Shelby O. Mitchell

Shelby O. Mitchell is a freelance writer and former Hanley Wood editor. Since 2006, she has written for The Concrete Producer, Concrete Construction, Concrete Surfaces, Public Works, and Masonry Construction magazines. She has also provided editorial coverage and support for World of Concrete events. Before joining Hanley Wood, Shelby worked in Marketing and Communications for multi-national concrete and cement companies, RMC Industries and CEMEX. Contact Shelby by email.

Shelby O. Mitchell's Posts

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  MASONRY MADNESS

  Masonry Madness 2016

  by Shelby O. Mitchell

  Once a year, Las Vegas becomes the epicenter of masonry energy and pride. Here's a recap of the masonry competitions.

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  Triad Award: Recognizing Innovation at World of Concrete

  by Shelby O. Mitchell

  A contractor and DOT combine sustainability and new paving techniques to rebuild a major mountain thoroughfare.

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  Winner: Elevating Concrete Pavement Design

  by Shelby O. Mitchell

  A contractor and DOT combine sustainability and new paving techniques to rebuild a major mountain thoroughfare.

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  Precast Concrete

  World of Concrete Precast Operations Showcase

  by Shelby O. Mitchell

  The Precast Operations Showcase at World of Concrete demonstrated wetcast production from all angles: form preparation, reinforcement, consolidation, and stripping.

• Converting sodium lights to LEDs: Spending to save (energy)

  by Shelby O. Mitchell

  Although replacing all of West Richland’s 1,097 streetlight fixtures with LEDs made long-term financial sense, the project came with a hefty pricetag. However, the energy-saving measure was eligible for a series of grants and incentives.