The objective of the ASTM Honors and Awards Program is to recognize the dedication and exemplary effort of ASTM members in regard to the development and promulgation of ASTM Standards and related information. C13 Chairman’s Award: John Kallemeyn, Forterra In recognition and appreciation of active engagement in, and exceptional contributions to, the Committee C13 on Concrete […]
In recent years, proponents of so-called “open competition” legislation have tried to convince Congress to add preferential language into highway legislation. This language forces states to spend precious resources justifying the use of concrete pipe materials. A sweetheart deal for the plastic industry, open competition legislation puts an unwanted burden on local officials – and […]
Pipeline upgrades often present challenges for growing cities, where communities develop over underground infrastructure. Such was the case in Vancouver, B.C., where additional sewer capacity was needed to meet the needs of the expanding population. In critical sections of the pipeline construction, the solution came in the form of trenchless tunneling with large-diameter Reinforced Concrete […]