Search
Advanced search
Filter by category
Filter by committee
Search results
-
This morning, ASTM International’s Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates ( C09 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Robin E. Graves, of Vulcan Materials Company, in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10343
-
ASTM International’s Committee on Soil and Rock ( D18 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Jeanne M. Asquith, of 3rd Rock, LLC., in East Aurora, New York, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Asquith for her endless…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10344
-
As of this week, a globally-respected standard updated by hundreds of leading experts in and advocates for toy safety goes into effect in the United States. The standard was revised through ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards organizations, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved the revised standard, making it mandatory. “We identified parts of the 2011…, Media Contact:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, tel +1.610.832.9719; lmorrissey@astm.org Release #10312
-
Today, one of the world’s largest standards organizations, ASTM International, announced that it will develop its first official Canadian standard, focused on hoverboard safety. The organization also announced three week-long conferences in Toronto this April, May, and June that will attract thousands of engineers and technical experts worldwide from dozens of industries. “Canadian industry,…, Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, tel +1.610.832.9719; lmorrissey@astm.org or Diane Thompson, dthompson@astm.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10271
-
A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturing plants better recycle returned fresh concrete, supporting the growth in sustainable construction practices. The new standard (C1798, Specification for Returned Fresh Concrete for Use in a New Batch of Ready-Mixed Concrete), developed by ASTM’s committee on concrete ( C09 ), covers process, verification, and record-keeping procedures for…, ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates Next Meeting:, June 11-14, 2017, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Rich Szecsy, Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association, Austin, Texas, tel +1.512.451.5100; rich.szecsy@tx-taca.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10244
-
Robin E. Graves, corporate manager of technical services with Vulcan Materials Company in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, has received the Katharine and Bryant Mather Award from ASTM International Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates ( C09 ). A member of ASTM since 1992, Graves was specifically recognized for sustained service that has advanced concrete technology by performing exceptional…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10237
-
The green building industry’s first and leading consortium of program operators announced today the addition of two new affiliate members: NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association), a leading concrete advocate organization and Sustainable Solutions Corporation, an environmental consulting firm. This announcement and other progress to date will be covered in a webinar on December 14, at…, About NRMCA, Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to provide exceptional value for our members by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete industry through leadership, promotion, education and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice., About Sustainable Solutions Corporation, Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) is a firm with the vision of empowering every business to be a driver of positive global change. To achieve this, we develop practical solutions to create opportunities for businesses to thrive while implementing sustainability on a global scale. Utilizing over 25 years of experience and industry leading expertise, SSC is recognized as a trusted advisor…, About the Program Operator Consortium, We are five standards developers and certifiers and one technology, design and innovation company – and growing. With the proliferation of program operators, complex reporting requirements and an increased demand for these services, our members recognized the value of pooling resources, jointly conducting outreach, education, and communications and promoting the overall use of PCRs, LCAs, and…
-
ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards-development organizations, launched its International Ambassadors program this week. Through the program, ASTM members who are top experts in their fields will connect with other engineers who want to understand and apply ASTM standards to strengthen their industries and economies. The first two ambassadors will focus on Latin America and…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Teresa Cendrowska, tel. +1.610.832.9718; tcendrowska@astm.org Release #10206
-
ASTM International, una de las organizaciones desarrolladoras de estándares, más grandes del mundo, presentó esta semana, su programa de Embajadores Internacionales. A través del programa, miembros de ASTM que son expertos reconocidos en sus campos de experiencia, se conectarán con otros ingenieros que quieran entender y aplicar los estándares ASTM para fortalecer sus industrias y economías. Los…, Consultas acerca de Medios de Comunicación:, Nathan Osburn, tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Contacto ASTM:, Teresa Cendrowska, tel. +1.610.832.9718; tcendrowska@astm.org
-
ASTM International’s Len Morrissey will lead a panel discussion on aligning technical standards on consumer health and safety for the benefit of both manufacturers and consumers. The panel will discuss both successful and unsuccessful approaches to global standards alignment. The panel event, part of the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization International Symposium, will…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10201