Construction & Demolition Recycling articles from May 2006

Construction & Demolition Recycling archives from May 2006

Drawing the right conclusions.(PUBLISHER'S FOCUS)
May 1, 2006... In this issue we unveil our first ever list of the largest mixed C&D recyclers in the United States. As you might expect, it can be difficult to compile a comprehensive list of C&D recyclers of any size, let alone to identify the largest or to...

U.K. organization publishes guide to road recycling.(COMMODITIES)
May 1, 2006... * The U.K.-based Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has published "Recycled Roads," a guide to increasing the use of recycled content and improving materials resource efficiency in highway maintenance and construction. The guide is...

European company to open Gypsum Recycling plant in U.S.(COMMODITIES)
May 1, 2006... * Gypsum Recycling International, a European company, is seeking to grow its gypsum recycling business by opening and expanding its operations in the United States. To accomplish this, the company has started a U.S.-based operation, called...

Grant money puts recycled tires to work in Indiana.(COMMODITIES)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * Two organizations in Randolph County, Ind., have received state grants to put recycled tires to use in paving projects, according to a report in the Palladium-Item (Richmond, Ind.). The Randolph County YMCA will receive $14,730 to pave...

National Gypsum breaks ground for North Carolina plant.(National Gypsum Co.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * The National Gypsum Co., Charlotte, N.C., has broken ground on its $125 million wallboard plant in Mt. Holly, N.C. The plant sits on a more-than-100-acre-site and will be capable of producing approximately 1 billion square feet of...

Gold in the brownfields.(National Brownfield Association )
May 1, 2006... * A public-private partnership is quickening the pace of brownfields redevelopment, although changes in funding and timelines could prove even more helpful. Two presenters at a National Demolition Association session updated attendees on...

National Demolition Association puts out disaster response kit.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... * The National Demolition Association has produced an educational kit designed to offer information on how demolition contractors can supplement the work of first responders at disaster sites. The package features a DVD called "The Role of...

Mississippi construction company awarded debris removal contract.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... * Necaise Brothers Construction Co., Gulfport, Miss., has been awarded a $150 million federal contract for debris removal on Mississippi's Gulf Coast, according to a report in the Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.). The company will be...

Massachusetts steps up enforcement of disposal bans.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... * The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) says it has begun to increase enforcement efforts to ensure that landfill bans and recycling laws are being obeyed. In addition to continuing inspections at landfills,...

C&D tipping fee increase discussed in Nantucket, Mass.(shipping construction and demolition)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * The Board of Selectmen of Nantucket, Mass., is considering an increase in tipping fees to cover a projected increase in expenses for shipping construction and demolition debris off the island for disposal, according to a report in the Island...

LEED still counts ADC toward recycling credit.(CMRA NEWS)
May 1, 2006... * The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Materials & Resources technical committee recently revisited the topic of C&D debris processed for use as alternative daily cover (ADC). This end use has been allowed to contribute to...

CMRA board discusses legislation.(Construction Materials Recycling Association)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * At its March teleconference meeting, the Construction Materials Recycling Association's (CMRA) Board of Directors discussed legislative and regulatory issues as well as what should be the industry response to those points, in addition to...

CMRA seeks asbestos data.(Construction Materials Recycling Association)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) is looking for lab results checking for asbestos in post-consumer shingles. The CMRA is currently working under a grant with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to examine...

Volvo introduces hybrid power for construction equipment.(Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc. develops hybrid power systems)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... * The Volvo Group, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, has announced the development of a hybrid power system for heavy vehicles, such as trucks, buses and construction equipment. According to a press release from the company, the system...

Championship lineup: large-scale mixed C&D recyclers are establishing themselves throughout the country.(LARGEST MIXED C & D RECYCLERS)(Cover story)
May 1, 2006... Mixed C&D recyclers have often considered themselves pioneers in the world of recycling--taking on a complex stream of materials using trial and error methods to increase the recyclability of what comes into their facilities. Such...

Second to none: RSI recycles mixed C&D debris in Chicago, America's Second City.(COMPANY PROFILE)
May 1, 2006... In 2004, the city of Chicago put an ordinance on the books that requires at least a 25 percent recycling rate at virtually all construction and demolition projects, a rate that will escalate to 50 percent in 2007. In response, a few mixed C&D...

Hidden demolition: getting the clear parameters of a strip-out job in writing is critical.(INTERIOR DEMOLITION)
May 1, 2006... It's not the count down to the dusty demise of a multi-story office building by implosion. It's not the ear busting noise from the engine roar of excavators and concrete breaking hammers. It won't require the re-direction of downtown...

Complete recovery: investment recovery helps several parties reach a better bottom line result.(INVESTMENT RECOVERY REPORT)(investment recovery professionals are charged with the responsibility of managing surplus assets)
May 1, 2006... Typically, 10 percent of a corporation's assets are idle and/or surplus. Across industry, this can mean that from thousands to millions of dollars worth of major capital investments in facilities, equipment and technology of all kinds are at...

On the move: the desired end product is a driving factor when choosing a portable crusher.(OPERATIONS FOCUS)
May 1, 2006... Throughout the last 30 years, recycling equipment and processing plant designs have expanded, and there is now a wide variety of equipment choices. Today, it would be fair to say that there is a recycling machine or system available for any...

The take down: compact equipment tears apart a nine-story parking facility.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)(Priestly Demolition is manging the demolition)
May 1, 2006... Demolishing an airport terminal and a nine-story concrete parking garage could be considered quite a feat for any demolition contractor. Imagine trying to remove one located at Canada's busiest airport while maintaining a regular schedule of...

Small but strong.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)(demolition machine's protective maintainence, safety measures)
May 1, 2006... As the demolition and C&D recycling industries become more sophisticated, smaller equipment, such as compact excavators and skid-steer loaders, are becoming increasingly popular on job sites. Their comparatively light weight and compact shape...

On a roll: a mobile crusher helps in redeveloping an historic Caterpillar site in East Peoria, Ill.(JOB STORY)
May 1, 2006... Ironhustler Excavating (IHX) based in Peoria, Ill., provides a full spectrum of construction and demolition services. A rate of 70 percent repeat business helps demonstrate that its customers trust in the performance of IHX's site solutions and...

Calendar.(Annual Meeting)(Calendar)
May 1, 2006... June 14-17 ISRI Gulf Coast Convention, San Antonio, ISRI Gulf Coast Chapter, www.isri.org or (770) 306-0066 June 27-30 IFAT China, Shanghai, China, www.ifat-china.com or petra.gagel@messe-muenchen.de Aug. 6-9 CRRA Annual Meeting, San...

Bobcat A300 all-wheel steer loader.(Bobcat Co. introduces steer loader )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The all-wheel steer loader is designed to provide optimum visibility of the front-mounted pallet fork attachment when lifting materials. * Has an operating load of 3,000 pounds. * Provides operators with the option of driving the...

Morbark 4600XL Track Wood Hog.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... The redesigned Morbark Model 4600XL Track Wood Hog combines durability and high horsepower options of bigger models like the 6600 while still meeting the road weight requirements of smaller machines. * Weighs 82,000 pounds. *...

Hitachi Zaxis 75US zero tail swing excavator.(advantage of zero tail swing)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The newest model in Hitachi's Zaxis line, the 75 US has the advantage of zero tail swing. * Designed for work in confined spaces, such as urban renewal projects and highway applications. * Powered by a 54-hp engine. * Features...

Vecoplan XL industrial shredding line.(designed particularly to handle large, bulky feedstock)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The XL line of shredders is designed particularly to handle large, bulky feedstock. * The XL package is available on Vecoplan's RG32, RG42, RG52 and RG62 models. * XL shredders have a larger rotor diameter and taller feed ram. *...

Superior Industries idler.(idler design engineered)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Superior Industries has introduced a new idler design engineered for maximum performance, longer wear life and easy adaptability to cost-efficient use of replacement rolls. * Available for CEMA B, C, D and E models. * Features a...

Terex Pegson 428 trackpactor impact crusher.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... This track-mounted, fixed-hammer horizontal impact crusher is designed for crushing aggregates and concrete/asphalt rubble. * Has a 42-by-28-inch feed opening. * Can crush up to 400 tph with a 20:1 reduction ratio. * Unit uses a...

Stedman Grand-Slam Recycler.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Grand-Slam Waste Recycler is designed to process a variety of material, from debris for disposal and recycling to medical waste and bakery waste. * Capable of handling up to 100 tons of wet or dry material per hour. * Features...

Amulet stickgrip.(PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2006... This weld-on attachment is designed to maximize an excavator's grasping ability. * Provides a positive grip profile on the machine's lower dipper stick. * Helps to maneuver debris, logs, boulders and scrap. Visit www.amulet.com or...

The dirt keeps moving.(Hotel construction)
May 1, 2006... The value of new construction contracts has been consistent in the first two months of 2006, with an overall gain of about 9 percent over the value of activity in 2005. Activity was consistent in January and February, according to the...

The Green scene In Idaho.(BACK PAGE)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The U.S. Green Building Council has certified the Front 5 Building in Boise, Idaho, under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System for New Construction and Major Renovations. The renovated warehouse...