Situation: No matter where you travel, you are bound to encounter a high-traffic stretch of road in need of repair. But most of the concrete pavement that now needs to be rehabilitated in the United States and Canada is jointed and will need to be repaired in an intermittent fashion simply because federal, state and [...]
Situation: To prepare for a celebration unlike the city had ever seen before, Indianapolis rehabilitated a threeblock stretch of downtown for Super Bowl XLVI, The city’s new pedestrian promenade became the focal point for a week of pre-game activities leading up to the Big Game. While the game and party occurred above ground, one of [...]
As the trade association representing manufacturers of precast concrete in the U.S., we felt it was important to take a moment to review three “Buy American” items that impact you as a precast concrete manufacturer. Understanding the purpose they serve will benefit you when dealing with government contracts.Buy American Act The Buy American Act, passed [...]
Did you know that by 2017, green building is expected to comprise more than half of all new commercial construction in the United States?* As part of the supply chain for any green building project, you could be asked to provide data about sustainable practices at your plant as part of the bidding process. While [...]
