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Roadbuilding
Sustainable pavement methods mature, but the future calls for more measurable results
Discussing sustainability in most industries usually elicits one of a couple of responses: either groans, rolling eyes and shuffling feet; or zombie-like stares off in the distance that clearly signify the listener is tuning out. But in the pavement sector, people are more attentive to the issue. Paving contractors, whether they be involved in asphalt [âŚ]
May 6, 2015
Roadbuilding
APA announces 7 state DOTs as winners for 2014 Perpetual Pavement Awards
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), in coordination with the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) have selected seven transportation agencies to receive the 2014 Perpetual Pavement Awards, honoring these departments for their work in successful âlong-lifeâ asphalt roads. NCAT engineers evaluate âwell-performing asphalt pavementsâ that are 35 years old or older, have had no structural [âŚ]
April 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
Web tool analyzes impact of long-term pavement treatments across states, highways
Web-based IRI Explorer (www.iriexplorer.com) uses data from the Federal Highway Administrationâs Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database to study the long-term impact of various pavement treatments on road smoothness. Life Cycle Solutions created the program with funding from the National Asphalt Pavement Association and the State Asphalt Pavement Associations. Users can review historical data of different [âŚ]
April 22, 2015
Roadbuilding
NAPA begins accepting nominations for Quality in Construction, Operational Excellence awards
The National Asphalt Pavement Association is now accepting nominations for its Quality in Construction Awards and Operational Excellence Awards online. âThe Quality in Construction and Operational Excellence Awards recognize companies for delivering superior pavements through best practices,â said NAPA Chairman Michael Cote. âNAPA members build smooth, safe, sustainable roads for the traveling public. Projects and [âŚ]
April 2, 2015
Roadbuilding
Fahrner Asphalt, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce team up to offer road construction training in Wisconsin
Fahrner Asphalt Sealers and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (HCCW) have partnered to offer road construction and repair job training, according to a report by the Milwaukee Business Journal. âThe HCCW is excited about this new partnership with Fahrner that will train and develop underutilized workers to address the shortage of skilled labor in the [âŚ]
March 1, 2015
Roadbuilding
NAPA webinar to cover asphalt pavement outlook for 2015
The National Asphalt Pavement Associationâs (NAPA) Asphalt Pavement Industry 2015 Business Outlook webinar, set for March 2, will cover figures for asphalt pavement tonnages, the impact of low oil prices on asphalt pavement manufacturing, and other pertinent production figures in addition to the outlook for the asphalt pavement market. NAPA Executive Vice President Jay Hansen will make the outlook [âŚ]
February 24, 2015
Roadbuilding
Unique Paving Materials launches Ravel Check asphalt preservation product
Unique Paving Materials says Ravel Check, its new liquid asphalt pavement preservation product can extend pavement life by 3 to 5 years. The company says the product is designed to âpenetrate the asphalt surface and rejuvenate the liquid asphalt binder, while protecting the surface against contaminants such as fuel, oil, water and de-icing agents.â Ravel Check is applied [âŚ]
February 23, 2015
Roadbuilding
NAPA to hold environmental, health and safety conference at World of Asphalt 2015
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has scheduled its Beyond Compliance: Achieving EH&S Excellence conference near the start of the World of Asphalt in Baltimore March 16-17. The conference will cover environmental, health, and safety best practices for those involved in asphalt production and construction. âThis is the only conference to focus exclusively on issues related to environment, health, [âŚ]
February 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Across the country, paving material suppliers andcontractors alike mining new opportunities with thin hot mix asphalt overlay technologies.
March 1, 2011
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Across the country, paving material suppliers andcontractors alike mining new opportunities with thin hot mix asphalt overlay technologies.
March 1, 2011
Business
MWV launches âBehind the Screedâ warm-mix asphalt blog
WV Specialty Chemicals Division has launched âBehind the Screed,â a blog site dedicated to communicating new advances in MWV Evotherm warm-mix additive. Warm-mix asphalt has many documented benefits to the environment, to paving contractors and to construction professionals who work in the asphalt industry on a daily basis, and the new Website will highlight them. [âŚ]
September 27, 2010
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