, an app-based service platform that provides smart conveyor
management.
• Digga, Halo, an Auger Alignment System that measures the angle of the drive unit, and helps
the operator drill holes which are straight.
• FieldFlō, FIELDFLÅŒ, a comprehensive software that helps specialty subcontractors run their
business from a single interface. Loaders, Silos, and
• Hexagon, Leica BLK2FLY, the world’s first fully integrated autonomous flying laser scanner. much more…
• John Deere, JD18X, an 18-liter industrial diesel engine with a 700-908 horsepower range.
• Kohler, KSD (Kohler Small Displacement) Series, an engine range with a 25-hp solution that
complies with all global emissions standards and fuels.
• Trimble, Horizontal Steering Control, the industry’s first automatic steering control solution
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“The Next Level Awards are a great showcase of the innovation taking place across the
construction marketplace,” says Associated General Contractors of America CEO Stephen Sand-

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leading-edge solutions to the industry.”
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READY MIXED

Front Line Excellence

The 27th Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the
Year program recognizes four industry veterans from a pool of out-
standing nominees. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Safety, Environmental and Operations Committee tasked a panel of
judges to weigh their competence, driving skills, safety records, and
colleague or customer testimonials.
The NRMCA Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau will present checks
of $5,000 to Driver of the Year Robert Hackney (page 51) and $1,000
to Runners-Up Bill Gerber (below), Jason Giard (opposite page) and
Dewayne Gootee (page 50) during an awards ceremony this month in
Las Vegas. As Driver of the Year program cosponsor, Concrete Products
joins the Association and SEO Committee in congratulating all 2023
nominees for their professionalism, teamwork, and critical role in
conveying a positive message about ready mixed concrete.

Bill Gerber has logged 38 years as a mixer

truck driver, all with Fairless Hills, Pa.-based
Silvi Group. In each of the past three years,
he continued a very productive tenure by
delivering upward of 7,000 yd. of concrete,
and among a 30-strong field took the 2022
Silvi Company Rodeo.
“Driving a mixer isn’t just a job, it’s
something Bill is passionate about and takes
a lot of pride in doing the best he can on a
consistent basis. He uses his knowledge and
years of experience to help other members
of the Silvi team,” notes Southampton Plant
Manager Matt Eshelman. “He carries himself
as a leader and role model for all drivers.
I couldn’t ask for a more well-rounded
and dedicated ready mix concrete delivery
professional.”
“Silvi Materials has played a large role in
helping to make Fabbri Concrete Contractors’
day-to-day operations more efficient. This is
due to quality staff like Billy Gerber,” says
Cole Fabbri, Vineland, N.J. customer. “Billy “I met Bill when I was around 15 years “Billy Gerber is among the best drivers
has contributed to countless slab on grade, old and working with him has been nothing we deal with and provides excellent customer
foundation and tilt wall pours, always carry- but amazing. No matter how difficult the job service. He is always willing to go above and
ing himself with true professionalism. He is or tight the space may be, he always finds a beyond the call of duty and make our jobs
prime example of an employee who works as way to get it done without any lip service,” easier. We wish Billy could be our driver for
part of ‘the team’ and puts forth a genuine adds Paul Aguiar of Quality Concrete LLC, every delivery,” affirms Jeff Francesconi of
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DRIVERS OF THE YEAR

Jason Giard has been driving a mixer truck

for 37 years, all but two with Construction
Service. Since 2020, he has averaged annual
concrete delivery volumes north of 6,500
yards. They capped a 15-year window that
saw him complete 85,000 yards with no
rejected loads.
“Jason is the employee I can always
turn to when I need something out of the
ordinary: Operating a front-end loader for a
day, support at one of our plant locations
or test driving a just-repaired mixer,” notes
Construction Service General Manager Peter
Maldonado. “Jason is a consistent voice of
our safety and environmental culture, often
bringing potential issues to our small man-
agement staff that he may see at a jobsite
or one of our locations, and giving poten-
tial solutions. He is responsible for our
company installing chute vibrators to help
avoid injuries when dealing with low slump
mixes. He is always willing to assist the new,
less experienced drivers with any questions
they may have, and is credited with being a
calming force on many concrete placements
by helping crews maneuver around a site or
dial in a slump.”
“Some of us have worked with Jason since
he began driving a concrete mixer,” says cus-
tomer Chet Comee of Feeding Hills, Mass. “He
has done nothing but improve throughout
his career. He is a responsible and respected
driver and our entire crew looks forward to
seeing him on site, as he certainly makes our
job quite a bit easier.”

“I have known Jason for many years as
he delivers regularly to our project sites
throughout western Massachusetts. We can
rely on [him] day in and day out to make
each placement as easy and safe as possible”
adds Chicopee, Mass. customer Alexandro
Falvo. “Jason is an outstanding driver with a
great personality and has been a tremendous
individual to work with. The best of the best
when it comes to mixer drivers!”
“Jason has a tremendous work ethic and
takes great pride in his work,” affirms
Jamie Coley, principal of Cornerstone Con-
struction, Ludlow, Mass. “He goes the extra
step every time to make my concrete place-
ments easier and more efficient. Whether
on the jobsite, driving on country back
road or heavy traffic in town, Jason always
represents Construction Service in a very
professional manner.”

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READY MIXED

Dewayne Gootee is based at the Moore

Batch Plant and has begun his 18th year
of concrete delivery for Dolese Bros. Smith
System-trained, he holds multiple OSHA cer-
tifications and is a fixture in Dolese Bros.
Continuous Improvement Team activities plus
Plant Maintenance and Quality Control Train-
ing programs. Most recently, he earned 2022
Dolese Bros. Driver of the Year, along with
2018-19 Safe Driver Award honors.
“Dewayne is a shining example of the
standard we want all drivers to uphold,” says
Dolese Bros. Area Manager Jordan Hudson.
“Throughout his time, Dewayne has made
the Dolese customer experience a focus and
is repeatedly complimented by customers on
his stellar attitude and professionalism. He
takes on any task in the yard that needs to
be done, loves a new challenge, is relentless in
pursuit of continued knowledge, [and] strives
for excellence in all he does.”
“Dewayne Gootee has been a great asset
to our company throughout the years, always
willing to contribute,” adds customer Jaime
Martinez of RC Stemwall. “He always shows up
to the job on time with a great smile, ready
to deliver our concrete in a precise manner.
Dewayne [is] a true representation of Dolese. I
believe he is the prime example of what every
driver should be.”
Reflecting on past and very recent expe-
riences, customer Mike Crosby of Home
Creations tells Dolese Bros. management: “I
really appreciate Dewayne Gootee. He has
always been courteous and willing to work
with our finishers to get any job done. He
makes sure to go the extra mile for his cus-
tomers and it shows. Our last pour everything
was covered in mud, but instead of tracking
it throughout the entire neighborhood,
Dewayne stopped to clean everything off
before pulling away from the jobsite.”

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“For years, Bob Hackney has avoided the
spotlight and told me he doesn’t want any
recognition,” notes Ernst Concrete President
John Ernst, who eyed 2023 NRMCA honors for
his ace driver. “This year, I approached him
[about submitting] for Driver of the Year. He
said ‘maybe, he would think about it.’ That
was enough of an opening for me to proudly
submit his nomination.”
Judges for the 2023 NRMCA Driver of
the Year program quickly acknowledged
Hackney’s career achievements, outstanding
safety record, professionalism, driving com-
petency and customer service skills. Over his
28 years with Ernst Concrete, he has logged
no at-fault or on-the-job accidents, dash-
cam events or at-fault rejected loads. More
recently, he earned NRMCA Concrete Deliv-
ery Professional certification and completed
Smith System training. In addition to his pri-
mary mixer operation duties, he also drives
a forklift, boom truck and front-end loader.
Ernst Concrete CFO David Alexander offers
some of the most telling figures to underscore
his star driver’s performance: In 2022, Hack-
ney delivered more than 16,000 yd. of ready
mixed, besting by nearly 4,000 yd. any Ernst
Concrete peer had logged across a calendar.
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Hackney has also been the producer’s annual
yardage leader 10 times since 2011—seven of
them with volumes north of 10,000 yd. Such
stats are pretty amazing, Alexander notes,
and show “Bob is in a class by himself. I feel
he is a once-in-a-generation driver.”
FEATURE
DRIVERS OF THE YEAR
Mirroring those sentiments is hometown
contractor Dalton Concrete Construction. “I
have known Bob Hackney for more than 25
years as a driver for Ernst Concrete. In my
company’s 40-plus years of pouring concrete,
I have never worked with a driver as skilled
and personally connected to the customers or
workers,” observes Dan Dalton. “Bob’s experi-
ence and attention to detail in preparing and
laying concrete are beyond what most drivers
are able to do. He never rushes, yet, he never
goes too slow. He can gauge the exact pace
needed to put the concrete down perfectly.
When Bob shows up to the job, all my workers
breathe a sigh of relief, knowing the pour will
go the best it can.”
Ed Baumann and his team from Troy, Ohio
curb contractor Cutting Edge tip their hats to
Hackney and the Ernst Concrete organization,
noting: “We have used many ready-mix sup-
pliers through the years and Ernst Concrete
is one of the best. Their culture and environ-
ment they have created for their employs has
allowed Super Stars such as Bobby to succeed.
The mixer driver can make or break our day
and, in a sense, determines the quality of our
curb. We find out real fast the skillset of drivers
and love it when we see Bobby pull in!”
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BY KRISTIN DISPENZA

Long-Lasting Pavements
Provide Permanent Solution
CONCRETE PAVEMENTS ACROSS THE U.S. EXHIBIT
LONGEVITY, RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Creating permanent pavements that withstand flooding and other
severe weather events is a critical component of any sustainability
effort. This is because a comprehensive approach to sustainability
must include resilience and assess a structure’s ability to withstand,
respond to, and recover rapidly from a disruptive event.
Modern concrete pavements can be engineered to last 50 years or
more with minimal maintenance. Multiple concrete pavements across
the U.S. have already successfully passed the 50-year mark—without
having had the benefit of recent engineering improvements—and
stand today as a testament to concrete’s durability. Highways in Iowa,
Oklahoma and Colorado, along with an airport in Georgia, provide case
studies that demonstrate the ability of concrete as a material to meet
and exceed performance and longevity expectations.

100 YEARS OF SERVICE ALONG

A TRANSCONTINENTAL ROUTE
One of the oldest concrete pavements in use today marked a 100th
birthday in 2022. Old U.S. Highway 20 stretches from Boston, Mass.
to Newport, Ore. and includes many concrete sections along its 3,365
miles. Although much of the transcontinental traffic has moved to
the new U.S. 20, the old highway continues to serve local residents. The apron of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Airport in Glynn County, Ga.
Rural Iowans near the town of Moville have long relied on the
concrete section of Old Highway 20, which is now known as E. Front-
age Road, to connect them to other parts of the state. The concrete
stretch is just under a mile long and was built in 1922. The 8-in.-thick
pavement is 18-ft. wide with no expansion joints, which is typical
of concrete pavements in the 1920s, and reflects the Iowa Depart-
ment of Transportation’s 1921 specifications. Over its lifetime, the
pavement has carried local and commercial traffic with little main-
tenance required. Having outlived its design life by five- to 10-fold,
the pavement continues to serve as a dependable and durable roadway
for local communities.

50-PLUS YEARS OF SUCCESS AND

PERFORMANCE IN OKLAHOMA
Constructed in 1966, an 11-mile stretch of Interstate 40 outside
the small town of Muldrow in Sequoyah County, Okla. has served
the eastern part of the state for more than two and a half times its
original design life. The 76-ft. wide concrete pavement carries 21,000
annualized average daily traffic and has endured an estimated 80- to
100-million equivalent single axle loads over its lifespan. About 25
percent of the traffic on I-40 is truck traffic.
The pavement consists of 9 inches of jointed, reinforced concrete has no immediate plans for replacement of this stretch of I-40.
atop a 4-in. bituminous aggregate base. The 61.5-ft. joint spacing is The reliability of the pavement has resulted in no, or few, dis-
supported by welded wire mesh panels that have helped the pavement ruptions to those who use I-40. In fact, about 75 percent of the
perform with little maintenance. In 1986, a year that represented current residents of the nearby town of Muldrow were born after the
the end of the pavement’s design life, a minor joint sealing project pavement’s construction and have not experienced a major closure
was undertaken. It was another 20 years before the pavement needed on the road in their lifetime. For a concrete pavement to have served
additional maintenance. Since 2006, some full-depth patching has two generations of Oklahomans—with many more years expected—is
occurred but as of 2022, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation a significant success for the material.

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BY KRISTIN DISPENZA

NEARING 50 YEARS IN COLORADO

Interstate 40, Sequoyah County, Okla.
The ranching community of Rifle in Garfield County, Colo.
depends on Interstate 70 to stay connected to Grand Junction
and Denver. The 11.5-mile concrete section of I-70 outside
Rifle was constructed in 1976 and served the community
through its greatest population growth—from about 2,000
at the time the road was built to more than 10,000 today.
The 8-in. concrete pavement placed on top of a cement-
treated base has seen double the traffic volume than was
expected when it was originally designed and has required
only minor maintenance throughout its 46 years in service.
The pavement met its 20-year design life in 1996 with no
rehabilitation work needed.
About 30 years after construction, the Colorado Depart-
ment of Transportation (CDOT) completed a panel replacement
and diamond grinding project to improve smoothness; another
such project was undertaken in 2014. Maintaining the smooth-
ness of the pavement reduces greenhouse gas emissions by
increasing the fuel efficiency of the large number of trucks
traveling I-70.
As of 2022—46 years after construction—CDOT has spent
only $7.9 million on rehabilitating this long-lived pavement.
The department plans to conduct minor maintenance in 2023
to ensure the pavement continues to perform for more than
50 years, with no need for a major replacement project. The
resiliency of the Garfield County section of I-40 has minimized
disruption of traffic that would affect the livelihood of area
residents and provided a safe, reliable pavement that keeps a
rural community connected to surrounding cities. Continued on page 54

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BY KRISTIN DISPENZA

AIRPORT PAVEMENT GOING STRONG AT 70

There are few concrete pavement construction projects more KEY BENEFITS OF A PERMANENT PAVEMENT
disruptive to the traveling public than reconstruction or
• Saves taxpayers dollars because minimal repair and maintenance is required.
major repair of a local airport. Fortunately, the busy Bruns-
• Conserves resources by not requiring reconstruction or replacement.
wick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) in Glynn County, Ga. has
• Frees state resources to pursue other infrastructure projects.
not faced the challenge of replacing its apron in 70 years. • Reduces disruption to residents’ lives and local businesses.
The apron was constructed in June 1953 and boasts a 95
pavement condition index (PCI) measure as recently as 2018.
The 10-in. concrete pavement was built atop 6 inches
of stabilized subbase with 12.5- x 15-ft. panels—a method
similar to modern specifications. According to a 2019 Work
History Report published by the Georgia Department of
Transportation, no maintenance of any type was performed
between 1953 and 2006, when routine preventative mainte-
nance that included joint-sealing and partial-depth patching
occurred. Throughout the past 70 years, a runway adjacent to
the apron has received four asphalt overlays at an average of
every 17 years—an expense and disruption that highlights
the value of a long-lasting, easy-to-maintain, resilient con-
crete pavement.
In addition to its longevity, the durability of concrete was
tested—and proven—at BQK. During the time the airport has
been in service, the coastal community of Glynn County has
experienced 66 hurricanes and many other extreme weather
or flooding events. Through it all, the good performance of
the apron enabled BQK to continue serving approximately
28,000 operations annually, including thrice daily flights
to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; two
maintenance and repair operations; and, a high volume of
private flights from both small and commercial aircraft. This
is because rigid concrete pavements distribute loads over a
larger area than asphalt pavements, experience only minor
deflection and rely minimally on subgrade base strengths—
meaning flooding does not affect concrete’s load-carrying
capacity as severely as it affects that of asphalt. Furthermore,
because stiffer pavements are less impacted by subgrade
strength loss, concrete pavements suffer less long-term
deterioration attributable to supersaturated subgrades and A section of Interstate 70 on Colorado’s western slope.
are therefore better able to maintain their original life expec-
tancy following a flooding event.
Today BQK generates an estimated nearly $155 million in
economic activity annually, supports 1,600 jobs and serves
as a vital connection point for business travel, plane repair
and tourism.
Longevity and resilience are two among several pieces of
the sustainability puzzle. Throughout the value chain, the
concrete paving industry is continually improving technol-
ogies, designs and materials to meet ever more stringent
sustainability goals. Examples include reducing portland
cement content in concrete mixtures, improving road sur-
face smoothness, and recycling old concrete that is being
replaced. The result is pavements that offer many benefits
not only to road and airport owners, but to residents, busi-
nesses and entire communities.
For a report summarizing concrete pavement’s role in
sustainability, including lifespan, use-phase, net zero and
life cycle, read the American Concrete Pavement Association’s
white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable,
Resilient Future” (note page 32).

Kristin Dispenza is Senior Account Manager with Advancing

Organizational Excellence, representing the American Con-
crete Pavement Association and allied groups.

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Command Alkon realigns with focus on collaboration, partnerships, product innovation

Command Alkon arrives at ConExpo-Con/Agg this month with a new
management team that CEO Martin Willoughby has assembled to
advance a strategy developed since taking the helm in November
2021. He and fellow executives will join a full contingent of support
team members in Las Vegas to demonstrate a new approach to Produc-
tion and Quality, Dispatching, Trucking Technology and Back-Office
Operations solutions that help drive ready mixed concrete, aggregate
and asphalt producer customers’ business.
“I believe that great success comes from laser focus; we are getting
back to the basics, and one of the ways to do that is to clarify our
focus as a company,” says Willoughby. “This can be remembered as
our ‘1-2-3-4 approach.’ We are one united, global company with two
listening ears that serves three core markets (ready mix, aggregates,
and asphalt) by delivering value through four product suites.”
Over the last year, Command Alkon has worked to make active
listening—two listening ears—a tenet of its culture to strengthen
relationships internally and externally. This correlates directly with
customer feedback and reviews.
“I believe listening isn’t just about hearing words; listening is
seeking to be changed by the other person,” Willoughby contends.
“The best way to serve our customers is by continually listening to
them to discover the most pressing priorities in their business. In
this spirit, I regularly visit customers seeking to understand what
we’re doing well and what we need to improve. There are several key
themes which our strategy addresses. The customers we serve want
us to be easy to do business with, deliver consistent services, be a
true partner, and deliver on our product roadmaps.”
BUILDING A RELENTLESS,
CUSTOMER-DRIVEN TEAM
Command Alkon’s mission is to bring people and technology together
to advance the heavy building materials industry. To build a modern,
high-tech enterprise, it is partnering people with years of exper-
tise in the industry with colleagues of comparable software industry
tenure. The team has been purposefully crafted as such to ensure
that the company can leverage decades of experience and learnings
when developing solutions that drive meaningful results for materials
supply operations around the world.
Toward that goal, Command Alkon has set up a customer advisory
board to help guide the evolution of solutions and services; provide
a structure for questions, concerns, and issues to be raised; and,
engage on important industry topics. By partnering with customers
to understand their unique challenges, the company can develop
innovative solutions that are easy-to-use, faster, and more accurate
than ever before.
LEVERAGING FRAMEWORK, UNLEASHING
UNTAPPED PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
When developing products, Command Alkon aims to uncover the
underlying goal that users are trying to achieve by leveraging the
“Jobs to be Done” framework, implemented by new Chief Product
Officer Ranjeev Teelock. “Our product managers are partnering with
customers around the globe to gain feedback on their existing prod-
ucts and discover how best to optimize their business operations,”
he notes. “We are quickly iterating solutions based on the feedback
received to ensure that products are driving meaningful results.”
Aligning with a core value of integrity, Command Alkon is
transforming its approach to product development and bringing
Martin Willoughby outlines the three core heavy building materials
verticals and four product suites at the heart of Command Alkon 3.0.
software to market through complete transparency into product
roadmaps, progress, and timelines. “There is beauty in understand-
ing that you don’t have to do it all; to be a valuable partner, we
will stay focused on four key product suites,” observes Martin
Willoughby. “We want to make sure we are delivering the excel-
lence that customers are looking for around our production and
quality, dispatching, trucking solutions, and new products that we
will be rolling out for back-office operations. Focusing on these
four core areas will allow us to innovate faster and deliver better
for the people we serve.”
With deployment of cloud-enabled core products, Command Alkon
customers can securely connect with their own software or third-
party tools. The company’s cloud-based platform is secure, scalable,
and ready for real-time, mission-critical operations. The platform sits
on top of Amazon Web Services and security measures are taken to
the next level through NIST audits.
LISTENED AND LEARNED
Command Alkon is hard at work releasing new iterations of existing
products based on feedback from users the world over:
Better TrackIt user experience. Customers indicate that TrackIt
solutions need to deliver a better experience. In response, program-
mers are rolling out many changes, including a new dashboard
containing key charts and productivity indicators.
Cloud-Based Dispatch. A consistent theme among customers is
that they need dispatch operations in the cloud. Command Alkon
has listened, prioritized, and in record time developed and released
the first version of cloud dispatch. The product is rapidly evolving to
meet customer needs from a dispatch perspective.
Open application programming interface. Feedback also indi-
cates the need to easily integrate Command Alkon technology with
customers’ existing solutions to replace slow and error-prone manual
handling of information with seamless, automated workflows. The
company is simultaneously focused on partnering with other software
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COMMAND ALKON

it easier for customers to utilize data from
their Command Alkon solutions.
Customers can securely connect to their
own software tools to share data with
customers and partners, including govern-
mental agencies. This shift will help the
industry continue to share information
and link common systems together for ease
of use. The new API approach will enable
integrations with other applications so
that Command Alkon can help drive data-
driven decisions and take productivity to
new heights.
ALIGNING TEAM AND PRODUCT TO
DELIVER WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCES
Customer-Driven is Command Alkon’s core
value that promotes the culture of world-
class experiences across the organization.
Customers have access to experts with deep
product, industry, and technical knowledge
to help them throughout the technology
lifecycle—from planning through implemen-
tation and ongoing success.
A new Professional Services organization
has redefined success as delivering excep-
tional experiences and valuable outcomes for
the customer. Under the direction of recently
appointed Senior Vice President of Global
Professional Services Brett Bertz, team mem-
bers are designing and executing strategies
that ensure services are efficiently meet-
ing and exceeding customer needs during
implementation.
“We listen to our customers and use our
expertise, leading practices, and technology
to advance the heavy building materials
industry,” says Bertz. “We solve problems,
improve processes and deliver value with
innovative solutions and exceptional cus-
tomer experiences.”
The Command Alkon Support Services
organization is now led by 20-year company
veteran Bob Holbrooks. “We understand the
important role our technology plays in our
customers’ operations, so we are focused
on the continuous improvement of our cus-
tomers’ experience with support,” he notes.
“We are committed to taking the necessary
steps to improve collaboration and processes
within our team and other functional teams,
empowering staff with the knowledge needed
to offer support 24/7, and acknowledging crit-
ical issues quickly to ensure customers can
get back on track without significant delay.”
Additionally, a new Customer Success
team is charged with executing on the com-
pany’s value-driven strategy and ensuring
clients get the most out of their investments
with Command Alkon.
“Throughout my career, I’ve developed
a passion for serving the people in this
industry,” says Vice President of Customer
Success Steve Cox. “You won’t find people
better than the ones that we work with in
any other industry, and I’m grateful to be in a
position where I can help to ensure that their
engagements are meaningful and that we are
partnering for success.” — Command Alkon,
Birmingham, Ala., www.commandalkon.com
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po-Con/Agg 2023 in Booth N12315, Las Vegas
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Features and functionality in the new Cloud

Dispatch solution embody Command Alkon’s
new product development approach and user
experience strategy.

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Mountain (Eagle) Salt Lake Holcim  Buzzi Unicem Wayne Holcim
OH
Heidelberg
 Materials  Fairborn (Eagle) 
NJ

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Oakland Two Rivers
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NV GCC of America

Holcim
 Holcim Ash Grove 
St. Marys
(silo ship)  Materials
Heidelberg
Fairborrn (Eagle)
Heidelberg Materials
Holcim
Pittsburgh Heidelberg Materials
Holcim
Holcim
Holcim
  Heidelberg Materials
Cemex 
Provo  Ash Grove Lincoln Peoria Argos  Argos
Martin Marietta (2)
San Francisco
  CalPortland
Royal White
Cemex 

Boulder IL

IN St. Marys
Heidelberg Materials
Columbus
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Cemex  San Jose Ash Grove Holcim  Indianapolis Fairborn (Eagle)
Holcim 
MD
Buzzi Unicem Roanoke
GCC of America (2)  Denver
CalPortland 
UT Holcim
Mountain (Eagle)
Kansas Continental  
Kosmos (Eagle)

Buzzi Unicem  Cincinnati WV

Washington,
D.C.
Baltimore
Holcim
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Fresno
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Central Plains (Eagle)

 Eagle
Buzzi Unicem
Kosmos (Eagle)
Holcim
 
Heidelberg Materials
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Roanoke
Argos
Heidelberg Materials Richmond
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Heidelberg Kosmos (Eagle)
Holcim  Buzzi Unicem Continental Frankfort
Cemex  St. Louis  Holcim  Materials
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KS
Ash Grove
CA
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Los Angeles
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MS GA
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Holcim Holcim  
Cemex The company name is listed next to
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LA Continental
Buzzi Unicem Ash Grove

FL
Holcim Cemex 
Cemex
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Buzzi Unicem 
Martin Marietta  
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Used Ludell Hot Water Systems
Eco Material Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ecomaterial.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Used Cemco Concrete Plants
Enviro-Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.enviro-port.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Aluminum Cement Tankers
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Gensco Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.genscoequip.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Used Late Model Stephens 12 Yard Batch Plant 4 Bin
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Heidelberg Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lehighhanson.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Conta Delbert Meuth (270) 860-9230
Hendrickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hendrickson-intl.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HR Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HRequipmentUS.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Hydronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hydronix.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ICSE Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.internationalcementseminar.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-57
Jonel Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.jonel.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Liebherr Concrete Technology Co . . . . . . . . . . . www.liebherr.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Max USA Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.maxusacorp.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
McNeilus Truck & Mfg Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.mcneilusconcrete.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC
Meridian Manufacturing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . meridianmfg.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Mi-Jack Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mi-jack.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
MPAQ Automation Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.mpaq.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
NitroCrete/CIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.NITROcrete.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Pearson Heating Systems Inc . . . . . . . . . . www.pearsonsystems.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Peterbilt Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.paccar.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PMP Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pmp-industries.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Pristine Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.fullcirclewater.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
RoMix Chemical and Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.romixchem.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Rotabelt USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rotabelt.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Sioux Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.sioux.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Solimar Pneumatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.solimarpne.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Stephens Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stephensmfg.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC
Sysdyne Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sysdynecorp.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
TEMA Isenmann Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . temaisenmann.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Theam USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.theamconveyors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Zimmerman Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . www.zimmermanindustries.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Front Discharge Mixers Prices Reduced

6 AXLE TEREX MIXERS 4 AXLE TEREX MIXERS

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• Proficient knowledge of precast
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• Ability to read and follow production
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• Flexible work hours depending on
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• 4100 Cubic Foot Steel Barrel Sealed With Anti
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AWARDS

Concrete Focus
A record 14,000-plus entries were submitted by both
amateur and professional photographers in the Global
Cement and Concrete Association’s Concrete in Life
2022 program. The annual photography competition
highlights the essential role that concrete plays around
the world.
Entrants submitted photos across four categories—
concrete infrastructure, concrete beauty and design,
urban concrete, and concrete in daily life, each divided
between professional photographers and amateurs—for
a chance to take home the top prize of $10,000. Cate-
gory winners also received a prize of $2,500.
The breadth and variety of all the entries highlight
the way concrete supports life, from the giant to the
small form, as well as the material’s grace, beauty and
crucial supporting role. “Concrete is the second most
used substance on earth after water and plays a vital
part in modern infrastructure and society,” explains Overall winner and Urban Concrete, Professional winner, Ferdz Bedana, Sharjah,
Thomas Guillot, GCCA chief executive. “These amazing UAE.
photos capture the appeal of concrete design and the
essential role it plays in modern life and communities
everywhere.”
A stunning image of a skateboard park in the
United Arab Emirates, taken by professional photogra-
pher Ferdz Bedana, was named Concrete in Life Photo
of the Year. “It’s a great honor to be the overall winner
of the Concrete in Life 2022 competition and spread
the story of how concrete is a big contribution in our
life,” affirms Bedana.

Concrete Beauty and Design, Amateur winner, Mariana Rios, Monterrey, Mexico.

Concrete Infrastructure, Amateur winner, Dinar Wa- Concrete in Daily Life, Professional winner, Azim Khan Ronnie, Brahmanbaria,
hyu Herlambang, Watu Purbo waterfall, Indonesia. Bangladesh.

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For the long haul.

Our team is geared up and ready to

answer all your questions and take you on
a tour of our latest trucks, tech and features.

Let’s Connect at ConExpo. Find our trucks at booths: S62139 | F8246 | S63239

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