In Phoenix, the Valley Metro regional public transit agency used fiber-reinforced #concrete (FRC) to cut time & costs on a light-rail project. FRC significantly reduced the required slab thickness, resulting in a less labor-intensive process and increased project sustainability. Via American Society of Civil Engineers's Civil Engineering Magazine https://hubs.li/Q02DM9-10
Michigan Concrete Association
Construction
Okemos, MI 614 followers
Providing concrete resources for ready mix producers, pavers, engineers, contractors, suppliers & homeowners.
About us
The Michigan Concrete Association was created to promote the use of concrete in Michigan, through customer promotion and support, and to further the interests of Michigan's ready-mix and concrete paving industries. The Association's driving values are to encourage the best product in the appropriate application, a healthy concrete industry, a strong customer focus, member success, good public policy based on fact, to be credible at all times in all things, and to recognize and apply the best in technical expertise.
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http://www.miconcrete.org
External link for Michigan Concrete Association
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Okemos, MI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- concrete, Concrete construction, paving, and concrete testing
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2937 Atrium drive
Suite 200
Okemos, MI 48864, US
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3130 Pine Tree Rd
Lansing, Michigan 48911, US
Employees at Michigan Concrete Association
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Heather Smith
MI Concrete Association (Director of Engineering - Private Markets) Michigan Construction (Marketing Director/CoCreator)
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Steve Waalkes
Executive Director / CEO at Michigan Concrete Association; Concrete expert, engineer, designer, and troubleshooter.
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Brian King
Business Owner at Ken's Redi Mix Inc.
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Elizabeth Taylor, P.E.
Director of Engineering
Updates
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Did you know concrete surfaces can last twice as long as asphalt? That means less maintenance, fewer repairs and better long-term value. Learn why concrete is the top choice for durability and longevity. Check out our blog post to compare asphalt and concrete. #Concrete #Asphalt #ConstructionMaterials #LongTermInvestment #HomeImprovement https://hubs.li/Q02DMbMh0
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What #concrete innovations are shaping the future of #construction? Low-carbon solutions, reanalyzing #cement production, technology-enhanced machinery & 3D printing, according to International Construction. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02DM8gn0
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July is Ultraviolet Safety Awareness Month. Protect your skin & eyes! • Apply sunscreen (at least 15-30 SPF) before heading to jobsites. • Wear wide-brimmed hats/hard hat accessories & sunglasses/tinted safety glasses. • Take breaks in the shade. Get more tips from OSHA: https://hubs.li/Q02Gf55v0.
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Frank Catelli of Catelli's Excavation Inc. in Washington State showed how he uses Coca-Cola instead of a branded retarder product to produce a pea gravel #concrete finish. What do you think about this video? https://hubs.li/Q02DMbcM0
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Cool! #Concrete craftsmen who were former professional skateboarders built an award-winning skate park in Washington State. The Torguson Park skate park is a first-place winner in the American Concrete Institute's 2023 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards (Decorative Concrete Category). Via Concrete Contractor Magazine https://hubs.li/Q02DM9NG0
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Thinking of replacing your driveway or parking lot with durable concrete pavement? Great choice! Start by contacting local ready-mix concrete suppliers for recommendations on top contractors. Then, reach out for quotes and estimates. For detailed tips on what questions to ask your contractor, check out our blog post. #ConcretePaving #HomeImprovement #ConstructionTips #DrivewayReplacement https://hubs.li/Q02DM4-G0
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In 2023, more Americans hit the road than ever, driving 3.263 trillion miles—a 21% increase from 2022, says Roads & Bridges. Durable, long-lasting roads are key to sustaining safe driving conditions under heavy traffic. Properly designed #concrete pavements can last 40+ years! https://hubs.li/Q02DMb720
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We love reading about the achievements of ready mixed producers! Check out this Concrete Products article about Tec-Crete Transit-Mix Corp. and their projects in New York City. Tec-Crete was founded by Linda Gisonda. https://hubs.li/Q02DMbDM0
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Invited by DOTs & contractors, the Federal Highway Administration's Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) travels the country to bring a comprehensive approach to #concrete testing on jobsites & host open houses for local agencies, contractors and suppliers to demo technologies that can enhance concrete performance. Via Roads & Bridges https://hubs.li/Q02DMbcF0
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