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ARCOSA LIGHTWEIGHT: POWERING SUSTAINABLE URBAN LANDSCAPES As urban areas expand and the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, the demand for sustainable construction materials is rising. Expanded shale, clay, and slate (ESCS) solutions like Arcosa Lightweight aggregates have emerged as a critical solution for green infrastructure, offering a unique blend of water management, plant support, and environmental sustainability. This lightweight aggregate is engineered to meet the demands of modern urban development, particularly in green roofs, bio-retention systems, and urban landscaping. https://lnkd.in/gtAWXaJv

Kevin Cavanaugh from Arcosa Lightweight aggregates appears on a recent episode of the "Concrete Logic" podcast. He talks about the history and types of lightweight aggregates and the advantages of using lightweight concrete. https://lnkd.in/eYzrfyHS

An article by Arcosa Lightweight's Bill Wolfe is featured in the latest edition of Constuction Pros. The article focuses on how the use of lightweight aggregates like the ones produced by Arcosa Lightweight in building construction creates a more sustainable, ecologically conscious structure. Follow this link to read the entire article: https://lnkd.in/gauipqkM

Our Boulder, CO mine and lightweight aggregate manufacturing plant was chosen as one location to pilot a new safety program. The new program is designed to create a mentorship program where new employees are assigned to more tenured employees. Along with equipment or machinery training, this initiative will focus on training new employees the safe way to work. Boulder is the last of three pilot locations. Other pilot locations include Bessie, OK, and Carson City, NV. At the end of the pilot program, the Continuous Improvement Team will use the findings to make any necessary adjustments to the program before rolling it out across the company. ARC 100 is a safety initiative launched in 2018 utilized across the Arcosa family of companies. Each safety initiative is created and presented by front line employees, understanding that they are the ones closest to any safety concern and the best possible solutions.

ARCOSA SAFETY JOURNEY CONTINUES Our Bessie, OK manufacturing plant was chosen as one location to pilot a new safety program. The new program is designed to create a mentorship program where new employees are assigned to more tenured employees. Along with equipment or machinery training, this initiative will focus on training new employees on the safe way to work. Other pilot locations include Boulder, CO and Carson City, NV. ARC 100 is a safety initiative launched in 2018 utilized across the Arcosa family of companies, including Arcosa Specialty Materials and Arcosa Lightweight. The programs are created and presented by front line employees, understanding that they are the ones closest to any safety concern and the best possible solutions.

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Here's a great article in Concrete Products magazine by Arcosa Lightweight's Kevin Cavanaugh. https://lnkd.in/gGzQiDe8

In the latest step of our ARC100 journey, a new team was created to design a Mentor Process for new hires, transfers and temporary employees.   The team defined its goals in the following purpose statement: “The purpose of CIT#5 is to develop a thorough, caring mentor process that encourages a positive safety culture and consistent accountability that measures change and promotes teamwork to ensure long-term sustainable success. (this process will apply to all new hires, transfers and temps)”   The team developed a process that includes defined activities for all levels of the organization, a training plan to prepare everyone for involvement and a measurement system to track the results. This new process will be piloted at 3 different plants that include Bessie, OK, Boulder, CO and Carson City, NV in late July and early August. The goal is to gauge effectiveness and get feedback for improvement prior to implementation in all locations.

Industrial stormwater run-off can contain heavy pollutants that can soil water sources and harm ecosystems. As an effective solution, Arcosa Lightweight aggregate reduces heavy metals and fights pathogen growth from industrial stormwater. Here's a great article in Stormwater Solutions Magazine to learn how expanded shale, clay, and slate aggregates like the kind produced by Arcosa Lightweight can be used as an effective preventative measure in biofilters as a first-level treatment for industrial stormwater. https://lnkd.in/gtVB7_xi

Recently visited a construction site where our customer was pouring our AccuCrete® self-leveling underlayment product.   Here's the result!