Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 124,158 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of September 2021. Cement shipments grew 12.8% over the same period in 2020. For the first nine months of 2021, the state has seen volumes increase 13.3% over…

August Cement Totals JumpData recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 132,340 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of August 2021. Cement shipments grew 19.54% over the same period in 2020 and by 10.4% over May’s totals.Looking to ready mix volumes, we estimate…

In March of 2021, Warrior Elementary School in Warrior, AL opened its doors to more than 300 elementary students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The new facility is approximately 90,000 square feet, which houses classrooms, administration, and support spaces for up to 650 students. The building includes three classroom wings,…

This annual seminar hosted by ACIA is designed to provide valuable education programs on concrete topics, and our goal is to continue to give architects and engineers this valuable opportunity even in the midst of a global pandemic. This year’s event will be split into a 4-hour session on both…

Cement and Ready Mix Use Increases in July Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 118,657 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of July 2021. Cement shipments grew by nearly 5% over the same period in 2020 but were down 7% compared…

Nola | VanPeursem Architects, PC in Madison, AL, recently received the Alabama Concrete Industries Association’s “Top Block Award,” which recognized the use of concrete in its winning design of Midtown Elementary School. Madison is a growing community with a rapidly expanding student population. The new Midtown Elementary School was designed…

November 9, 2021 Pelham Civic Center Total of 6 PDHs     SCHEDULE 7:45-8:30am: Registration, Breakfast & XPO   8:30-9:30am: Type 1L Cement Performance and Case Studies Wayne Wilson, P.E. Lehigh Cement   9:30-9:45am: Coffee Break & XPO   9:45-10:45AM: Replacement of Reinforcement with Structural Steel Fibers Eric Campbell, Fiberforce…

The Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA) recognized September 27th through October 1st , 2021, as Mixer Driver Appreciation Week. The second annual program honored the longest serving driver at each one of ACIA’s ready mix member companies. Recognized drivers were given a golf shirt, hard hat, baseball hat and $100….

Legislature approves $1.3B prison construction plan After five days in Montgomery for a Special Legislative Session, legislators on Friday approved a $1.3B prison construction plan. HB4 by Rep. Steve Clouse (R – Ozark) allows the state to borrow as much as $785 million in bonds for the construction of two new men’s…

Frequent Summer Rains Impact Concrete Yardage in June Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 101,941 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of June 2021. Cement shipments contracted by 17.49% over the same period in 2020 and by 4.3% over May’s totals….

It is safe to say that everyone remembers 2020, but no one really wants to. As the pandemic set in and businesses struggled, spring break turned into extended summer and masks were required in public, everything was so unusual. And while there was fear of the unknown and how soon…

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 115,686 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of March 2021. Cement shipments grew by 7.06% over the same period in 2020 and by 24% over February’s totals. Looking to ready mix volumes, we estimate 428.385…

This month, our Concrete University program will be held on Wednesday, June 30th at 1pm. The program will cover Mortar 101. The program will provide 1 HSW LU for architects or 1 PHD credit for engineers. The presentation will cover proper mortar specification for use in reinforced masonry and plain masonry….

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows 88,251 tons of cement were shipped to the state during the month of February 2021. Cement shipments grew by 5.84% over the same period in 2020 but declined by nearly 15% from January’s totals. Looking to ready mix volumes, we…

Gaming stumbles at the finish lineLegislation to allow Alabama citizens to vote on whether to legalize gambling including a lottery, casino games, and sports betting failed as the 2021 regular legislative session concluded.Despite the efforts of former Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R – Anniston), Governor Kay Ivey, her…