News & Articles

Mitigating Urban Soil Challenges with ESCS Lightweight Aggregates 

by Shannon Barnet | March 4, 2025 | ESCSI News | Tags: , , ,

With 89% of the U.S. population expected to live in urban areas by 2050, soil stabilization is more critical than ever. As cities grow, managing soil compaction and promoting water infiltration become essential to building resilient, sustainable com...

Upcoming Webinar: Intro to Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles for Deep Foundations

by Shannon Barnet | January 29, 2025 | ESCSI News | Tags: , , ,

Join the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) for a new webinar, Intro to Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles for Deep Foundations, on Wednesday, February 19, from 1pm – 2pm ET.  This webinar, presented by Roy Eriksson, Jim Parkins, Ca...

Easing Logistic Challenges with Structural Lightweight Concrete Components

by ESCSI | January 16, 2025 | Articles | Tags: , , , ,

Precast concrete components are emerging as a key solution for bridge deck construction and repairs. Manufactured in controlled, factory conditions, precast bridge components like girders, seats, wing walls and piles consistently meet high-quality s...

Increasing Energy-Efficiency with Lightweight Concrete Masonry Walls

by ESCSI | January 16, 2025 | Articles | Tags: , , ,

Today, one of the design community’s major focuses is to lower the amount of energy used to heat, cool and operate buildings. To reduce this consumption, building teams often attempt to bolster thermal efficiency by packing more insulation in exte...

Application Deadline Extended for 2024-25 John Ries Scholarship

by ESCSI | December 13, 2024 | ESCSI News |

Applications for the Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate Institute's (ESCSI) John Ries Scholarship in Academic Year 2024-25 will now be accepted through Friday, January 31, 2025. This scholarship, worth $5,000, is awarded to one student every year. ...