February 15: ARM Executive Committee, Tiller Office in Maple Grove, 10:00am
February 23: Stormwater Workshop & Ready Mix Division Meeting, Wenck Associates, Maple Plain
March 8-9: CPAM Concrete Paving Workshop: Mankato
From the ARM Blog
Featured Project
Central Corridor Light Rail Transit project
The Central Corridor light rail will link five major areas in the Twin Cities: downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, the Midway area, the state Capitol complex and downtown St. Paul. This corridor runs 11 miles on University Avenue from Emerald St. SE to Robert Street and through downtown St. Paul. Aggregate Industries is supplying 210,000 ton of MnDOT Class 6 100% Virgin Aggregate. The project began September 2010 and is scheduled for completion in 2014.
General contractor: Walsh Construction
Subcontractor/Aggregate: Carl Bolander and Sons, and Veit Companies
Architect and Owner: Metropolitan Council
Engineer: Metropolitan Council; AECOM
To learn more, contact TY RALEIGH at Aggregate Industries.
Download the 2012 ARM Directory
We're pleased to make available the contact information for the best aggregate and ready mix producers in Minnesota as well as the associate members who provide materials, equipment and professional services to them. DOWNLOAD THE DIRECTORY.
Talking points from the Concrete Sustainability Hub
Concrete is a responsible choice for sustainable development
Concrete's durability and energy-efficiency maximize maintenance, repair, and heating and cooling needs.
Its durability is a significant sustainable attribute of concrete; it will not rust, rot, or burn, requiring less energy and resources over time to repair or replace.
Concrete roads are more durable, require less re-surfacing, and lower maintenance costs during the lifetime of the road.
As our nation invests in its infrastructure, concrete again becomes the responsible choice for sustainable development.