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In The January 2006 Issue
Features
Lafarge Delivers Night Paving Solution
Coordinated milling and paving operations prove to be best approach for resurfacing Boulder's historic Pearl Street Mall project.
Paving Crew Rolls with the Pressure
The chance to test a new roller couldn’t have come at a better time, as Milestone Contractors meets a tight completion deadline on the Metropolis shopping center project.
Measure End Results to Eliminate Thermal Segregation
Many state DOTs are specifying a remixing procedure to prevent material and thermal segregation in order to achieve desired compaction densities and longer lasting roads.
Milling Service Adds Control, Profits
A small milling machine expands contractor's business.
Tackling California Sierra Nevada I-80 Recycling Project
Use of recycled pavement on I-80 saves taxpayers & motorist money.
Preservation Products
Asphalt's preservation products for January 2006.
Paving Products
Ashpalt's paving products for January 2006.
Bigger Is Better
Size matters even in the HMA business.
Increase Profits by Improving Asphalt Plant Efficiency
New plant audit program helps to improve production efficiency and profitability.
Plant Products
Asphalt's plant products for January 2006.
Product Showcase
Product Showcase
A product showcase for January 2006.
Editor's Perspective
The Sky Is Not Falling
Two news items in this issue present conflicting forecasts regarding the financial means to construct and maintain our highway infrastructure.
Departments
CTI Offers Control Solutions
Southern Asphalt purchases second drum plant control system.
Hot Topics
Industry News
Asphalt industry news for January 2006
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