For Construction Pros

Complex Highway Loop Benefits from a Calculated Risk

Sherwood Construction is utilizing dual GPS machine control to ensure its trimmer-reclaimer meets accuracy requirements on the Tulsa Interdispersal Loop project.

Article • January 28th, 2011

Iowa Counties Struggle to Maintain Roads

Road maintenance lags as revenues from gasoline and diesel taxes have flattened and road construction costs have soared.

Press Release • January 27th, 2011

Potholes Gape From Detroit to New York as Funds Fade

The longest recession since World War II and the slow-paced recovery have left states facing deficits that may surpass $140 billion in the next fiscal year, with only $6 billion in federal Recovery Act funds remaining to help close the gaps...

Press Release • January 25th, 2011

A Lesson in Pothole Repair Economics

Irondequoit Uses Electric-Heated Unit To Increase Longevity & Efficiency

Article • January 18th, 2011

How to Make the Jump to Large Cracksealing Kettles & Applicators

Tips for contractors looking to expand their pavement cracksealing operation

Article • January 18th, 2011

Another Bashing of Coal Tar Sealer -- Just in Time for Seminar at NPE

Another report, this one in Sunday's Chicago Tribune, about the supposed hazards of refined coal tar sealer, this report citing a study in Lake in the Hills, a suburb of Chicago. Since I haven't read the study (and am certainly no scientist) I'm not...

Blog • January 17th, 2011

Hot Mix January 2011

News from the paving and pavement maintenance industry.

Article • January 16th, 2011

Picking Up Scraps at Bid Time

Bid time is the one formal time contractors can work to ensure that they don't give up anything more than they have to.

Article • January 16th, 2011

New Studies Defend Use of Refined Tar-based Sealers

PCTC reports pavement sealers not main source of PAHs in environment.

Article • January 16th, 2011

Two Different Roads, Two Similar Problems, One Solution

Curran Contracting uses Full Depth Reclamation with Class C fly ash to correct and stabilize two Illinois roads with huge cost savings

Article • January 11th, 2011

Milling Machines Take on Illinois Interstate

With the challenge to keep all the equipment running at the same time, Gallagher Asphalt uses three milling machines in echelon to mill I-57 in Kankakee County, IL, south of Chicago.

Article • January 11th, 2011

Recycling Construction Waste Boosts Contractors' Bottom Lines

Contractors share their experience gearing up to recycle wood, asphalt millings, shingles and other waste into reusable products

Article • January 5th, 2011

Select the Right Infrared Equipment for Your Business

Consider multiple factors before purchasing infrared equipment.

Article • January 4th, 2011

Hot Mix December 2010

Crafco Acquires Deery Crafco, Inc., an Ergon Company with headquarters in Chandler, AZ, announced in December it had purchased substantially all the assets of Deery American Corporation and its affiliated companies. The transaction was effective...

Article • December 27th, 2010

Quality Milling to Achieve Smoothness

Learn how proper milling eliminates unnecessary asphalt and achieves the smoothest ride

Event • December 20th, 2010