Construction & Demolition Recycling

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Permanent or erasable green ink?(EDITOR'S FOCUS)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
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 possib . . .

National Recycling Coalition Congress: seeking alternatives.(COMMODITIES)
[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 . . .

Research group offers returned concrete recycling guidelines.(COMMODITIES)
* 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 Rea . . .

Office Depot plans LEED-certified store.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
* 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 . . .

C&D transfer station sited along rail line in Ohio.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Environmental Protection Agency)
* 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 groun . . .

Cardinal Health seeks LEED certification for HQ expansion.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
* 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 h . . .

North Carolina counties study C&D Recycling.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
* 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 & O . . .

Wrecking Corp. wins D.C. demolition contract.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
* 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 . . .

CMRA introduces best practices guide for Shingle Recycling.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
* 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 Sh . . .

CMRA lines up 2008 speakers.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
* 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. T . . .

AEM and OSHA partner to enhance job site safety.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
[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 e . . .

Association seeks to dispel demo myths.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
* 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 o . . .

Screen Machine wins awards.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)
[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 . . .

Morbark hosts demo days.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)
[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 . . .

Appointment at Erin Systems.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)(Doug Logan appointed at Erin Systems)(Brief article)
[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 re . . .

Vecoplan LLC adds staff.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)
[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 munic . . .

Ingersoll Rand unveils web site.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)(Website overview)
[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 compan . . .

Fintec announces new dealer.(EQUIPMENT REPORT)(Fintec Crushing and Screening Ltd.)(Performance Construction Equipment Inc. )(Bri
* 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 repre . . .

The American way: Southern California's American Wrecking Inc. shines brightly in the Golden State.(Cover story)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cooperation in the competitive endeavor of establishing a small business can be a difficult thing to maintain. But the three people who own and lead American Wrecking Inc., . . .

Keeping house: nonresidential construction flourishes, but slow housing starts and credit woes put downward pressure on the cons
[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 . . .

Back to the front: Ready-Mix producers are clarifying how to best put returned concrete back into the appropriate product line.(
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 opera . . .

Picking and choosing: many factors weigh into a recycler's choices in sorting equipment.(SORTING TECHNOLOGY REPORT)
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. "Th . . .

Match game: specifying the proper shredding procedure is critical for recyclers to tap into desired end markets.(OPERATIONS FOCU
[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 handl . . .

Break on through: manufacturers offer tips on maintaining hydraulic breakers and hammers.(EQUIPMENT FOCUS)
[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 . . .

Clear course: the National Brownfield Association assesses state and voluntary cleanup programs and what works best.(BROWNFIELDS
[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 brownfie . . .

Green legacy: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center earns highest LEED honors.(GREEN BUILDING CASE STUDY)
[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 Cen . . .

Ripple effect: according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' report, construction equipment manufacturers forecast a
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 conti . . .

Can you hear me now? Hearing protection expert encourages companies to use best practices when planning hearing protection progr
[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 cer . . .

Good fortune: the Oregon Department of Transportation launches programs to foster small business success and pump up the statewi
[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 mo . . .

Morbark 3800 horizontal grinder.(PRODUCTS)
[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 . . .

Rockland H23 Excavator Grapples.(PRODUCTS)
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 t . . .

Volvo EW160C.(PRODUCTS)
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 di . . .

Omega Piezo damage alert system.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
[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 Syste . . .

Calendar.(Calendar)
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 Manuf . . .

Ups and downs.(BACK PAGE)
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. T . . .

New York goes green.(BACK PAGE)
[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 initiativ . . .

Wachovia goes green.(BACK PAGE)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wachovia Corp. has announced plans to build green Wachovia financial centers beginning this fall in California. The company plans to open its first eight green banking offic . . .

Silver lining.(BACK PAGE)
Construction starts in June advanced 8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $662.4 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, Lexington, Mass. Nonresidential building registered an e . . .

Calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
Sept. 17-19 Investment Recovery Seminar & Trade Show, Orlando, Investment Recovery Association, (816) 561-5323 or info@invrecovery.org Sept. 18-20 ISRI Commodities Roundtable Forum, Rosemont, . . .

Atlas Copco diesel hydraulic power pack.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
The LP 13-20 LED power pack is designed to place less load on the engine when working with demanding tools like heavier handheld hydraulic breakers and is built to withstand vibrations. [ILLUSTRAT . . .

Red Rhino 7000 series.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
The 7000 series is a dedicated secondary building and demolition rubble recycler * The machine has a jaw of 700 mm by 400 mm and an output of 20 mm up to 140 mm. * The 7000 includes a vibratory . . .

Bobcat 8100 skid steer.(PRODUCTS)
Bobcat Co. has introduced the S100 skid-steer loader, a compact loader with a 1,000-pound rated operating capacity. * The $100 has a spacious cab, easy-to-read instrument panel and transversely mo . . .

Fintec 542 Tracked Screen.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
The Fintec 542 Tracked Screen is designed specifically for the recycling and contractor market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * It has a 12-foot by 5-foot two bearing screenbox with increased screening . . .

AIM Scorpion Hydraulic Hammers.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Scorpion Hydraulic Hammers from AIM Attachments are designed for use with skid steers, backhoes and excavators of all sizes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Scorpion Hammers are designed for the toughe . . .

Peterson 5710c horizontal grinder.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 57100 is powered by a Caterpillar C27 1,050-hp engine and provides the highest power-to-weight ratio of any Peterson grinder. * At 82,330 pounds, the 57100 was designe . . .

Powerscreen Chieftain 1700.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
The new Powerscreen Chieftain 1700 has been added to the globally successful Chieftain Range. The 1700 has been developed as a highly mobile two and three deck model giving up the six product separa . . .

Grasan custom-built crushing plant.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grasan has introduced a primary track-mounted crushing plant designed to meet specifications for high-production aggregate applications. * Plants can be custom designed de . . .

Caterpillar AP655D asphalt paver.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
The AP655D can be used in a wide range of applications from routine commercial jobs to demanding highway operations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Typical applications for the AP655D include: highway . . .

Tramac demolition crusher and shears.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ingersoll Rand Tramac crushers and shears are designed for use on medium and large sized excavators. * The single attachment with interchangeable jaws maximizes versatilit . . .

Morbark Typhoon 20 chipper.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Typhoon 20 brush chipper offers a 20-inch capacity. * The machine has a drum and feed wheel both 28 1/2 inches wide, and the six knife pockets allow three full cuts pe . . .