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Balloon vs. Light Tower: When Diffused Light is Better

Should you join the growing ranks of balloon light users, even though light coverage area may be less and setup time greater than traditional light towers?

Article • September 21st, 2012

ARTBA Honors Efforts to Improve Roadway Work Zone Safety

Winners were recognized in three categories including outreach campaigns, training programs and innovations in technology.

Press Release • September 20th, 2012

ARTBA Sponsors Virtual Conference

Events cover transportation management and work zone safety

Press Release • September 20th, 2012

Future of Asphalt Industry in Focus at NAPA Annual Meeting

Business guru Jim Collins, leadership expert Alison Levine to deliver keynote addresses at February 2013 meeting

Press Release • September 19th, 2012

ISSA Supports National Pavement Preservation Research Project

With 50 years serving the pavement preservation industry, the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) supports the National Center for Asphalt Technology’s (NCAT) Pavement Preservation Effectiveness Study, the fifth cycle of the Pavement...

Press Release • September 19th, 2012

ARTBA Foundation Names Three Winners of 2012 Contractor Safety Awards

Entries were judged based on corporate safety culture, operational safety plans and worker training programs

Press Release • September 18th, 2012

Video: Granite Paves Anchorage International Airport with Warm Mix Asphalt

Granite Construction project managers count the benefits of laying warm mix asphalt (MWV Evotherm 3G warm-mix) in Alaska (5:21 min)

Video • September 18th, 2012

SW880 Asphalt Roller

The 29,560-lb. SW880 high-frequency vibratory asphalt roller features a 79-in. drum width and delivers up to 4,000 vpm. Counter-rotating eccentric weights ExactCompact meter measures impact spacing and determines travel speed needed to ensure...

Product • September 18th, 2012

H20i Compactor

The H20i features a 215-hp Deutz six-cylinder diesel engine that satisfies the stringent Tier 4i/EU IIIB/MLIT Step 4i requirements. Hammtronic electronic machine management system Available with smooth drum, padfoot segments or padfoot drum...

Product • September 18th, 2012

$1.5 Billion to be Cut from Roads, Transit and Rail in 2013 Unless Congress Acts

Trust-fund transportation programs will be exempt from the cuts while sequestration would cut non-exempt programs by 7.6% to 8.2%

Press Release • September 17th, 2012

High-tech Paver Keeps City Traffic on a Roll

Though the flying car is a recurring symbol of the future, research done in the real world suggests that roads will remain a big part of our daily lives and, if anything, our dependency on them will only increase. Ironically, while the design of the...

Article • September 17th, 2012

Tennessee Contractor Steve Wright Elected ARTBA Chairman

Makes ARTBA History, First Young Executive Development Program Graduate to Become Chief Elected Officer

Press Release • September 14th, 2012

ARTBA Elects 2012-13 Officers

Steve Wright of Wright Brothers Construction will serve as chairman of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association

Press Release • September 13th, 2012

ARTBA Announces 2012 Division Award Winners

Association recognizes six transportation design and construction industry leaders for their service and contributions

Press Release • September 13th, 2012

Six Ways to Deal with Underperforming Employees

The October issue of Asphalt Contractor offers our Training Review & Schedule (see page 70). This section lists various training opportunities from asphalt industry suppliers that you can take advantage of to improve your team. But what happens when...

Article • September 12th, 2012