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Today on Remembrance / Veterans Day we honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed. We remember the lives lost, whom through courage and resilience have afforded us the freedoms we enjoy today.
St Marys Cement is part of international building materials supplier, Votorantim Cimentos' North American operations (VCNA). Since its founding in 1912 in St. Marys, Ontario, St Marys Cement has been producing cement to support new construction, modernizations and infrastructure improvements across the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, and in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. The St Marys legacy includes landmark projects such as CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station, as well other renown engineering, civic and residential projects that have contributed to the growth and prosperity of the region.
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Today on Remembrance / Veterans Day we honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed. We remember the lives lost, whom through courage and resilience have afforded us the freedoms we enjoy today.
Check out the future of #construction! A Walmart superstore in TN has unveiled a groundbreaking nearly 8,000-sq-ft, 20-ft-high addition built with 3D concrete printing. This is one of the largest free-standing, 3D printed commercial #concrete structures in the U.S., setting an exciting precedent for innovation in the industry. Read more at Facility Executive magazine. https://ow.ly/1nhz50U1zze #Innovation #3DPrinting #SustainableBuilding
St Marys Cement's Charlevoix plant is leading the charge toward sustainability by reducing carbon emissions and boosting energy efficiency. By incorporating alternative fuels and lower-carbon clinker replacements, we are not only enhancing the environmental performance of operations but also setting new standards in the cement industry. Via Cement Products Magazine #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #ConcreteInnovation #StMarysCement https://ow.ly/Gvw550U1yvL
The International Grooving & Grinding Assoc Inc is launching an exciting multi-part series that dives deep into the history of road construction. Discover how #concrete has played a crucial role in preserving our interstate system in the first installment—Back to the Future. https://ow.ly/cKbw50U1xqY
Indianapolis International Airport is using recycled materials, reclaimed water and captured CO2 in their concrete pavement mix to transform their runway and taxiway. This groundbreaking approach has earned the Indianapolis Airport Authority an Envision award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. Via ForConstructionPros #SustainableConstruction #Concrete #GreenBuilding https://ow.ly/z6BH50TVOmj
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1 million to make crucial concrete pavement repairs on a stretch of I-75 from Birch Run in Saginaw County to Clio in Genesee County. This project highlights the significance of maintaining robust infrastructure. #Infrastructure #MDOT https://ow.ly/UiYg50TVNY4
The Federal Highway Administration is offering up to $800 million in grants for Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) to support the use of materials with significantly lower embodied GHG emissions. Eligible entities include local governments, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribes and more. Don't miss the Nov 25 deadline! For guidance, reach out to the Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium (RC3). Via RC3 #SustainableInfrastructure #LowCarbonConcrete #GHGReduction https://ow.ly/Azmi50TVMsU
A recent episode of The Construction Record Podcast dives deep into how 9/11 has reshaped the #construction industry. From the evolution of egress strategies in tall buildings to a shift away from the Twin Towers' "core pillar" design, and the implementation of more resilient structures and uniform building codes, this episode captures how these tragic events have led to significant safety advancements worldwide. Via The Daily Commercial News and Construction Record #ConstructionSafety #BuildingResiliency #Podcast https://ow.ly/yHb350TQMcK
The 2024 ACI Concrete Convention is coming soon! This year it is in Philadelphia, PA, from November 3-7. This premier event hosted by the American Concrete Institute at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown is the ultimate gathering for construction professionals, civil engineers and architects. Learn from global concrete experts, network, attend educational sessions and help shape future industry codes and guides. Sign up today! Via American Concrete Institute #ACIConcreteConvention https://ow.ly/8Vty50TQKZK
Did you know that some sidewalks and roads get hot enough to burn skin and paws? Researchers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory found that unlike asphalt, #concrete reflects heat, making pavement cooler. Check out this insightful video featuring a Phoenix (AZ) resident discussing the urban heat island effect on both people and their pets. Via International Grooving & Grinding Assoc Inc #Sustainability #UrbanHeatIsland #ConcreteSolutions https://ow.ly/Okjo50TQilc