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 […]
When you think of environmentally-friendly industries, construction probably isn’t among the first to come to mind. According to the Sustainability Roadmap for Hospitals, the construction industry uses up a lot of resources and is responsible for a significant amount of waste. This industry uses 40% of the raw stone, gravel, sand, and steel in the […]
A lot of waste and pollution is generated every year by the construction industry. One of the best ways to make this essential industry more environmentally friendly is recycling. Recycling saves substantial amounts of energy, and generally decreases demand for new materials that are produced using natural resources. For example, if all of the asphalt […]
