The north-south highway U.S. Highway 83 is an integral part of our National Highway System, cutting across South Dakota and America’s heartland. The highway was once the only paved route extending from Canada to Mexico, and it stretches through six states. To keep transportation running smoothly for the crucial agricultural and energy sectors in those […]
During his visit to the Forterra Pipe and Precast production facility in Billings, MT on July 20, Montana Senator Jon Tester was fascinated by zero slump concrete. While observing the manufacture of dry‐cast 42‐inch diameter concrete pipe, he observed the pipe retaining its shape upon immediate removal of the mold. It was obvious his questions […]
Two orders lead the American Concrete Pipe Association 2017 agenda: staff transition and message reinforcement. Ahead of the annual convention in March, the group announced that Russell Tripp, P.E., would succeed president Matt Childs, who moved to a management post at HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies, one of the ACPA’s leading associate members. “Russell Tripp’s knowledge of […]