Trendlines Statewide Monthly Construction Data- July
Data recently released by the United States Geological Service show 107,518 tons of cement were shipped to the state during March 2020. The March total is an 11.6% decrease over the same period in 2019. Comparing March 2020 and February 2020, the state did experience a 23% grow month over…
What Influences Concrete Quality?
by Uday R. Bhate, P.E.Senior Principal, BHATE Geosciences Concrete is the construction material most widely used worldwide. All building owners want high-quality, high-performance durable concrete with minimal cracking, curling, and no voids. Good knowledge of building code requirements for plain and reinforced concrete is critical to successful concrete placement and…
Hot Weather Concreting
When temperatures rise, adverse site conditions can impact the quality of concrete and how it should be poured. Hot weather concreting, as defined by ACI 305R, is any combination of the following conditions that tends to impair the quality of freshly mix or hardened concrete by accelerating the rate of…
Gov. Ivey extends Safer at Home order until July 31st
In a news conference Tuesday morning, Gov. Kay Ivey, along with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, announced that she is amending her Safer-At-Home order related to the COVID-19 pandemic.The current order, which took effect on May 22, was previously set to expire on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:00…
Covid-19 and the Concrete Industry’s Response
When it was clear that a nationwide pandemic was taking place, our members stepped up to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. While the Covid-19 crisis is something none of us have ever experienced, it has shown that the concrete industry remains vigilant in its responsive actions and…
ACI Certification Classes back in session
The association’s certification programs are now back up and running with new requirements to ensure safety from COVID-19 for all involved. There are three classes scheduled over the next 30 days. On June 10-11, 2020, we will be holding an ACI Field Testing class in Montgomery. This is a…
Trendlines Monthly Statewide Construction Data-May
Data recently released by the United States Geological Service show 83,034 tons of cement were shipped to the state during February 2020. The February total is an 11.8% decrease over the same period in 2019. Comparing February 2020 and January 2020, tonnage slipped by approximately 9%. The data is not…
Bhate Engineering celebrates 45 years in Business
BHATE Geosciences Corporation (BHATE) is celebrating 45 years of providing clients with innovative engineering solutions that save them time and money. Uday Bhate, Senior Principal Engineer, founded BHATE in Birmingham in 1975. Since then, they have expanded their services, pioneered new technologies, experienced tremendous growth with over 90 team members…
Goat Hill Report- Sine Die
Alabama Legislature Ends Monday, May 18, 2020 Following one of the most bizarre legislative sessions in recent memory, the legislature adjourned sine die Monday. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, many legislative days were lost and the legislature scrambled to pass budgets and local bills while socially distancing in a…
Tuesday Tips: Proper Jointing
As concrete settles, it can experience random cracking. However, joints are intentionally placed in concrete slabs to help reduce and control random cracking. There are typically three types of concrete joints available: expansion, construction and contraction. Before you tackle your next large concrete project, familiarize yourself with proper jointing tips…
Gov. Ivey amends “Safer at Home” order
In a news conference Friday morning, Gov. Kay Ivey, along with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, announced that she is amending her Safer-At-Home order related to the COVID-19 pandemic.As a result of the update, several changes will go into effect Monday, May 11th at 5 p.m. Those include: Non-work…
Gov. Ivey issues “Safer at Home” Order
This morning, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and the Birmingham City Council released changes to the current COVID 19 policies. Governor Ivey released the “Safer at Home” order, which will go into effect at 5 pm on April 30th, 2020.The change will not have a large impact on our members as…
Bayou Concrete receives 2020 Safety Award
The Alabama Concrete Industries Association is proud to award Bayou Concrete with the 2020 Safety Award. The award was developed in 2019 to recognize member companies who excel in the implementation of safety protocols. When it comes to safety, Bayou leaves no stone unturned. The leadership of the company takes…
Anthony Spafford receives Foundation Scholarship
Anthony Spafford, a student at Auburn University majoring in Architecture, is our second recipient of the $8,000 ACIF scholarship. Anthony holds a 3.94 GPA, and boasts many notable accolades including student-worker of the year nominee, AIA Design Excellence, and MMXX Finalist to name a few. He is also a member…
Nicholas Naylor receives Foundation Scholarship
Our first $8,000 Foundation scholarship recipient is Nicholas Naylor, a student at the University of South Alabama. After graduating from high school, Nicholas joined the United States Marine Corps and served our country as an infantry team leader. He also led his team in combat missions during tours of duty…