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Building a Concrete Block Retaining Wall

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Liam Johnston died on the job at 27. His loved ones want to see change and accountability

The family of a 27-year-old who died on a plumbing job in Calgary say they want to see the company he worked for charged ...
Finance & Commerce

Building Schools That Last: CMU’s Resurgence in Twin Cities Education

A growing number of Twin Cities-area schools are turning back to concrete masonry units for new construction and renovation ...
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How We Built a Block Retaining Wall That Lasts a Lifetime

A concrete block retaining wall can last for decades — but only if it’s built correctly. In this video, we show step by step how we built a block retaining wall the right way, from prep and base work ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

I-40 repairs after Helene floods will include strong retaining walls and take until 2028

Damage from Hurricane Helene's flooding completely shut down Interstate 40, the major connector between Tennessee and North Carolina. Traffic returned to the highway in March - moving more slowly than ...
Stereogum

Samia – “Cinder Block”

In April, Samia released Bloodless and it received our Album Of The Week honor. Now the NYC singer-songwriter is unveiling a new Leonard Cohen-indebted track titled “Cinder Block.” “This one’s sort of ...
C&G Newspapers

Local musicians recall finding their own sound bouncing off the cinder block walls

METRO DETROIT — When teenagers start a rock band, they need a place to set up their equipment, practice, hash out ideas and let their creativity flow. So, they often transform their parents’ basements ...
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Recycled wind turbine blade material used to build retaining wall in Des Moines

A new retaining wall at Premier Credit Union near downtown Des Moines, Iowa is more than just a piece of infrastructure – it’s a symbol of innovation and sustainability. Built using material equal to ...
Daily Mail

Inside Britain's most bitter neighbour row: How homeowner went to war with next door neighbour after building huge concrete 'spite wall' to block out their view

The owners of a detached property on Stankelt Road in Silverdale, Lancs, decided to build a second home in the garden. Unfortunately the new build loomed over the neighbouring house. So in response ...
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Central Austin residents vote on 21-foot concrete wall to block I-35 noise

Robinson Avenue, one block from I-35, is lined with midcentury homes that will back up to the highway after it's widened to include four high-occupancy vehicle lanes. Update on Sept. 26, 2025: Results ...
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Johnson Concrete Products expands footprint: Salisbury company acquires RidgeRock Retaining Walls production facilities in Georgia, NC

SALISBURY — Johnson Concrete Products, headquartered in Salisbury, has announced the acquisition of two RidgeRock Retaining Walls manufacturing sites located in Ellijay, Georgia, and Statesville, ...
The News-Herald

Portion of Madison Avenue closed due to retaining wall issues

Lake County Engineer Alan Exley recently announced the emergency closure of a portion of Madison Avenue in Painesville Township. The closure affects the portion of the road between Casement Avenue and ...