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Tag: Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA)
Roadbuilding
Smooth Going
How new technology is changing in the quest for smooth pavements
October 2, 2013
Roadbuilding
Long Live Asphalt Pavements
The perpetual pavement project on California’s I-5 has sparked a trend in the state for asphalt pavements designed to last 40 years with minimal maintenance.
October 2, 2013
Roadbuilding
The Durability Factor
The goal is performance over time.
August 7, 2013
Roadbuilding
RoadWorks
Americans think their transportation systems are fair or poor, states need more freedom to use P3s, trade shows hit records and more industry news items are featured.
February 18, 2012
Roadbuilding
RoadWorks
Americans think their transportation systems are fair or poor, states need more freedom to use P3s, trade shows hit records and more industry news items are featured.
February 18, 2012
Construction Equipment
New White Paper: Keys to Alternate Bidding
Alternate bidding is a complex subject, but a new white paper, Keys to a Successful Alternate Bidding Process, breaks it down for contractors and agencies. It outlines the procedures set up by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and covers the factors considered in alternate bids, such as initial cost, construction time, and future costs. Also […]
February 2, 2011
Safety
Asphalt Pavement Alliance releases Pavement Type Selection position paper
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has released a new position paper, Pavement Type Selection. This document, created by the APA’s Economics Team, sets out principles that state DOTs and other agencies can use in choosing whether to use asphalt or concrete pavement for a particular roadway. It discusses the Design Guides published by the American […]
August 25, 2010
Technology
Asphalt Pavement Alliance releases new life-cycle cost software
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has released new software for life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of pavements. The new software, called LCCAExpress, uses the principles recommended by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to compare the economics of alternative designs for a given road project. LCCAExpress is a simplified version of the APA’s original LCCA software. Geared […]
June 9, 2010
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Pavement Alliance releases new life-cycle cost software
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has released new software for life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of pavements. The new software, called LCCAExpress, uses the principles recommended by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to compare the economics of alternative designs for a given road project. LCCAExpress is a simplified version of the APA’s original LCCA software. Geared […]
June 8, 2010
Technology
A new white paper: Jobs in the Asphalt Pavement Industry
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has released a new white paper, Jobs in the Asphalt Pavement Industry: A Profile of the Men and Women Who Build Our Nation’s Infrastructure. The document highlights the varied jobs that are a part of asphalt road construction and the collective impact that the industry has on the rest of […]
June 7, 2010
Safety
Congress introduces toxic chemicals legislation
Congress has introduced legislation to revamp the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), according to the National Asphalt Association (NAPA). The Senate version, “Toxic Chemicals Safety Act” would shift the burden of assessing chemical safety away from EPA and into the hands of the producer or manufacturer, according to the Asphalt Pavement Alliance […]
May 11, 2010
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