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Asphalt
Silver Star Construction Paves the Way for Improvements
Mobile technology helps the asphalt company improve offsite operations
Business
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: Lifting Isn't the Only Reason for Construction Back Pain
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 29: How Asphalt Equipment Has Evolved to Keep Workers Safe
Asphalt Pavers
See How the Dynapac MatTracker Works
Asphalt Pavers
Dynapac MatTracker
Pavement Preservation & Maintenance
Report: Invigorate Asphalt Rejuvenator Helps Push RAP Usage Past 45%
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Construction Update
[VIDEO] The Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: Causes and Solutions for Construction Back Pain
Here's why the most-read construction stories include when to use walk-behind trenchers, stand-on skid steers, and vacuum excavators, how to keep construction material delivery accountable, another measure of construction’s supply problem
Business
Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: OSHA Enforcement Changes Coming Soon
Most-read construction stories include inflation and a tough transition to the post-COVID construction economy, Ford F-150 technology increases towing and hauling safety, benefits of hauling asphalt in live-bottom trailers, Top 5 industry trends to watch
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Video Series
On The Road with Leeboy is a limited series focused on the latest happenings in the asphalt and paving industries.
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Compaction Equipment
Consider Safety When Selecting Compaction Equipment
These are a few standout features for a safer, more efficient compaction roller
Along These Lines
It's Infrastructure Week All Over Again
President Biden and his team are hoping to avoid Infrastructure Week becoming the running punchline it was during the Trump Administration.
Hops & Highways
Hops & Highways Episode 28: Why the Asphalt Industry Needs Innovation
If asphalt paving contractors and mix producers are going to stay competitive, they need to try new materials and technologies to stay ahead of their competition and impending regulations
Asphalt
Asphalt Contractor Announces 2021 Top 30 Editor's Choice Products
It's more important now than ever before to have the best equipment in your fleet to stay competitive. These Top 30 Products represent both the tried and true and the new and improved.
Asphalt
Benefits of Using Live-Bottom Trailers to Haul Asphalt
These trailers can increase safety, decrease unloading times and improve operations for paving contractors
Crushing & Screening Plants
McCloskey I4C Compact Impact Crusher
Heavy-duty impact crusher brings the power and productivity of a 44.3-in. impactor to a compact footprint for maximum maneuverability.
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Video Series
On The Road with Leeboy is a limited series focused on the latest happenings in the asphalt and paving industries.
Business
Two-Day Management Focused Event, Ignite Construction Summit set for November 2021
Planned for November 3-5 in Las Vegas, the exclusive event for construction business owners announces the speaker lineup.
Infrastructure
Transportation Secretary Expects to See "Real Movement" on Infrastructure this Month
In a conversation with Punchbowl News sponsored by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Pete Buttigieg said Congress will be very busy in the coming days working on the American Jobs Plan
Infrastructure
AgileMapper from Roadbotics Helps Document Infrastructure Assets
AgileMapper snaps, tags and maps assets with the speed and power of artificial intelligence. Tasks like asset inventories and inspections, monitoring sidewalks and tracking multiple projects can now be streamlined and simplified
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 27: How to Improve Work Zone Safety
In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week, Jess & Dormie talk to an industry professional about her experience with work zone safety and share best practices to improve crew safety in the field.
Asphalt
Illinois Congressional Leaders Introduce Distracted Driving Bill
The bill is aimed at reducing crashes involving distracted drivers and preventing roadside deaths through the use of technology and increased public awareness
Asphalt
How Data Helps Improve Racetrack Surfaces
There's a lot riding on racetracks. Technology helps ensure the surface is up to the demand while improving safety, rideability and competitiveness, leading to a better experience for all involved.
Asphalt
Work Zone Fatalities Reach 15-Year High
In 2019, the most recent year for which data are available, 842 people died in highway work-zone crashes compared to 757 the year before. The 11.2-percent increase is the largest percentage increase of highway work zone fatalities since 2006.
Pavement Maintenance
Best Practices for Residential and Commercial Paving
Getting back to the basics with tips on how to plan, prepare and execute successful paving jobs.
Infrastructure
Bipartisan Solutions to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
The Problem Solvers Caucus released a new report of bipartisan policy recommendations to build a strong, successful 21st Century infrastructure network for America.
Asphalt
How Asphalt Contactors Can Benefit From Mobile On-Site Buildings
Out of date material storage facilities can hamper productivity and efficiency at the asphalt plant
Infrastructure
Differences Between Republican Infrastructure Plan & Biden's American Jobs Plan
This infographic shows a spending comparison between the $568 billion Republican proposal and Biden's more expansive one, which includes funds for schools and eldercare.
Digging Deeper
Asphalt Companies Strive to Improve Work Zone Safety
Asphalt Materials Inc. has created a culture of safety at their company to achieve their goal of getting every worker get home to their families each night.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 26: What is the Highway Trust Fund?
Republican leaders have released a counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Jobs Plan. What does the plan include and how will they pay for it? Watch the latest news from Jess & Dormie to learn more.
Video Network
Wirtgen America Emerges from COVID-19 Stronger Than Ever
The impact of COVID-19 cannot be understated. In a year full of challenges, Wirtgen America saw opportunity to grow and made it a priority to remain close to their customers.
Asphalt
Report and Case Study Highlight Capabilities of Asphalt Pavements to Improve Transportation Infrastructure
The National Asphalt Pavement Association released a new document that lays out what resilience means in the context of asphalt pavement and provides future tools to create "the more resilient pavement network of the future".
Construction Technology
Subcontractor App Connects Paperwork, Communication
TargetDocs, a Maryland-based technology startup, received entrepreneurial startup funds for its subcontractor app.
Plant Components
Blue Smoke Control Introduces X-VOCS System to Eliminate Asphalt Plant Odors
Asphalt
Embrace the Business Advantages of Sustainability and Resilience
Early indicators suggest that these two topics will be at the forefront of the Department of Transportation under President Biden, but they could also be key to making companies more profitable.
Asphalt
Heavy Equipment Operator Program Helping to Advance Careers in Construction
Programs all over the country are working to fill the pipeline of workers starting with high school. Here's why Ocean County Vocational Technical School amped up their program for these in-demand careers.
Asphalt
Developing an OSHA-Compliant Respiratory Plan at Your Asphalt Plant
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies must continue to ensure compliance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection and Respirable Crystalline Silica standards, especially at the asphalt plant as obligations for engineering controls commences June 23
Asphalt
BROCK Industries Hires New Manufacturing Manager
Junior Lasley has joined the company from Astec, Inc.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode 25: Workforce Development Tips from Industry Veterans
Contractors around the country are struggling to find workers to fill their open jobs. Mike Devine, president of Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. & Brodie Hutchins, vice president of dealer development at Wirtgen America share their ideas for change.
Infrastructure
Industry Groups Pressure Congress to Act on Infrastructure
18 organizations urge Congress to provide funding to close a $756 billion “investment gap” in the nation’s surface transportation system.
