By Andrea Johnson One of the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association’s (CDRA) core values is stewardship and advancement. Behind the scenes, the CDRA staff and board work diligently in support of this principle – not only for our members, but for the entire construction and demolition (C&D) recycling industry.
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Affordability Trickery
Hand it to great Yankee ingenuity to find a way around the affordability issue facing homebuyers, and many other segments of the economy, to give consumers a break. An example is the newfound way automobile manufacturers are addressing the new car affordability challenge, a trend that could soon spill over into the home mortgage market. The vast majority of new…
Read MoreCement: Critical National Security Material
A “critical mineral” is any mineral, element, substance or material designated as critical by the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the director of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Read MoreBinMaster Adds Hazardous Location Certifications
BinMaster has enhanced its line of VRX vibrating rod level sensors with new hazardous location certifications for high-dust environments.
Read Morealcemy Joins the World Cement Association
The World Cement Association (WCA) welcomed alcemy as its newest Associate Corporate Member, strengthening the Association’s growing network of technology leaders driving efficiency and sustainability across the cement and concrete industry. alcemy is at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to one of the sector’s core challenges: ensuring consistent product quality while reducing clinker content. In an industry where variability…
Read MoreCemex, Port Tampa Bay Complete $36M Terminal Expansion
Cemex US and Port Tampa Bay, joined by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, celebrated the opening of the newly expanded Cemex Aggregate Terminal at Port Tampa Bay. The expansion, supported by a $29 million Cemex investment and a $7 million Florida Department of Transportation grant, significantly increases the terminal’s capacity to receive, store and distribute the aggregates used in concrete, asphalt…
Read MoreU.S. Cement Manufacturers Head to Capitol Hill
American Cement Association (ACA) members from across the country will flood Capitol Hill June 3 and 4 for the Association’s 2026 Cement Fly-in. Aside from dozens of meetings, the members-only event will include a fireside chat with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. Top priorities industry professionals will raise with lawmakers and Administration officials include the importance of passing the…
Read MoreCemex, CRH, Holcim, Titan Named BuiltWorlds Global Innovators
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., CRH Plc, Holcim Group and Titan Cement International SA anchor the Materials category of the BuiltWorlds 6th Annual Global Innovators Top 50 ranking. The program recognizes excellence in the adoption, implementation and ultimate advancement of innovation throughout the built environment.
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