In the winter of 2023, Heidelberg Materials was approached by JK Tobin, a loyal customer since 1962. The customer indicated that they wanted to approach their next project utilizing a low carbon solution while embracing innovation. The site, dubbed as Project Cross Bow, was going to house two warehouses totaling 55,000 sq ft. The first structure included spacing to accommodate a HVAC distribution center specializing in geothermal components. The other would be a service and distribution center for an electric vehicle manufacturer.

The Heidelberg Materials sales team in Central New York collaborated with the owner of JK Tobin on how to weave in a sustainability theme for the project. Recycled concrete aggregate became a suitable candidate for this project and Revolve™ R30 was the choice.

JK Tobin is a family owned and operated business based in the heart of Onondaga County for the past 60 years. Tobin offers a variety of construction service to include commercial and residential site development, utility services, fleet delivery services and paving service. JK Tobin is also an approved contractor at Syracuse University and has been impactful of shaping their infrastructure on campus. A handful of these projects include the ARCH Archbold Gymnasium, the National Veterans Resource Center and the underground chilled water distribution lines on campus.

Revolve R30, a blended recycled aggregate subbase material, was used to improve the existing site comprised of clay and silty sand. The material was used in various applications including stabilization of subbase, raising elevations, and used in structural slabs. Compaction was met more quicky with Revolve R30 and the product became a favorable construction material with the customer’s site preparation team. JK Tobin embraced the circular economy with this more sustainable alternative product and have agreed to introduce it in several other projects throughout the Syracuse Market.