By Ben Hudgins Concrete is a fundamental material in the construction industry, serving as the backbone of infrastructure projects across Texas, Florida, and Southern California. Understanding the constituent materials of concrete—namely cement, water, aggregates, and admixtures—is crucial for industry professionals seeking to optimize performance, durability, and sustainability in their projects. This article provides a […]
By Ben Hudgins Crushed concrete has emerged as a versatile and sustainable solution in the construction industry, particularly in regions like Texas, Florida, and Southern California. As a recycled material derived from demolished concrete structures, it serves a multitude of applications ranging from highway construction to drainage management. This article offers construction and hauling […]
By Ian Reedy Crushed concrete is repurposed demolition material processed for reuse in construction. At Arcosa Crushed Concrete, all of our facilities in Texas, Florida, and Southern California carry crushed concrete, which we produce from carefully selected inbound loads. Common Uses for Crushed Concrete Crushed concrete delivers versatile, reliable performance—most commonly as a road […]
By Kyle Stansbury Class 2 Road Base is a fully recycled aggregate blend—combining reclaimed concrete, asphalt, sand, and gravel—formulated to meet Caltrans’ Class 2 specifications. Notably, asphalt is the most recycled material in the United States, with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) fed directly back into both new surface mixes and underlying road layers. In the […]
By Chris Moretti Asphalt is comprised of a bitumen binder with aggregates, oil, and tar, forming HMAC (hot mix asphalt base course). This mixture creates a more flexible pavement than other materials, providing drivers with a smoother, more consistent ride quality. Asphalt is recyclable, and during road resurfacing, contractors use large milling machines that act […]
At Arcosa Crushed Concrete, our sustainable construction practices boost operational efficiency and cost management and significantly enhance environmental performance. Our focus on concrete and asphalt recycling, efficient transportation logistics, and emissions reduction creates a powerful synergy that supports the construction industry in Texas, Florida, and Southern California. Concrete and Asphalt Recycling Processes Our state-of-the-art recycling […]
Asphalt millings are recycled materials produced by milling or grinding asphalt surfaces. The process transforms asphalt pavement into small, uniform particles that retain many of the original material’s beneficial properties. Definition and Composition Asphalt millings consist of aggregate particles bonded by aged asphalt binder. Their composition varies depending on the original asphalt mixture but typically […]
Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials in construction. It’s no surprise that plenty of it makes its way into landfills where it tends to sit and take up room rather than biodegrade. Careless concrete disposal is a waste, considering how recyclable it is and how useful the resulting aggregate is. As it […]
Waste is almost an inevitability when it comes to construction projects. No matter how carefully you plan, you’re going to end up with some amount of waste that you’ll need to dispose of. One available option is to recycle and reuse that waste in concrete debris, so it doesn’t end up in a landfill. Benefits […]
Recycling concrete has a whole host of benefits over taking concrete to a dumpsite. For construction companies who end up with concrete waste at the end of projects, recycling concrete is often the best choice to protect the environment and reduce costs. Generally, concrete needs to be crushed before it’s recycled, which may be something […]
