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Bridges, Roads & Highways

With a track record of flexibility and versatility that’s hard to match, concrete is used to build bridges more than any other material in the world. And, thanks to advancements in technology, concrete is being used to rehabilitate highway systems to extend usability and years of service.

Museum Exhibit Incorporates Overlay System and Colored Concrete

Along the Willamette River’s eastern shore, where it cuts through the heart of Portland, Ore., there stretches a long walkway, a favorite spot for locals to run or ride along the riverfront.

Researcher Uses Microwave to ‘Bake’ Concrete

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An electrical engineer at Missouri University of Science and Technology is using microwave energy to test concrete and rehabilitated aluminum, and in the future her work could lead to safer bridges and aircraft parts.

10 Amazing Concrete Jobs

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Of all the lists we compiled for this special issue, this one was probably the hardest. It wasn’t because there were so few good jobs to choose from — quite the opposite.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute announces 2015 Educator Awards

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Dr. Clay Naito, associate professor of structural engineering at Lehigh University, was named PCI’s Distinguished Educator for 2015. Dr. Adel El-Safty, professor of civil environmental engineering at University of North Florida, was chosen as PCI’s Educator of the Year. Awards will be presented during the Fall 2015 PCI Committee Days Conference in October.

ACI Lauds Winners of Concrete Construction Awards

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The American Concrete Institute recognized the winners of its inaugural Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Awards Gala at the Concrete Convention & Exposition, Nov. 9, 2015, in Denver, Colorado.

Finding a new formula for concrete

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Researchers look to bones and shells as blueprints for stronger, more durable concrete.

ASCC Council Honors Winners of 2017 Decorative Concrete Awards

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The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, recognized the winners of its ninth annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition Jan. 17 at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas.

New Phoenix Center Industry scorecard shows significant economic benefits from U.S. Aggregates Industry

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To better understand the effect of the U.S. aggregates industry on the economy and jobs, the Phoenix Center released a new economic "Scorecard" entitled The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry: A National, State, and County Analysis.

E-Z Drill VP of Sales, Randy Stevens, Retires

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E-Z Drill, a leading manufacturer of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, announces the retirement of Randy Stevens, vice president of sales. Stevens has been with the company for more than 28 years, joining just two years after E-Z Drill was founded.

Cement Manufacturers Salute President Trump’s Push for Infrastructure Investments

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The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, lauded President Donald Trump’s call for $1.5 trillion to be invested in revitalizing the nation’s infrastructure, and urged Congress to take swift legislative action to fully fund and sustain projects now and into the future. Cement is the core ingredient in concrete, which helps make American highways, bridges, runways, water systems and river networks safer, more durable and longer lasting.