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Columbia Concrete Provides Reliable Concrete Foundation Services for South Carolina Customers

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Columbia Concrete, a trusted name in the concrete industry, is helping homeowners and businesses in South Carolina with professional concrete foundation services. Known for its commitment to quality and precision, the company delivers durable foundations designed to meet structural requirements while enhancing the longevity of buildings. Concrete foundations are a critical component of any construction project, serving…

ACI Virtual Concrete Convention to Be Held March 28-April 1, 2021

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The American Concrete Institute announces that the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, 2021.  Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, MD, USA, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world while prioritizing attendee safety.  ACI Virtual Concrete Convention to be Held March 28-April 1, 2021Tweet this…

Tips For Working With Concrete In Cold Weather

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The general category of “cold weather concrete” applies to a period of three days or more where specific conditions occur while concrete is exposed. Per the American Concrete Institute, here is what those different weather conditions entail: — An average daily air temperature lower than 40°F. — Air temperature not exceeding 50°F for over half of a…

Construction Partners, Inc. Completes North Carolina Acquisition

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Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) (the “Company” or “Construction Partners”), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states, today announced that it has acquired R.P.C. Contracting, Inc., an asphalt and paving contractor based in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The transaction adds two hot-mix asphalt plants to the…

Concrete – the World’s Most Widely Used Material – Targets Carbon Neutral Future

by Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) on

Forty of the world’s leading cement and concrete companies today unveiled a joint industry ‘2050 Climate Ambition.’ The ambition statement demonstrates the commitment of the industry across the globe to drive down the CO2 footprint of the world’s most used man-made product, with an aspiration to deliver society with carbon neutral concrete by 2050. Launched by…

ECU Professor Teams with S.T. Wooten to Help Solve Concrete Problem for NCDOT

by Jules Norwood, Staff Writer, ECU News Services on

An East Carolina University Construction Management professor and a local construction company have teamed up in search of a solution to a problem facing the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The NCDOT’s State Transportation Improvement Plan identifies approximately 100 bridges and more than 700 miles of roadways in eastern North Carolina’s 28 counties that…

Wayne Brothers Opens Savannah Office

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Wayne Brothers, Inc., a concrete construction firm based in Davidson, NC,  announced the opening of its Georgia Regional Office, located in Savannah, Georgia. This office will serve the concrete construction needs of Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Low Country.  According to Wayne Brothers, the office will be led by Charlie Martin, a Savannah native…