On Friday, November 4th, the Alabama Concrete Industries Foundation will be hosting its Continental Pheasant Shoot, a fundraiser that takes place every two years. The event will be held at Big Rig Lodge in Hayneville, AL and hosted by Truckworx. There will be a morning (9am) and afternoon (1pm) shoot,…

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 138,815 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of May. Cement shipments grew by 6.9% over the same month in 2021. Shipments slipped 1.3% from April’s total. Portland limestone cement (PLC) represented 40% of the cement…

Hoover Fire Station No. 11, designed by Adam Kent with Barrett Architecture Studio, recently received the Alabama Concrete Industries Association’s 2022 ‘Top Block Award’ which recognizes the exceptional use of concrete block in its design. Hoover Fire Station No. 11 was a unique project in terms of project delivery. The…

The 2022 Tri-State Summer meeting hosted the largest crowd ever in attendance. With more than 350 people, it was easily the best convention the Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee Concrete Associations have had in several years. A sense of normalcy settled over this year’s meeting with Covid restrictions lifted. As guests…

April Concrete Numbers FallData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 138,815 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of April 2022. Cement shipments contracted by 8.3% over the same month in 2021. Shipments dropped a similar amount from the red-hot month of March….

Best Practices for Design of Concrete Parking Lots The material choice for the parking lot is often an overlooked decision. However, choosing a concrete parking lot can reduce energy cost by lowering the required number of lights, reduce the urban heat island effect, and offer a surface that does not…

We are thrilled to be joining both the Mississippi Concrete Association and Tennessee Concrete Association for this year’s tri-state summer convention. The event will be held at the Sandestin Beach Hilton July 7-10.The room block filled up quickly, but there are several options close by including Hotel Effie, Baytowne and…

February Concrete Demand Remained HotData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 128,223 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of February 2022. Cement shipments grew 22% over the same month in 2021. Cement consumption for the first two months of 2022 is outpacing…

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 2022 Truck Driving Championship was once again held in Birmingham on a beautiful Saturday in May. Forty drivers from across the Southeast gathered at Thompson Tractor Company to compete in the event, which is held each year to thank these men…

Ready-Mix Use Stays Hot in January 2022Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 119,913 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of January 2022. Cement shipments grew by nearly 14% over the same month in 2021 but contracted by 5% compared toDecember.Looking to…

Modern Admixtures have changed the way concrete is placed and performed in the construction industry. This program will address how advancements in admixtures can not only improve placement but allow for longer lasting, higher performing concrete slabs. The program will provide 1 LU for architects or 1 PHD credit for…

The Alabama Legislature adjourned Sine Die late in the night on Thursday, April 7, marking the end of the 2022 regular session. Technically the session ended on the 29th legislative day – one day earlier than the maximum allowed 30 days – but the session did go past midnight by…

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 126,142 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of December 2021. Cement shipments grew by nearly 14% over the same month in 2020 but contracted by 10.5% over theprevious month. For the year, 1,517,616 tons of…

This week, the Alabama legislature completed Days 22 and 23 of the 2022 legislative session, leaving seven more legislative days. The legislature is set to take their Spring Break next week, and will return the week of March 28. We continue to hear that the session will conclude in early…

This week, the Alabama legislature completed Days 19, 20 and 21 of the 2022 legislative session. This week, the legislature will hold a two-day week (Tuesday and Thursday session days) and then take Spring Break the week of March 21. Speculation continues to circulate that the session will conclude in…