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Sustainability
How Asphalt Pavement Industry Will Decarbonize
In a follow-up to its 2022 GHG Emissions Inventory for Asphalt Mix Production in the United States, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) provides a comprehensive roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from asphalt pavements.
Asphalt
Everything We Saw At World of Asphalt 2024
Asphalt Plants
How Principio Asphalt Grew During Historic Labor Shortage
Asphalt
Brigade Electronics to Share VR Tech at World of Asphalt
Asphalt Test Equipment
Astec Reveals IntelliPac Moisture System for Asphalt Producers
Pavement Preservation & Maintenance
How Sealtite Asphalt Increased the Value of Their Business
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Asphalt
2024 State of the Road Building Industry: Into the Unknown
A year ago, there was a growing sense that 2023 would see some form of economic recession, but that didn't happen. This contributes to a greater sense of uncertainty as experts look toward 2024. The takeaway? Be prepared for anything.
Asphalt Recycling
Green Asphalt: Be Humble and Kick Asphalt
One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.
Sponsored
Weiler P385C Raises the Standard for Commercial Pavers
The P385C raises the standard with more power, improved screed heat system, variable speed conveyors and augers and more robust conveyor drive system.
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Asphalt
World of Asphalt Preview Guide 2024
The biggest product showcase and event for asphalt producers, pavers, and everything in-between.
Sustainability
Groundbreaking Carbon Neutral Asphalt Material
Prominent construction materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, has launched Foamix Eco, a groundbreaking, onsite asphalt material that can achieve carbon neutral status. Could the UK product see use in the domestic market soon?
Asphalt
Astec Expands Rock to Road Strategy at World of Asphalt 2024
Five new products and product features will be on display at Astec's booth #1263 where attendees will get a first-hand look at innovative additions to crushing, paving, and milling.
Asphalt Plants
Tips for Buying or Upgrading an Asphalt Plant
Are you an asphalt paving contractor working on blacktop, parking lots, commercial, and/or residential? Have you've ever considered owning your own asphalt production facility? Depending on your size and scope, it might be time to take the plunge!
Infrastructure
Building Better Cities: The Future of Transportation Infrastructure
When the people that design transportation infrastructure and the people that build it are on the same page, the future of America's cities will be much brighter than its past.
Pavement Maintenance
The First PAVE/X Smashed Expectations
The inaugural, premier event for pavement maintenance professionals launched this week in downtown San Antonio, TX, and the well attended event exceeded the highest estimates!
Sponsored
Weiler P385C Raises the Standard for Commercial Pavers
The P385C raises the standard with more power, improved screed heat system, variable speed conveyors and augers and more robust conveyor drive system.
Asphalt
New Chairman Came from Humble Beginning, Cast Big Vision at NAPA Annual 2024
At the Omni Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) held its annual meeting, a new chairman took the reigns, and, in the shadow of an election year, political influence was a hot topic.
Asphalt Plants
Ammann America Relocates Headquarters
According to the company, strong customer growth has prompted Ammann America to secure a new, larger facility.
Asphalt
How To Make Warm Mix Asphalt Work At Your Plant
Developed in the 1990s, Warm Mix Asphalt is anything but a new technology. However, there's still a fair amount of stigma associated with it in the road building industry, despite the Federal Highway Administration's pivot in 2010.
Top 30 Editor’s Choice
Submit New, Innovative Products for Asphalt Contractor's 2024 Top 30
Asphalt Contractor’s 2024 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Products award highlights the Top 30 innovations and technologies available to help asphalt contractors and producers work more efficiently, safely, sustainably, and profitably.
Infrastructure
A Future Without The Highway Trust Fund?
Electric vehicle ownership saw its biggest single year increase in 2023, and that trend is expected to continue, along with the decline of fossil fuel tax revenue. There's a ticking clock in Washington: The IIJA expires in 2026. Then what?
Asphalt Recycling
Green Asphalt: Be Humble and Kick Asphalt
One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.
No Edge Lines
Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3
Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.
Asphalt Test Equipment
Moisture Measurement Ensures Asphalt Producers Get the Right Mix
To ensure asphalt producers get the right mix automated, instant moisture measurement is critical to achieving asphalt quality, durability, and performance.
Training & Education
Asphalt Contractor's 2023-2024 Training Guide
This guide offers training and education opportunities for contractors, a schedule of both in-person and remote sessions to expand employee skills and grow their value to your clients and your company.
Asphalt
Three Reasons To Abandon Asphalt Sampling Behind the Paver
The arguments for implementing serious changes are piling up faster than a pile of RAP.
Crushing & Screening Plants
Kleemann Unveils MOBIREX MR 130i PRO Impact Crusher
Equipped with an electric 335 hp drive, the MOBIREX MR 130i PRO serves as a primary and secondary crusher for recycling, material screening and debris handling.
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In 2024, LeeBoy is Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary! 🥳
LeeBoy has 60 years of success in driving innovation, quality and progress. We are honored to be a part of this great industry.
Asphalt Plants
Portable Asphalt Plants: New Emission Reporting Requirements
On August 30, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing on a slate of new rules and definitions concerning air emission reporting requirements for portable asphalt plants. How is it expected to impact the industry?
Infrastructure
Final Ruling by Department of Labor Means Big Changes for Road Builders
Aided by labor groups, advocates, and other industry stakeholders’ comments, the Davis-Bacon Act sees the most comprehensive updates in 40 years. What immediate impacts will be felt by road builders?
Infrastructure
Road Construction Wages To Change Under New Labor Rules
Aided by labor groups, advocates, and other industry stakeholders’ comments, the Davis-Bacon Act sees the most comprehensive updates in 40 years. What immediate impacts will be felt by the road building and asphalt industry?
Construction Technology
What Can ChatGPT AI Do For Asphalt Contractors?
The rise of "A.I." to the level of household name means everyone has an opinion, but true expertise is harder to come by. What can these algorithms do for the likes of our industry? Can they help you answer your asphalt or business questions?
Sustainability
What the Government Doesn't Know Can Hurt You, and Other Reasons to File EPDs Now
For asphalt producers and road building contractors, now is a critical time to gather data and file Environmental Product Declarations as U.S. federal agencies will use them to set rules and guidance nationwide.
Sustainability
What Contractors Really Think About EPDs
We spoke to five producers who have already completed Environmental Product Declarations, in an effort to gauge the truth about the process, benefits, and what it looks like from the other side.
Additives
An Argument for Increased RAP Percentages Nationwide
While the demand for stricter environmental standards grows, piles of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) do too. Policy changes are needed before state and federal projects can accept the higher mix percentages.
Automation Systems
Go Inside Your Asphalt Plant Using Augmented Reality
One of the coolest exhibits at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023 was the AR asphalt plant tour put on at the Gencor Industries' booth. Using a smart tablet, anyone can get inside the inner workings of their plant, and see what's going on, and how everything works.
Asphalt Plants
How Wear Protection Improves Asphalt Sustainability
Operators of asphalt mixing plant and route equipment can substantially reduce their maintenance costs and downtime by taking advantage of the latest wearfacing technologies.
Hops & Highways
Hops & Highways S3 E01: LIVE FROM CONEXPO 2023
Brandon Noel, Editor of Asphalt Contractor Magazine, and Evan Triggs, VP Earthwave Technologies, have a Sierra Nevada pale ale at CONEXPO 2023, and discuss the post COVID construction tech-boom, and some possible futures for the industry.
Asphalt
What Everyone in the Asphalt Industry Needs to Know About EPDs
If you are a producer, paver, or even a maintenance professional, NAPA's Director of Sustainable Pavements, Joseph Shacat wants you to be ahead of the curve when it comes to Environmental Product Declarations.