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Machine Matters

Commercial class pavers Smaller and lighter than their big brothers in the highway business, pavers less than 25,000 pounds are more sophisticated than ever. By Tom Jackson   Asphalt paving contractors who specialize in parking lots, paths and driveways don’t measure success by the ton; they measure it by time – as in how fast […]

February 24, 2010

Roadbuilding

Vulcan releases 4th-quarter results

Vulcan Materials Company announced results on Feb. 8 for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. For the full press release, including tables and a breakdown of earnings, click here: Vulcan_4Q2009PressRelease. The following are the fourth quarter summary and comparisons with the prior year: · Net earnings from continuing operations were a […]

February 8, 2010

Roadbuilding

CNN report: Firms that broke the law still get stimulus money

The federal stimulus program is funding roadway construction in many Massachusetts towns. But more than one-half of the companies that have received taxpayer dollars to perform the work have a history of breaking the law. According to an investigation by Boston University’s New England Center for Investigative Reporting, more than half the companies given stimulus […]

February 4, 2010

Roadbuilding

Mississippi DOT awards Granite Construction $22.4 million bridge demolition project

WATSONVILLE, Calif.–Granite Construction Company has been awarded a $22.4 million contract by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the demolition of the U.S. 82 Greenville Bridge located approximately 100 miles northwest of Jackson, Mississippi. The scope of the project includes demolition and removal of the 2.25-mile steel through-truss bridge that spans the Mississippi River. […]

January 13, 2010

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Some Chicago road repairs expedites for Olympic officials visit

It looks like some roads in Chicago are going to don their best black outfit — brand, spankin’ new asphalt. In an effort to impress the International Olympic Committee and show that Chicago is suitable for the 2016 Olympic Games, repair of some of the city’s roads has been expedited. That’s good news for Chicago. […]

January 6, 2010

Safety

Is your construction project award worthy?

Think your company has done a great job on a construction project or do you know of a colleague or agency who has? If so, why not nominate yourself or someone who know for the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) 2009 Awards Program. The program is now underway and award nomination forms are available for […]

January 5, 2010

Roadbuilding

World of Asphalt and AGG1 interactive Websites help attendees pre-plan show visit

Industry professionals can go online to access all the information they need to register for and participate in the upcoming AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo and World of Asphalt Show and Conference. The show Websites feature an interactive “My Show Planner” to help attendees organize their itinerary ahead of time. Visit www.worldofasphalt.com or www.agg1.org. World […]

January 5, 2010

Roadbuilding

Asphalt Institute names Bill Thorpe as board of directors chairman

The Asphalt Institute named William L. (Bill) Thorpe, Jr. of ALON USA/Paramount Petroleum Corporation as 2010 Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Institute’s annual meeting in Bonita Springs, Florida. Bill Kirk of Associated Asphalt was named vice chairman of the Institute for 2010 at the meeting, where the Institute also celebrated its 90th […]

December 22, 2009

Roadbuilding

Asphalt Pavement Alliance refutes claims that asphalt prices now match concrete costs

The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) is refuting claims by the concrete industry that the cost of asphalt pavements has risen to match the cost of concrete. “Asphalt pavement is the buy of the year,” said asphalt producer/contractor Larry Lemon, speaking on behalf of the National Asphalt Pavement Association, in a written statement. “There are a […]

November 11, 2009

Roadbuilding

Featured Articles: The Power of Milling

Versatile and adaptable, milling can help pavement and budget management programs.

October 1, 2009

Roadbuilding

Featured Articles: Keys to Managing RAP Variability

NCAT reveals the best ways to process multiple-source recycled asphalt pavement stockpiles to achieve consistency in the material and avoid the “God Only Knows” stockpile syndrome.

October 1, 2009

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar’s AP600D Asphalt Paver is EPA Tier 3 Compliant

The AP600D Asphalt Paver from Caterpillar has an 8-foot standard paving width and features an EPA Tier 3 compliant, high-powered engine with a heavy duty, front mounted cooling system, dual operation stations with the Advisor Monitoring System (AMS) and a material handling system with independent auger and conveyor controls. The paver’s tractor weight is 31,299 […]

September 29, 2009