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Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Technologies taking form under the watchful eyes of the National Asphalt Pavement Association and the Federal Highway Administration.
August 2, 2011
With warm-mix asphalt, “it’s important that we add the technology as part of the mix design,” says FHWA’s Mike Corrigan, “That way, we can identify where there potentially could be issues, especially where you have a high-traffic application such as an Interstate.”
Roadbuilding
‘Rally for the Roads’ on May 25 in D.C. will tout need for adequate highway funding
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and its allied trade associations will sponsor a “Rally for Roads” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 25 at 11 a.m. EDT, to bring attention to the critical need for Congress to develop and pass a well-funded, multi-year highway reauthorization bill. The Rally will […]
May 21, 2011
Construction Equipment
‘Rally for the Roads’ on 5/25 in D.C. will tout need for well-funded, multi-year highway reauthorization bill
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and its allied trade associations will sponsor a “Rally for Roads” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 25 at 11 a.m. EDT, to bring attention to the critical need for Congress to develop and pass a well-funded, multi-year highway reauthorization bill. The Rally will […]
May 9, 2011
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
‘Back to gravel’ doesn’t have to be the only choice for a failing road … even if funds are scarce.
April 1, 2011
Construction Equipment
Final Word
The construction side of high speed rail By Kirk Landers By now you’ve heard the popular points in the debate over high-speed rail: It is or isn’t economically viable, it is or isn’t a worthwhile form of transportation, it is or isn’t a political pipe dream that has no chance of becoming a reality in […]
October 5, 2010
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Roadbuilding
Asphalt Today
Thin overlays offers a cost-effective way to extend the life of a good pavement. Meanwhile, new research shows that asphalt pavement sections can be designed thinner
October 1, 2010
Since 2004, the Michigan DOT has laid approximately 800 lane-miles of HMA-Ultra Thin overlays at ¾-inch thick.
Construction Equipment
Final Word
The construction side of high speed rail By Kirk Landers By now you’ve heard the popular points in the debate over high-speed rail: It is or isn’t economically viable, it is or isn’t a worthwhile form of transportation, it is or isn’t a political pipe dream that has no chance of becoming a reality in […]
September 2, 2010
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Roadbuilding
Road Science Tutorial
As more durable hot mix asphalt pavement designs are explored in the United States, two-lift asphalt paving as it’s practiced in Europe offers potential for consideration.
September 1, 2010
Dynapac’s Compactasphalt system places two lifts of asphalt, hot-on-hot, using a single, large, modified paver and two compacting screeds. Photo courtesy of Dynapac
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Pavement Alliance announces new campaign, industry unity at World of Asphalt
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance announced at the World of Asphalt (WOA) Show and Conference, held Feb. 15-19 in Cincinnati, Ohio,  the launch of its new campaign in support of asphalt pavements. “This is a great partnership between the State Asphalt Pavement Associations (SAPA), the Asphalt Institute (AI), and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA),” said […]
February 23, 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
Financial District: Long Tunnel, No Light
Treading water. It was a metaphor raised several times during a gloomy press conference to paint a picture of American transportation contracting companies trying to survive.
December 1, 2009
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
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