Tag: Advanced Concrete Solutions

Concrete Products: Evaluating Cost and Logistical Advantages of Working with Lightweight Concrete

by ESCSI | April 30, 2025 | ESCSI News | Tags: ,

ESCSI Member Ken Nunley authored an article featured in Concrete Products outlining key considerations when choosing between lightweight concrete (LW) and normal weight concrete (NWC) in mid- and high rise building projects. Read an excerpt below. ...

Mitigating Urban Soil Challenges with ESCS Lightweight Aggregates 

by ESCSI | 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 ESCSI | 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...

What is Structural Lightweight Concrete? And Why You Should Use It.

by ESCSI | February 5, 2024 | Articles | Tags: , , , , ,

Why use Structural Lightweight Concrete Made with ESCS? Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) has been a popular building material for over a century, effectively employed to solve weight and durability issues. Industry professionals now recogniz...