Construction & Demolition Recycling articles from November 2007

Construction & Demolition Recycling archives from November 2007

Permanent or erasable green ink?(EDITOR'S FOCUS)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
November 1, 2007... Ever since the first Earth Day, there have been varying efforts made by corporations and entire industries to consider their reaction to calls for environmental stewardship and to measure and possibly alter their impact on the environment. ...

National Recycling Coalition Congress: seeking alternatives.(COMMODITIES)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a goal to increase the national recycling rate from 30 to 35 percent by 2008. To reach that goal, recyclers are going to have to start looking to alternative...

Research group offers returned concrete recycling guidelines.(COMMODITIES)
November 1, 2007... * The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released a new study entitled "Crushed Returned Concrete as Aggregates for New Concrete." The study is based on research performed at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA)...

Office Depot plans LEED-certified store.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... * Office Depot, headquartered in Delray Beach, Fla., has announced plans to build and open its first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified retail store in Austin, Texas, in mid-2008. At the same time, Office Depot...

C&D transfer station sited along rail line in Ohio.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Environmental Protection Agency)
November 1, 2007... * The Stark County, Ohio, Health Department has announced plans to issue a demolition materials transfer site permit to a company out of New Jersey that will be operating on a two-acre plot of ground in Louisville's industrial park, according...

Cardinal Health seeks LEED certification for HQ expansion.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... * Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio, a global provider of products and services for the health care industry, has started construction on a $ 50 million, 250,000-square-foot expansion at the company's headquarters. The new West Campus facility...

North Carolina counties study C&D Recycling.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... * North Carolina's Raleigh and Wake counties have announced that they are funding a study to examine recycling options for construction and demolition material, according to a report in the News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.). The counties...

Wrecking Corp. wins D.C. demolition contract.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... * Wrecking Corp. of America has been awarded a contract for hazmat removal and demolition of two 12-story buildings on one of Washington DC's busiest, high-traffic corners. The buildings are located at Connecticut Ave and K Street. The...

CMRA introduces best practices guide for Shingle Recycling.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... * The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) has introduced a best practices guide for the recycling of tear-off asphalt shingles. The association planned to present the guide at the Shingle Recycling Forum. The forum is the...

CMRA lines up 2008 speakers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... * The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) has announced the programming scheduled for its 2008 Annual Meeting, which will take place in conjunction with the ConExpo-Con/Agg show. The CMRA will offer the following programming...

AEM and OSHA partner to enhance job site safety.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have formed an alliance to provide construction workers and equipment owners and operators with...

Association seeks to dispel demo myths.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... * The National Demolition Association, Doylestown, Pa., has released a new brochure that attempts to answer questions and dispel myths about the demolition industry. Demolition professionals are often faced with misconceptions about the...

Screen Machine wins awards.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Screen Machine Industries Inc. has been recognized by Ohio Lieutenant Gov. Lee Fisher with the 2007 Governor's Excellence Award in housing and community development. The award was presented July 25, 2007, at...

Morbark hosts demo days.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * The sound of trees and scrap wood being shredded and chipped echoed in Winn, Mich., on Sept. 20 and 21 as more than 200 owners and dealers of Morbark processing equipment gathered in that manufacturer's home town....

Appointment at Erin Systems.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)(Doug Logan appointed at Erin Systems)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Erin Systems, a business unit of Premier Tech Systems, has announced the addition of Doug Logan as recycling systems specialist. Logan originally pioneered Erin's C&D recycling system division in the late 1990s...

Vecoplan LLC adds staff.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Vecoplan LLC, High Point, N.C., has announced that Mike Cox has joined the company as its Waste Division Midwest sales manager. Cox is responsible for sales to the municipal, industrial and post-consumer waste...

Ingersoll Rand unveils web site.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)(Website overview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Ingersoll Rand Utility Equipment, Davidson, N.C., has introduced a newly designed information Web site, irutilityequipment.com. The site offers information on the company's line of air compressors, concrete...

Fintec announces new dealer.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)(Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd.)(Performance Construction Equipment Inc. )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... * Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd. has announced it has signed Performance Construction Equipment Inc. as its new dealer in the state of Washington. Performance Construction Equipment will represent Fintec in the Pacific Northwest as a...

Keeping house: nonresidential construction flourishes, but slow housing starts and credit woes put downward pressure on the construction market.(CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REPORT)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The construction industry of 2007 has been something of a see-saw, with total spending numbers depending largely on the margins between the high-rising nonresidential sector and sluggish residential construction. ...

Back to the front: Ready-Mix producers are clarifying how to best put returned concrete back into the appropriate product line.(CONCRETE RECYCLING FOCUS)
November 1, 2007... One purpose of this study is to provide guidance to ready mixed concrete producers on options for use of crushed returned concrete as aggregate in concrete. There should be a balance between operational considerations and quality of...

Picking and choosing: many factors weigh into a recycler's choices in sorting equipment.(SORTING TECHNOLOGY REPORT)
November 1, 2007... Variety may be the spice of life, but it can be a major headache for recyclers trying to sort through the diverse assortment of materials that make up mixed construction and demolition debris. "That's the problem with C&D," says Bill Garr,...

Match game: specifying the proper shredding procedure is critical for recyclers to tap into desired end markets.(OPERATIONS FOCUS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What goes in and what comes out--those are critical and equal considerations when recyclers of C&D materials are in the market for shredding equipment. Recyclers who handle C&D debris handle a wide variety of...

Break on through: manufacturers offer tips on maintaining hydraulic breakers and hammers.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hydraulic breakers and hammers tackle some of the toughest tasks the construction and demolition industry has to offer. Everyday wear-and-tear that comes with the job can't be avoided entirely, but a good operator...

Clear course: the National Brownfield Association assesses state and voluntary cleanup programs and what works best.(BROWNFIELDS UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The National Brownfield Association (NBA) has prepared a paper to assist policymakers and other interested parties in better understanding the key elements in state brownfield and Voluntary Cleanup Programs (VCPs)...

Green legacy: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center earns highest LEED honors.(GREEN BUILDING CASE STUDY)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The greenest building in the United States may now stand in Wisconsin, on land reclaimed by one of the nation's groundbreaking environmentalists. The Aldo Leopold Legacy Center received LEED Platinum certification...

Ripple effect: according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' report, construction equipment manufacturers forecast a return to North American sales growth in 2008.(EQUIPMENT FORECAST)
November 1, 2007... The construction equipment manufacturing industry expects overall U.S. and Canadian business to remain flat through the end of 2007 but rebound in 2008, while sales to worldwide markets should continue strong through 2007 and into the next...

Can you hear me now? Hearing protection expert encourages companies to use best practices when planning hearing protection programs.(SAFETY UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] While the language of OSHA's Occupational Noise Standard (CFR 29 1910.95) may appear convoluted, its dictates are rather straightforward, according to Renee Bessette, a certified occupational hearing conservationist...

Good fortune: the Oregon Department of Transportation launches programs to foster small business success and pump up the statewide economy.(INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Oregon Department of Transportation (DOT) is used to big numbers. ODOT is responsible for maintaining and upgrading more than 8,000 miles of state highway and employs more than 4,500 people. The budget for what...

Morbark 3800 horizontal grinder.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Morbark Inc. of Winn, Mich., has introduced a horizontal grinder--the model 3800 Wood Hog, aimed at mid-range wood and green debris recycling applications. * The model has a 38-inch by 59 3/4-inch infeed opening....

Rockland H23 Excavator Grapples.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... Rockland Heavy-Duty H23 Excavator Grapples are designed for working in severe conditions presented in demolition, rock handling and land clearing applications. * The H23 is comprised of a narrow two-tine clamp and wider three-tine frame...

Volvo EW160C.(PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... The EW160C wheeled excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment has a breakout force of 22,144 pounds. * The machine is powered by a 142-hp Volvo D6E EDE3 engine. * The excavator has a maximum digging reach of 32 feet, 1 inch and a...

Omega Piezo damage alert system.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega Piezo Technologies Inc. has manufactured a damage prevention system for use in wood grinding equipment. * Based on issued and pending patents, the Damage Alert System senses vibration from unwanted metal...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... Nov. 28-29 Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Messe Frankfurt Inc., (877) 534-7285 or www.CWRE.ca Dec. 4-7 ConExpo Asia, Guangzhou, China, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, www.conexpoasia.com ...

Ups and downs.(BACK PAGE)
November 1, 2007... At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $624.3 billion, new construction starts in August climbed 6 percent, according to a report from McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Cos. The increase showed construction starts making...

New York goes green.(BACK PAGE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New York State First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer and David D. Brown, executive director of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), have announced two initiatives to promote the construction of green...