Sep 7, 2023
Robert Wills, vice president of, the Construction Program for the American Iron and Steel Institute recently called attention to the critical need to repair or replace thousands of off-system bridges. He was talking about spans...
Scott does Business Development for Creative Composites Group. For over 35 years, he has developed new applications using FRP composites; especially in the infrastructure sector. In 2005, he founded Composite Advantage, which is now part of CCG.
Sep 7, 2023
Robert Wills, vice president of, the Construction Program for the American Iron and Steel Institute recently called attention to the critical need to repair or replace thousands of off-system bridges. He was talking about spans...
Topics: FRP bridge deck, FRP Composites, vehicle bridges
Apr 20, 2023
Shortly after the American Revolution ended, in 1794, the first bridge at Swett’s Ferry across the Merrimack River was built. The wooden bridge allowed Bay Staters a simpler alternative to a ferry crossing and its 30-foot draw...
Topics: FRP bridge deck, FRP Composites, vehicle bridges
Mar 30, 2023
In February, Creative Composites Group had the unique opportunity to tell Members of Congress and agency leadership a compelling story about the flexibility, sustainability and resiliency of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)...
Topics: FRP Composites
Mar 2, 2023
Creative Composites Group (CCG) has helped to spearhead the adoption of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) for applications across the board. These pioneering inroads have established CCG as an innovation leader in infrastructure...
Topics: FRP Composites
Feb 17, 2023
It’s no secret that bridges freeze faster than roads. It’s primarily because bridges are open underneath, causing them to lose heat from all sides. Salt and chemicals like chloride and acetate-based de-icers are routinely used to...
Topics: FRP Composites
Dec 1, 2022
American author Mark Twain said, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. Using the right words or terms consistently among a company’s engineers and sales workforce is both...
Topics: FRP Composites
Nov 17, 2022
Creative Composites Group (CCG) values balance – from the perfect balance of polymers and fibers in our Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) to how we select our production sites.
Many companies build brand-new facilities from the...
Topics: FRP Composites
Sep 21, 2022
When selecting a building material for an infrastructure project, there are a few key factors to consider before making a decision. Engineers must be sure to make selections that will benefit both the people within their agency,...
Topics: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, FRP vs. Precast Total Time, Production and Installation Time, Weight, Corrosion and Maintenance
Sep 8, 2022
The third installment of our Inspection Log Series takes us to the waterfront. During my East Coast trip, I was able to examine installations that included Creative Composites Group’s Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) fenders,...
Topics: waterfront infrastructure, FRP Composites, fenders, structural dolphin
Sep 1, 2022
In my first blog of this Inspection Log series, I talked about being able to see first-hand, how our Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridge decks were holding up. As part of my trip along the East Coast, I also visited the sites...
Topics: Rail Platforms, FRP Composites, FRP Rail Platforms