Sept. 20, 2026

Are Data Centers Really the Big Wave for Concrete?

Bodhi had his wave. Construction has data centers. | Image: Point Break (1991), 20th Century Fox Data centers are getting hammered right now. Some communities do not want them. Some people question the electricity and water they use. Others simply …
July 26, 2026

Who pays a 50% tariff on Canadian cement?

Canadian cement, eh? What’s the tariff all aboot? | cslships.com Who pays a 50% tariff on Canadian cement? Here is a hint. It is not Canada. President Trump announced a 50% tariff on selected Canadian goods, including cement, scheduled to take e…
June 14, 2026

Type I/II Cement Is Coming Back. Did Concrete Learn Anything?

What was in this mix?  Type I/II cement is making a comeback. At least that is what the market is asking for. Contractors want it. Ready-mix producers want it. Owners want concrete to act like concrete again. After years of frustration with…