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Pennies for Progress Funds Much-Needed Road Expansion

South Carolina’s Sloan Construction Company Inc. completes SC Hwy. 161 project funded entirely by York County’s innovative one percent sales tax program

By Greg Udelhofen

Preserving a Scenic Cape Cod Road

Aggregate Industries thin lift mix design provides an environmentally friendly and cost-effective pavement preservation solution

Independence Construction Invests in Plant, Future

Leading Mid-Atlantic heavy construction firm adds state-of-the-art asphalt production facility to better serve customer needs now and in the future

By Greg Udelhofen

Trimble's New Mill and Fill Solutions for Road Resurfacing Contractors Increase Smoothness and Reduce Costs

Contractors equipped with Trimble's new 3D milling and paving systems able to make more competitive bids on stimulus construction projects.

Slashing Costs with Smart Tool Tracking Technology

Maximize profits on lower-margin bids with an effective tool tracking and equipment management system.

From Pug Mill to Placement, Asphalt Paving Requires Coordinated Teamwork

A typical hot mix asphalt jobsite is a choreographed endeavor in which each individual crew member plays a crucial role in ensuring placement of a smooth, precisely compacted surface.

Passionate Debate

The current bill expires at the end of September and without passage of a new bill by the end of this year, much of the positive momentum generated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus program will be lost.

By Greg Udelhofen

Crushing/Screening Equipment Pays the Way

Investing in this equipment benefits you and your customers, and makes you both better environmental stewards

By Greg Udelhofen

Cutting Through the Infrastructure Investment Fog

Spending now promises substantial growth for the future

By Curt Bennink

Milling and Recycling Markets Grind Ahead

The infusion of roadbuilding funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is driving demand for the use of milling machines and recycling/stabilization equipment. Such equipment enables the in-place recycling of asphalt and concrete for faster repairs and reduced material costs, enabling state DOTs to stretch stimulus dollars further.

By Curt Bennink

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