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While largely foreign to most contractors in the early stages of the pandemic, platforms such as Zoom soon enabled companies to maintain critical face-to-face interactions.

Will Construction’s High-Tech Embrace Continue Post-pandemic?

Construction has seen a surging acceptance of various forms of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. But will it continue once the crisis is over?

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Here's Why Cutting Construction Carbon is an Opportunity Few Contractors Can Afford to Deny

Building construction and operation creates 38% of global carbon emissions, and as investment in green building accelerates post-pandemic, change in materials and methods are on a path to become common in less than 10 years

Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity

Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity

Learn how a shell replacement at Vulcan Materials Co. in Tucson provided for more RAP use. Click to read the full article.

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LeeBoy 8616D Asphalt Paver

Screed maintenance is just like any other type of maintenance: if you ignore it, you pay in the long run. If the crew takes a little time in the morning to ‘zero’ out the screed adjustments and make a visual inspection of the screed condition, you start out the day giving your crew the best chance for success.

The Importance of Screed Maintenance

A clean, level and well-adjusted screed helps ensure a quality mat

Segregation in asphalt has detrimental effects on the final performance of a roadway. The pavement will have reduced fatigue life, rutting, raveling and moisture damage. These effects can cause a severe reduction in pavement life. While there are many of causes for segregation, there are also many way to avoid it.

Causes & Cures for Segregation in Asphalt Pavements

By identifying where segregation can occur, asphalt producers and paving professionals can work to prevent this problem

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[VIDEO] Five Forces Acting on Your Asphalt Paving Screed

Watch our top five forces acting on your asphalt paving screed and how you can improve them.

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[VIDEO] Cat Paving Advances Milling Machine Line, Compaction and Mat-Quality Technology at Conexpo 2020

JR Lorenzetti, global sales manager for Cat paving, summarizes the improvements in Cat's new milling machines and the high-tech advantages of Command for Compaction autonomy and infrared mat-monitoring for paving quality control

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[VIDEO] Cat Paving Brings Compaction Automation, Thermal Mat Imaging to Conexpo

Overview of Caterpillar Paving's Conexpo display ranges from hands-free Command for Compaction automation, an AP1055F paver with mat-temperature imaging for quality control and PM822 with 6% boost to 800 hp.

Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity

Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity

Learn how a shell replacement at Vulcan Materials Co. in Tucson provided for more RAP use. Click to read the full article.

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[VIDEO] Topcon Technology Helps Accelerate Asphalt Paving Accuracy

The Topcon Thermal Mapper for asphalt paving is designed to monitor temperature segregation to prevent future problems and measure performance, as well as easily provide accurate compliance reporting — all with real-time kinematic positioning accuracy

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Thermal Mapping for Caterpillar Asphalt Pavers

Viewing real-time temperatures, contractors can identify variations and take action to manage the plant to paver delivery process and fine-tune paving practices for more uniform lay-down temperatures.

Carlson Paving Products EZC34 High-Compaction Tamper Bar Screed

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[VIDEO] New Control Stations for Roadtec Pavers Help Improve Contractor Productivity

The new control stations are immediately available on the RP-250e Asphalt Paver and will be rolled out to all Roadtec, Inc. pavers in the future

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[VIDEO] Cat Paving Features Technology to Help Asphalt Contractors

Cat Paving Products has introduced new thermal mapping for their asphalt pavers. That coupled with the eRoutes app for asphalt paving will help contractors lay a more consistent and longer lasting asphalt mat.

[VIDEO] Dynapac Introduced the SD2500CS Asphalt Paver at CONEXPO 2020

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Topcon Thermal Mapping System for Asphalt Paving

Temperature quality control system will help accelerate asphalt paving outcomes

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Dynapac F80W Ride-On Mini Wheeled Paver

This wheeled paver has a standard paving width of 31-in. to 51-in. and is ideal for patchwork, trench paving, bicycle paths and golf cart paths.

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Dynapac SD Asphalt Paver Range with "THE" High Compaction Screed

Weiler P395 Commercial Asphalt Paver

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Asphalt Paving Technology Aids in Rehabilitation of Jade-Weser Airport

WITOS Paving Plus assists in achieving accurate and consistent results, from the plant to the paver, in real time

Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity

Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity

Learn how a shell replacement at Vulcan Materials Co. in Tucson provided for more RAP use. Click to read the full article.

Million Ton Paver Guarantee

Volvo Brings Back Million Ton Guarantee for 7000 Series Pavers

Volvo’s North American after-purchase program gives customers support for replacement of auger and conveyor system wear parts over a 5-year period.

The 16-year-old pavement on the 2.38 mile Barber Motorsports Racetack was in desperate need of repair and the Granite Desert Cities crew stepped up to complete the work, but with no shortage of challenges ahead of them.

Precision & Planning Key to Racetrack Paving Success

Granite Construction completes complex asphalt paving project at Barber Motorsports Park in just 41 days

Contractors not properly using G&S technology could be missing out on opportunities for higher bonus incentives. Because of the accuracy and consistency, properly configured automatic grade and slope systems can earn contractors maximum incentives, or bonus money for ride quality (smoothness) in States where incentives are offered.

How to Pave Smarter with Grade & Slope Technology

At ConExpo 2020, Todd Mansell will help contractors better understand this helpful tool for asphalt paving

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LeeBoy Debuts 8520B Asphalt Paver at National Pavement Expo 2020

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[VIDEO] Five Tips for Asphalt Paver Maintenance

Asphalt pavers are a big investment for your company and abuse or neglect of the machine will always cost you something

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[VIDEO] Volvo 5000B 8-ft. Series Pavers Broaden Highway Class Paver Range

Built for both heavy commercial and light highway tasks, the machines offer easy maintenance and strong performance coupled with serious fuel savings.

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Volvo to Debut P5110B Tracked and P5170B Wheeled Asphalt Pavers at CONEXPO 2020

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[VIDEO] Volvo P5000B Asphalt Paver Walkaround

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Five Forces Acting on Your Asphalt Paver Screed

The inability to keep these forces consistent will result in poor ride quality down the road

Choosing between a wheeled or tracked asphalt paver requires consideration into the type of work you’re going to be doing before you make a purchase decision.

Tracked or Wheeled Asphalt Pavers – Which Will Best Fit Your Needs?

The type of work your company completes will help determine which type of paver you should buy

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BOMAG CR 820 Asphalt Paver

BOMAG 8-ft. class pavers offer improved visibility, operating efficiency and highway class machine features