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US: The Slag Cement Association (SCA) has announced the recipients of its 2019 Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards. A total of 12 construction projects from across North America were chosen to showcase the broad applications of slag cement. Two research projects on slag cement use have also been recognised in the program. The winning project teams include four state Departments of Transportation (DOT), two Canadian procurement authorities, one bridge authority and the Florida Army National Guard.
“The rise in DOT and infrastructure projects we are seeing reflects the increase in demand for materials that enhance concrete’s durability, resiliency, and ultimately the value of concrete,” said SCA board president, Ed Griffith.
The event was originally scheduled to be held at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Spring Convention in early April 2020 but was postponed due to coronavirus-related state lockdowns.
The winners included:
Project: Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport Aircraft Mooring Apron Replacement
Slag Cement: Argos
Award: Sustainability
Project: Chase Center
Slag Cement: Cemex
Award: Architectural
Project: Court and Walnut Parking Garage
Slag Cement: Skyway Cement
Award: Architectural
Project: Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Slag Cement: Lehigh Hanson
Award: Durability
Project: Dublin Ohio Pedestrian Bridge
Slag Cement: Skyway Cement
Award: Green Design
Project: Estates at Acqualina
Slag Cement: Cemex
Award: Durability
Project: Giant Mine Underground Stabilization
Slag Cement: LafargeHolcim
Award: Innovative Applications
Project: HWY 50 Paving Florida Hernando County
Slag Cement: Argos
Award: Sustainability
Project: I-41 Interchanges and Bridge
Slag Cement: St Marys Cement
Award: High Performance
Project: Peace Bridge
Slag Cement: St Marys Cement
Award: High Performance
Project: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
Slag Cement: LafargeHolcim
Award: Innovative Applications
Project: Summa Hospital West Towers
Slag Cement: Lehigh Hanson
Award: Green Design
Project: Bio-friendly Slag Cement Benefit to the Drainage Systems
Researcher: Arash Rahmatian, University of Houston
Project: Blast Furnace Slags - Rapid Reactivity Testing and Effects of Varying Replacement Levels on Cement Paste Properties
Researcher: Sivakumar Ramanathan, University of Miami
US slag cement shipments rise by 10.8% to 3.8Mt in 2019
14 February 2020US: The Slag Cement Association (SCA) data shows that slag cement shipments rose by 10.8% year-on-year to 3.8Mt in 2019 from 3.5Mt in 2018. This is the fourth consecutive year that slag cement shipments have increased at a rate of 10% or greater. The SCA collects shipment data from its members.
“We have seen a substantial increase in slag cement use as concrete professionals become more and more familiar with the product” said Ed Griffith, president of the SCA.
US slag cement shipments grow by 11% to 3.45Mt in 2018
15 March 2019US: Slag cement shipments grew by 11% year-on-year to 3.45Mt in 2018 from 3.11Mt in 2017, according to data from the Slag Cement Association. This compares to 2.73Mt in 2016 and 2.43Mt in 2015.
US: The Slag Cement Association (SCA) has presented its 2017 Project of the Year Awards at the American Concrete Institution (ACI) Convention in Salt Lake City in late March 2018. Each project was selected by the SCA’s Technical Marketing Committee because of its exemplary and innovative uses of slag cement in concrete mix design. Nine awards were presented in categories for architecture, durability, green design, performance, innovative application and sustainability. Member companies involved in the winning applications included Lehigh Hanson, LafargeHolcim, Votorantim St Marys Cement, Ash Grove Cement, Skyway Cement Company and Argos USA.
“The SCA’s awards program does a great job of showcasing how versatile slag cement can be, and how it can help create stronger, more durable and sustainable concrete structures,” said Ed Griffith, president of the SCA.
US slag cement shipments grow by 14% in 2017
25 January 2018US: The Slag Cement Association (SCA) says that slag cement shipments in 2017 grew by 14 year-on-year. This follows a growth of 12% to 2.7Mt in 2016. The SCA says this shows increasing demand for slag cement in the US.
“As consumers are becoming more aware of the variety of benefits and applications associated with slag cement use in construction, they also start to rely on its consistency,” said Ed Griffith, president of the SCA. “The reliability of the product seems to go over well with the industry, it’s nice to see the shipping trends reflect this industry awareness.”
US slag cement shipments grow by 12% in 2016
22 February 2017US: Slag cement shipments have grown by 12% in 2016 from 2015, according to the Slag Cement Association (SCA). It attributed the rise to the growing US economy and increased awareness of the benefits of the product in design, specification and construction communities
The SCA will also present the Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards at the American Concrete Institute’s Convention on 28 March 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The awards will recognise eight projects from across the US in the categories of architectural design, concrete durability, green design, high performance, innovative applications, and sustainability. Award winners include a wide variety of projects including airports, buildings, residences, highways and stadiums.
US: Drew G Burns has been appointed as Marketing Coordinator for the Slag Cement Association. He will work to expand the market for slag cement through marketing communications. Burns holds over seven years’ experience in both for-profit and non-profit organisations in variety of marketing functions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Resources with an emphasis in Commercial Recreation and Business from Michigan State University.
