Saturday, June 21, 2008 (posted July 23) A Mix of Sand, Gravel and Glue That Drives the City Ever Higher New York City, NY -- Long considered the pricier option for road and parking lot construction, concrete now is competing with petroleum-based asphalt — and winning.
Friday, July 18, 2008 Asphalt costs bring concrete into play DENVER, CO --
Denver-area municipal road departments are turning to concrete for paving as the rising price of crude oil also raises the price of asphalt.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Surging oil prices making asphalt more expensive GRANITE CITY, MO -- It might not be long before communities start using concrete instead of traditional asphalt to resurface roads due to soaring oil prices.
Thursday, July 10, 2008 Concrete replacing asphalt as oil prices continue to rise ST. LOUIS, MO -- Long considered the pricier option for road and parking lot construction, concrete now is competing with petroleum-based asphalt — and winning.
Monday, July 7, 2008 State sues over TXI’s Riverside plant RIVERSIDE -- ...suing TXI International, a Riverside cement plant, for exposing people to the potent carcinogen hexavalent chromium...
Sunday, July 6, 2008 Ready-mix concrete set to cost more
Manufacturers of ready-mix concrete in the UAE plan to hike their prices following continuous increase in the cost of diesel.
Saturday, July 5, 2008 Concrete pushed as paving alternative KENTUCKY -- It's time for concrete to be given more consideration when it comes to road projects in Kentucky, say people in the concrete industry.
Tuesday, July 2, 2008 It's All in the Mix
Concrete bridge decks should be built for longevity and quick, easy repair.
Friday, May16, 2008 Institute champions cement road construction
MIDRAND, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA -- "Concrete roads are more cost-effective to maintain over the life of the road than asphalt."
Friday, May 9, 2008 Concrete Homes May/June 2008 Newsletter
SKOKIE, IL-- The Weather Channel Takes Aim at Concrete Walls. - CFA Announces "Basement of the Year" Award Winners.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Cement plant turns 100
MASON CITY -- The Holism Inc. cement plant in Mason City is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Commissioners discuss concrete vs. asphalt issue on CSAH 5
MARSHALL, MN -- A concrete road project on Lyon County State Aid Highway 5 has caused some coffee shop controversy, Lyon County Commissioners said Monday.
Saturday, April 12, 2008 Scolarships available for concrete-based degree
CHICO, CA -- The Sierra Nevada Concrete Association announced it is funding a four-year scholarship for the unique Concrete Industry Management program at California State University, Chico.
Saturday, April 12, 2008 County orders contractor to clear backyard concrete dump
BEAUFORT, SC -- A massive pile of concrete on St. Helena island is the result of years of dumping by a city contractor, and now he has until May 1 to remove it.
