By Brad Pronschinske
Read MoreSafely Clearing Silo, Hopper and Chute Blockages
Author: Cement Optimized News
The MSHA Compliance Gap at Independent Cement Plants
An AI-Assisted Compliance Program Can Reduce Citation Exposure by 30-50%, Cut EHS Coordinator Time on Documentation by 40-60% and Deliver a 10-20x Return on Investment.By Joshua D. Larkin
Read MoreScrap Tires and Forest Biomass
American Cement Association Members and EPA Lead Progress on Alternative Fuel Use.By Diane Tomb and Christine McCarthy
Read MoreInside a Cement Storage Dome
Engineering Advantages and the Maintenance Practices That Protect Them.By Dennis Blauser
Read MoreKeeping an Open Mind
Unlocking Cement Plant Efficiency With Open Process Automation.By David Campain and Trevor Cusworth
Read MoreCAC Co-Hosting Precast Concrete Sustainability Event
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) will host a free learning event titled: “Precast Concrete for a Lower Carbon Future: An Update From Industry Experts,” alongside the Canadian Precast Concrete Institute (CPCI) and the Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association in Vancouver, Canada. The event will take place Oct. 22 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver,…
Read MoreNew ACA Technical Article Focuses on Blended Cement in Concrete
The American Cement Association (ACA) released a new technical article, “Blended Cement in Concrete: Technical Guidance and Proven Applications,” by Michelle Wilson, Brian Killingsworth, Tom Binkowski and Joey Schneider. Blended cements are no longer an emerging concept. They are a dominant and evolving reality in concrete construction. A recent panel session at the 2026 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Convention brought together…
Read MoreCNCA, CalCIMA Advance Concrete Allies’ Resilience Rebuild Message
A 2026 Western Cement Summit panel afforded California Nevada Cement Association (CNCA) Executive Director Tom Tietz a backdrop to announce the launch of Resilient Rebuild Hub, a portal informing Golden State homeowners and public officials of cement-based alternatives to conventional wood frame home building methods. The Hub is the latest offering from Building With Resilience, a campaign CNCA, the California Construction…
Read MoreInvestors Back Electrified Calcining Technology Developer CURA
Calgary, Canada-based CURA Climate Inc. has secured a $10 million commitment from four investors to build a 100-metric-tpy pilot plant in Taber, Alberta, Canada, advancing commercialization of a clinker production process where electricity replaces high-temperature combustion. When renewable energy sources are factored into the electrification, the process holds the potential to reduce carbon emissions up to 85 percent when measured…
Read MoreMSHA Announces Overhaul of Alternative Case Resolution Procedures
In an effort to help the regulated community comply with safety and health requirements and reduce litigation financial burden on mine operators, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently created the Conference Litigation and Investigative Resources group. The creation of the CLIR group, as a headquarters-directed group, changed the structure of alternative case resolution procedures.…
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