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12 contractors win national awards from NAPA for asphalt pavements
The annual conference of the National Asphalt Pavement Association presented awards to 12 asphalt contractors who stood out in 2019, with its top award going to Shelly & Sands of Zanesville, Ohio. Shelly & Sands and the Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 are the winners of NAPA’s 2019 Sheldon G. Hayes Award for excellence […]
February 11, 2020
Roadbuilding
NAPA releases Design & Construction of Heavy-Duty Pavements 2nd edition
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) released an updated second edition of Design & Construction of Heavy-Duty Pavements (Quality Improvement Series – QIP 123) on August 27. The publication covers structural design, material section, mixture design, production, construction, and quality control considerations for heavy-duty asphalt pavements, including a discussion on large-stone mixes. “Heavy-duty asphalt pavements […]
September 12, 2019
Roadbuilding
Study: Keeping roads smooth reduces greenhouse gas emissions
A recent study led by Rutgers determined that extending the life of pavement can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Get more info on the study on Equipment World.
January 21, 2019
Roadbuilding
Hutchens Construction (Mo.) wins national Ray Brown Airport Pavement Award
Hutchens Construction Co. of Cassville, Missouri, has won the 2017 Ray Brown Airport Pavement Award for excellence in construction of an asphalt airport pavement. The company received its award February 14 during the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) 63rd annual meeting in San Diego. Hutchens earned the award for asphalt rehabilitation and paving work at […]
February 21, 2018
Roadbuilding
Caltrans covers the basics of concrete, asphalt pavement applications
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has created a video to offer the public guidance on the differences between concrete and asphalt pavements, including how they’re made and the applications in which they are used. For example, the agency uses concrete in cities and mountain passes for “high-truck traffic, chains and studded tires,” and asphalt […]
March 15, 2017
Roadbuilding
How the bond coat makes for long-lasting roads and how new materials are making it more effective
Experts agree: For long-lived asphalt pavements and overlays, bond them with a well-placed bond or “tack” coat. But in practice, they’re not applied consistently, compromising the long-term performance of the bituminous surfacing. Understanding and correct placement of bond or tack coats is essential for long-lived asphalt pavements. New research underscores the importance of bond coats, […]
July 21, 2016
Roadbuilding
NAPA seeking nominations for Larry H. Lemon Quality in Construction Award, honoring high-quality small projects
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is seeking nominations for its Larry H. Lemon Quality in Construction (QIC) Award, which recognizes high-quality small projects using less than 50,000 tons of asphalt. The award was created in 2013 and recognizes the ten top-rated general asphalt paving projects meeting the size criteria. It is named after Larry […]
September 9, 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. “This is the only conference to focus exclusively on issues related to environment, health, […]
February 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
The ABCs of RCC
Roller-compacted concrete advances its invasion of pavements.
December 4, 2013
Roadbuilding
Evolving Overlays
Thinner concrete for preserving pavements is evolving.
September 9, 2013
Roadbuilding
Loss of Cover
Decoding the secrets of asphalt stripping and raveling.
July 5, 2013
Roadbuilding
Road Science
Low-energy asphalt mixes reduce viscosity — without the heat.
August 5, 2012
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