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Roadbuilding

ACPA Section

Agencies looking for dollar value balanced with road quality are looking at concrete overlays.

October 3, 2011

Roadbuilding

Lattatudes

Ray LaHood insists that transportation is still bipartisan, even today, and that, in the end, is the basis of his unbridled optimism.

May 9, 2011

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Caterpillar celebrates Generations

By Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – Surrounded by the green of Caterpillar’s Generations Park, John Disharoon noted the 30-percent increase in efficiency and 30-percent reduction in emissions of what his company has long termed a “track-type tractor.” “Most of you are thinking I’m talking about the D7E right next to me – and those are […]

March 22, 2011

Business

NRMCA offers online sustainability course

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association created a new sustainability course for contractors focusing on evironmentally-friendly practices and products that increase business performance. Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Structures provides detailed online instruction on how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can be used to assess the environmental performance of concrete structures and how the industry is […]

July 7, 2010

Business

NAPA changes 2011 Annual Meeting dates to Feb. 6-9

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has changed its 2011 Annual Meeting dates to better accommodate the program schedule. The revised information is listed below: WHAT: NAPA’s 2011 Annual Meeting WHEN: Feb. 6–9, 2011 WHERE: Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Florida WHY: NEW – Format change: Three and a half days filled […]

May 3, 2010

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar offsets CO2 emissions from Bauma 2010 Stand

Caterpillar today announced that it offset the 1,182 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions created by the 9,500 meters squared Caterpillar Zeppelin stand at bauma. Carbon offsets represent the reduction of greenhouse gases in one location – such as through a project – to offset emissions produced in another. The offsets support a coal mine methane […]

April 21, 2010

Roadbuilding

Sustainability tip: Where should contractors start on emissions compliance?

Emissions regulations are a complex and dynamic subject. Between federal and state regulations, contractors can feel like they’re chasing a moving target. To help gain a little perspective, let’s quickly review how emission tiers for new diesel engines and equipment all started and then look at where you can start – on the road to […]

March 11, 2010

Roadbuilding

Greenroads: Version 1.0 of rating system for roadway design, construction released

The University of Washington and CH2M Hill have jointly released a sustainability performance metric, or “rating system,” for roadway design and construction. The Greenroads system was unveiled at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting last month in Washington, D.C.,and  on Jan. 19, the Version 1.0 Rating System (80-page synopsis) was made publicly available.  (For the […]

February 18, 2010

Technology

Want to learn more about concrete sustainability?

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced its Fall Convention, which will take place Nov. 8-12, 2009 in New Orleans, La., at the New Orleans Marriott. The convention is slated to feature more than 300 committee meetings and more than 30 technical sessions, along with a Forum on Sustainability Convention attendees who register by Oct. 11, 2009 will receive […]

January 6, 2010

Roadbuilding

NAPA releases asphalt sustainability report

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has published what it’s calling the asphalt industry’s first-ever sustainability report. In announcing this publication, NAPA President Mike Acott commented in a written statement: “Most people probably do not give much thought to asphalt, even though it is an important part of our lives – after all, 94 percent of America’s 2 […]

October 20, 2009