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Roadbuilding
Cat eRoutes allows contractors to track and coordinate asphalt paving trucks, plants and pavers
Caterpillar's eRoutes allows contractors visibility to asphalt production process to help eliminate paver stops. Learn more about how the system works here.
December 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
Astec Industries attributes recent sales and earnings boost to FAST Act
Asphalt plant manufacturer and Roadtec parent company Astec Industries has reported net sales of $294.4 million for the second quarter this year, a 9.9 percent increase compared to the same time period last year. Earnings increased 35.2 percent from $11.8 million in 2Q 2015 to $18.2 million this year. Domestic sales increased 24.5 percent to $243.3 […]
July 28, 2016
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
NAPA launches asphalt plant “Diamond” best practices recognition program
The National Asphalt Pavement Association has created the Diamond Terminal Commendation program to help asphalt terminal operations to “demonstrate their commitment to best practices for operations.” “The Diamond Commendation program encourages continuous improvement. It is a way for asphalt plants to benchmark their operations, and it provides a blueprint for how to improve them,” NAPA 2014 Chairman William C. […]
February 10, 2015
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Drum Mixers’ EX Series asphalt plants feature single-drum counterflow technology
Asphalt Drum Mixers (ADM) has introduced its EX Series asphalt plants, which feature single-drum counterflow technology. Available in a portable or stationary version, the plant is designed for low to medium production applications and features a compact design. The machine, which produces 100 to 425 tons per hour, uses counterflow technology to separate drying and […]
December 12, 2013
Roadbuilding
Equipment World Contractor of the Year, 2012
Steve Cosper got his love of construction as a teenager working summer jobs. But it was his keen appreciation for financial management and an aggressive use of digital technology that helped his company survive the recession.
June 7, 2012
Success Stories
Steve Cosper, Granite Contracting, Contractor of the Year, 2012
By Tom Jackson Steve Cosper got his love of construction as a teenager working summer jobs. But it was his keen appreciation for financial management and an aggressive use of digital technology that helped his company survive the recession. Dusting off bluetops for a highway contractor in the hot Alabama sun may not seem like […]
April 29, 2012
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