The Alabama Legislature met for three days again last week and have now used 13 of the 30 possible legislative days allowed during the session. Historically, the legislature meets two days a week with one day of committee meetings.   Governor Ivey Extends Mask Mandate   While the Governor extended…

The Alabama legislature met for three days last week after taking off the previous week. The legislature has now met for 9 of the possible 30 days. So far things have run smoothly, and the COVID protocols have allowed the legislature to operate without any major problems. Guests are still…

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 114,280 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of November 2020. Cement shipments to the state grew by 14.5% over the same period in 2019. The month marks the largest increase over the same period in…

The Alabama Concrete Industries Association’s 2021 Annual Business Meeting will be held Monday, April 5th at Wynlakes Country Club in Montgomery. We hope you will make plans to attend the event to network with friends and customers.   Schedule of Events Presentation of ACIF and Sam Reed Scholarships Presentation of…

Coronavirus priority legislation signed by Governor The Governor signed three priority bills on Friday. Senate Bill 30 by Sen. Arthur Orr (R – Decatur) would provide civil immunity for business entities, health care providers, educational entities, churches, governmental entities, and cultural institutions from certain damages claimed by individuals who allege…

Legislative session off to a busy start with almost empty State House   The House and Senate gaveled in at noon on Tuesday for the 2021 legislative session despite COVID-19 protocols that are changing operations in the State House. The 105 House members are socially-distanced throughout the House floor, House…

The ACIA is pleased to be offering two Concrete University programs during the month of February. The first program, “Importance of Concrete Durability in Design” will explore strategies to improve the durability and life cycle of your concrete slab or structure. Topics to be covered include strategies to minimize corrosion,…

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 121,502 tons of cement were shipped to the state during October 2020. Cement shipments to the state grew by 10.8% over the same period in 2019. After contracting for two consecutive months, the state experienced much needed growth in October….

There is no denying that concrete and the technology surrounding it has come a long way since its discovery and development. From the Great Pyramids at Giza to smart sensors for testing concrete temperature, maturity, etc., we’ve put together a list of notable events and discoveries in the history of concrete. 6500BC –…

We are excited to announce our first Concrete University webinar of 2021, “Reducing Joints in Slabs on Grade.” Reducing joints in a slab not only contribute to longer lasting concrete but create a safer working environment for contractors and occupants. They also significantly reduce the cost associated with maintenance of…

Economic Update with Ahmad Ijaz, University of Alabama While we finally ended 2020, the economy still faces many unknowns from the lingering effects of COVID-19 to Democrats now controlling the executive and legislative branch. What impact will these factors have on the 2021 economy? Looking for answers to assist in…

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 106,486 tons of cement were shipped to the state during August 2020. Cement shipments to the state contracted by 6% over the same period in 2019. After expanding for two consecutive months, the state experienced a slowdown for the month…