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How Do You Measure Up?

Wheels are the most common measuring tool, but options vary and a new device hits the market.

Article • June 19th, 2009
A Paving Industry Snapshot

So, more than a solid month into the season and what's the industry look like? Here are some anecdotal insights: * There's a lot of potential sealcoating work in the bid pipeline. Contractor after contractor I talk with says they tried to jump start...

Blog • June 16th, 2009
Specialty Asphalt Products Eliminator

The entire Eliminator unit from Specialty Asphalt Products is only as wide as its drums allowing the operator to compact material right next to obstacles which eliminates plate compactor work.

Video • June 9th, 2009
Members Positioned for Banner Year

The National Pavement Contractors Association members are positioned for a banner year in 2009.

Article • May 18th, 2009
3 Biggest Concerns for Triangle Asphalt Paving

Triangle Asphalt Paving shares three of its biggest concerns for day to day operations in the paving industry.

Article • May 18th, 2009
Good news on paving front

It's only one project but a paving job on hold for lack of funds was recently put out for bid in Oak Park, IL. A stretch of East Avenue, a heavily trafficked suburban road, was slated for an overlay since 2007. Lack of funds, however, put the project...

Blog • March 31st, 2009
Visit NPCA Site to See if You’re an NPE Winner

NPCA Column

Article • March 24th, 2009
Tips to Help Contractors Get Business in a Tight Economy

Pavement maintenance contractors and consultants offer tips contractors can use to generate business in a tough economy.

Article • March 24th, 2009
How Every Paver Operator Should Start and End His Day

The paver operator should follow these steps to make sure the paver is in its best working condition at the start and end of a job.

Article • February 17th, 2009
NPCA Says Sell Preventive Maintenance

NPCA reports property managers will cut 2009 maintenance budgets.

Article • February 17th, 2009
The New NPCA for 2009

NPCA Column

Article • January 19th, 2009
Of pretzels, margaritas, and icy winter pavement

All summer long paving contractors have been fighting the sharply rising cost of hot mix asphalt...and now contractors who plow snow and who salt pavement have to worry about that de-icing material for the winter. According to an article in the...

Blog • October 28th, 2008
Proper planning & logistics

H&S Construction Co. floats, then executes, plan to pave island airport.

Article • October 17th, 2008
"E-inquiry" and a first webcast

Editorial

Article • October 17th, 2008
Screed Operator is the "Go Guy"

Keeps jobs on track, on target, on budget; keeps crews hopping

Article • October 17th, 2008