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Tag: American Concrete Pavement Association
Roadbuilding
Contractors earn bonuses, explore new methods, achieve award-winning concrete roads
Winning a roadbuilding contract often comes down to who has the lowest bid. But achieving the kind of quality, innovation and ingenuity it takes to become an industry standout requires much more than the ability to shave costs. In speaking with some of the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Concrete Pavements Awards, we found [âŚ]
February 24, 2020
Roadbuilding
Concrete industry champions Ed Denton, Peter Deem honored by ACPA
The American Concrete Pavement Association has announced the winners of its Distinguished Service Awards, which recognize contributions by people in the concrete industry and top projects.  Honorary Life Membership ACPA recast its honorary life membership and named it in honor of Leet âEdâ Denton, retired president of Denton Enterprises of St. Clair Shores, Michigan. [âŚ]
December 19, 2019
Roadbuilding
ACPA backs report calling for more funding for interstate highways
The Transportation Research Board report states interstate funding needs to double or triple to build and replace pavements and bridges for future traffic.
April 23, 2019
Roadbuilding
Mack named chairman of 2019 ACPA Board of Directors
Chuck Niederriter, 2018 American Concrete Pavement Association Board of Directors Chairman, passed the gavel to Mack during the ACPA annual meeting.
January 31, 2019
Roadbuilding
ACPA: âStrongâ concrete pavement rebound to continue; new optimism from proposed Interstate renewal program
President and CEO of American Concrete Pavement Association says 2018 was the start of a strong rebound for the concrete pavement market. Learn more here.
January 22, 2019
Roadbuilding
The story of Americaâs first concrete street and the man who built it
The Columbus Neighborhoods video below tells the story of the first concrete street in America, which was built in Bellefontaine, Ohio, by George Wells Bartholomew Jr. in 1891. Susan B. Manecke, Bartholomewâs great-granddaughter, says, âI think that he had a big vision in terms of commerce in the United States, in the whole country, and if [âŚ]
February 28, 2018
Roadbuilding
Concrete pavement market seeing its biggest improvement in 5 years
The concrete pavement market is on pace for significant improvement in 2018 â and it comes amid industry optimism for a new federal gas tax and innovative infrastructure funding, according to the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). Gerald Voigt, ACPAâs president and CEO, says thereâs a strong market outlook fueled by the steadily rising use [âŚ]
January 29, 2018
Roadbuilding
Sustainability measures key to long-lasting concrete pavements
Life-cycle analysis (LCA) is emerging as a leading method of determining the environmental impact at both a macro and micro level in transportation projects in context of sustainability. The concrete pavement industry in particular is pushing for the increased use of this approach. LCAs, which are broadly used in Europe and are included in âgreenâ [âŚ]
November 28, 2017
Roadbuilding
Ceremony marking 70th anniversary of concrete pavement section of I-10 set for Aug. 18
Industry officials are holding a ceremony Aug. 18 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the construction of a 10-mile concrete pavement section of Interstate 10 between Ontario and Colton, California. This portion of the highway extends between Mulberry Street and Colton, and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) says it ârepresents a âcrown jewelâ to [âŚ]
August 11, 2017
Safety
Silica rule controversy continues despite OSHA enforcement delay
Depending on whom you talk to in the construction, aggregates and paving industries, the three-month enforcement delay of federal silica dust rules is an opportunity to fine-tune the compliance guidelines, or itâs a minor speedbump toward excessive government regulation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced April 6 it would delay the enforcement date [âŚ]
May 4, 2017
Roadbuilding
ACPA launches Interns for the Future program to attract individuals to the concrete pavement industry
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has launched a new internship program, âInterns for the Future Programâ aimed at attracting individuals who may not have considered the concrete pavement industry as a career option, but who âhave a passionâ for the industry. The association is partnering with the Innovative Pavement Research Foundation (IPRF), a 501(c)3 [âŚ]
January 27, 2017
Roadbuilding
ACPA presents Distinguished Service and Recognition Awards
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named the recipients of its 2016 Distinguished Service Recognition Awards, including the Marlin J. Knutson Award for Technical Achievement, the Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award and the Outstanding Pavement Promotion Award. The association named the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the recipient of [âŚ]
December 23, 2016
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