By Mauro Nogarin
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Month: March 2026
Sullivan Looks at Iran Conflict Impact
Construction materials economist Ed Sullivan has released “Alternative 2026 Outlooks: How the Iran Crisis Could Shift Inflation, Interest Rates and Construction Recovery,” his latest missive on factors that could impact the construction economy.
Read MoreAdvance Planning for Winterization
It’s Time To Start Planning Now For The Fall And Winter Freeze. By Steve Dixon
Read MoreDesigning for Durable Performance in a Type IL World
Why Moisture Management, Performance Specifications And Material Collaboration Matter More Than Ever In Low-Carbon Concrete. By Ricardo De Leon Guzman
Read MoreDigital Tools for Faster SCM Adoption
AI And Predictive Modeling Tools That Compress Cement Blend Validation From Weeks To Hours Have The Potential To Accelerate The Adoption Of Novel Supplementary Cementitious Materials While Maintaining Rigorous Performance Standards. By Jonathan Rowland
Read MoreChicken Littles
Here We Go Again. The Sky Is Falling.
Read MoreIEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference to ‘Mix it Up’
It is almost time for the 2026 IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference. This is the premier conference for cement industry professionals in the United States, and you will not regret it if you attend. Taking place April 26-30 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the 2026 IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference will center on the theme “Mix It Up.” Attendees are invited to explore technical content…
Read MoreEPA Scrap Tire Management Proposal Spells Broader Kiln Fuel Options
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal, “Protecting Public Health and Unleashing American Energy by Facilitating Scrap Tire Pile Cleanups,” potentially frees up nearly 50 million tires – concentrated at sites in 23 states or tribal lands – for use as a cement kiln fuel. The proposal extends waste management options beyond previous agency measures that have resulted in authorized collection…
Read MoreMike Ireland to Retire
We are looking at the changing of the guard at the American Cement Association (ACA).
Read MoreSiloConnect Joins WCA
The World Cement Association (WCA) welcomed SiloConnect as its newest associate corporate member, strengthening its network of innovative solution providers supporting the digital transformation of the cement industry.
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