Pros and Cons of Using Crushed Concrete in Your Next Project
Crushed concrete is a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to natural aggregates, reducing waste and conserving resources while offering durability for construction projects and renovations. By Kristi Estrada In the ever-evolving landscape of construction materials, crushed concrete stands out as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional aggregates. As industry professionals navigate the complexities of material […]
Choosing Between Asphalt Milling and Crushed Concrete: Which Suits Your Project?
Construction projects require cost-effective and durable base materials that can withstand heavy traffic and environmental pressures. The most common recycled aggregates used include asphalt millings and crushed concrete. While both originate from recycled sources, they differ in composition, performance, and best-fit applications. Definition and Characteristics Asphalt Millings Asphalt millings come from reclaimed pavement that has […]
Concrete Rubble Recycling: Our Commitment to Sustainable Material Reuse
At Arcosa Crushed Concrete, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. By recycling concrete rubble from demolition and construction projects, we not only divert waste from landfills but also provide the construction industry with reliable, high-quality recycled aggregates that support infrastructure growth across Texas, Florida, and Southern California. Environmental Benefits of Recycling Concrete […]
Crushed Concrete Aggregate: Our Standard for Reliable Construction Materials
By Casey Moro In the ever-evolving landscape of construction materials, Crushed Concrete Aggregate (CCA) stands out as a dependable choice for industry professionals seeking reliable and high-performance solutions. At Arcosa Crushed Concrete, we pride ourselves on being a consistent supplier of quality CCA, tailored to the unique needs of contractors, engineers, and material managers […]
Breaking Down Concrete: Material Insights from the Field
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 […]
What Is Crushed Concrete Used For?
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 […]
Where to Buy Crushed Concrete: A Direct Look at Our Product Range
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 […]
Class 2 Base: Our Standard for Reliable Road Construction
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 […]
What Exactly is Crushed Asphalt?
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 […]
What Is Crushed Concrete?
By Chris Moretti Crushed concrete is a byproduct of recycling when concrete from demolished infrastructure projects is processed. In the past, demolished concrete—often mixed with rebar, scrap metal, steel, trash, wood, and other debris—was typically sent to landfills, quickly filling available space and limiting landfill capacity for different waste. The process of recycling concrete, therefore, […]
Sustainable Construction Practices
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 […]
What Are Asphalt Millings?
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 […]
What Is Concrete Washout?
A concrete washout is the process of cleaning residual concrete from equipment, trucks, and batching plants. Washout water and slurry are generated when concrete is mixed or pumped, and this material must be managed appropriately by our Arcosa Crushed Concrete team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to support sustainable construction practices. Definition and […]
5 Tips for Going Green With Your Next Construction Project
Buildings are responsible for 39 percent of total energy use and 30 percent of landfill waste in the United States, according to reports from the Green Built Alliance. In efforts to reduce its environmental impact, the construction industry has started to adopt green building practices that focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. If you’re looking […]
5 Ways Your Construction Company Can Go Green
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 […]
5 Construction Materials You Didn’t Know Could Be Recycled
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 […]
What You Never Knew About Concrete Recycling
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 […]
How Much Road Base Do I Need?
One of the essential elements of doing road construction work is making sure you have the right amount of the materials you need for the job. If you don’t have enough, you’ll have to stop and wait to finish the job until you resupply. If you have too much, you’ve wasted money and material. While […]
How to Recycle and Reuse Concrete Waste
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 […]
How to Crush Concrete for Recycling
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 […]
How Recycled Concrete is Changing the Game
Road construction companies work with multiple materials throughout the jobs they do. Whether you use asphalt or concrete, the hope is for the result to be a road that is safe, stable, and durable that will allow travelers to get from point A to point B. Of course, where the material you’re using comes from […]
5 Ways To Use Recycled Concrete
The use of recycled concrete in construction has multiple benefits. From reducing costs and keeping them low to making construction projects more environmentally friendly, there are many reasons to use it. As to how you should use recycled concrete, there are several options and projects that you could put recycled concrete to good use in. […]
How Do You Put Down Road Base Properly?
Knowing how to put down a road base properly is an essential skill in the construction business. The following includes helpful information and step-by-step processes when it comes to laying down road base. The better you incorporate these steps and do your research ahead of time, the more likely you will fulfill the job properly […]
5 Types of Sand Used in Construction
Sand has many practical implications in construction. From cement to mortar to backfilling retaining walls, sand is a common resource on most construction sites. There are many different kinds of sand, each with a particular use. Understanding the different types of sand is essential to performing your construction project safely and correctly. Here are the […]
How to Fill Sandbags the Easy Way
The American Southeast is famously at risk of hurricanes and flooding. Your home may be susceptible to damage from floodwater. To prevent such damage, one strategy is to create a barricade of sandbags around your home to divert flood water. In most cases, you will need to buy sand in bulk and fill the bags […]
How to Dispose of Leftover Concrete
Concrete is the number one recycled material in the United States. Recycling concrete significantly reduces the amount of rubble filling our landfills, but also recycled aggregate produces a higher yield of new concrete with superior compaction and constructability when compared to virgin quarry products. This leads to a reduction in overall project costs, which benefits […]