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Fed Announces $384 Million Low Carbon Asphalt Investment
Out of the GSA's announced $2 billion, which included 150 different construction projects using low embodied carbon materials, a significant portion of it will directly impact the asphalt and road building industry.
Asphalt Recycling
How Iowa State University Repaved 4.5 Acre Parking Lot Using 100% Recycled Asphalt
Training & Education
Asphalt Contractor's 2023-2024 Training Guide
Sustainability
The Asphalt Industry Isn't A Solution To Our Waste Plastic Problem
Construction Technology
What Can ChatGPT AI Do For Asphalt Contractors?
Asphalt
Florida Legislators Pass Law to Allow Radioactive Waste in Road Pavement
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Asphalt
Three Reasons To Abandon Asphalt Sampling Behind the Paver
The arguments for implementing serious changes are piling up faster than a pile of RAP.
Asphalt
3 Biggest Takeaways from the 2023 NAPA Midyear Meeting
In review of the biggest topics, trends, and agendas coming out of the midyear meeting. What is on the horizon for the association? What are its priorities? How is the industry evolving into the future?
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Additives
An Argument for Increased RAP Percentages Nationwide
While the demand for stricter environmental standards grows, piles of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) do too. Policy changes are needed before state and federal projects can accept the higher mix percentages.
Compaction Equipment
"Building Better Roads" the Focus of BOMAG CONEXPO Showcase
Through a combination of new sustainable machines, smart equipment, and other advanced technologies BOMAG's focus at the big show is all about road building. Their booth will feature more than 40 machines.
Asphalt
What Everyone in the Asphalt Industry Needs to Know About EPDs
If you are a producer, paver, or even a maintenance professional, NAPA's Director of Sustainable Pavements, Joseph Shacat wants you to be ahead of the curve when it comes to Environmental Product Declarations.
Asphalt
3 Big Takeaways from NAPA Annual 2023
At the National Asphalt Pavement Association's Annual meeting, this year in Miami, FL., some common themes emerged from the various sessions, committees, and meetings over the five day South Beach event.
Asphalt
Astec to Debut New Road Building Solutions at CONEXPO 2023
The company reveals some of what they have in store for contractors ahead of the 2023 CONEXPO/CON-AGG show.
Conexpo
Superior Industries to Display 250 Tons of Equipment at CONEXPO
At least eight of the products will be brand-new and revealed for the first time at the show.
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SANY motor graders offer a simple design focused on meeting the needs of municipal customers and rental companies alike.
Asphalt
2023 State of the Road Building Industry: The Green Dream
A year under the IIJA, and a few months after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the industry still struggles to solve issues with labor shortages even as supply chain and material problems have seen some improvements. Read the full report here!
Business
4 Ways to Grow Your Small Business Utilizing Risk
Entrepreneurs know that the work of managing a business is a constant balancing act between risk and reward.
Asphalt
How To Build More Sustainable, Greener Roads
Using bio-based binders and rejuvenators to lessen our dependence on petroleum, lengthen the lifespan of our pavement, and protect our planet.
Planers & Milling Machines
Wirtgen Updates F-Series Compact Milling Machine Cabins
At the start of 2022 the Wirtgen group relaunched its compact milling machine line with a completely redesigned generation. Now they set their sights on major improvements to operator ergonomics with the new "comfort cabin".
Automation Systems
Wirtgen AutoTrac Now Available for WR Series Machines
The cold recycling and stabilization equipment will now achieve higher efficiencies with this automation technology.
Asphalt
The Tech to Maximize Your RAP Usage
Some step-by-step ways to help any asphalt contractor or plant manager take their RAP percentages to the next level.
Digging Deeper
Investigating I-375 and The Legacy of Urban Renewal in Detroit
Millions of dollars in new funding are available to states for infrastructure projects, one of the most highly touted is the “Reconnecting Communities” pilot program that seeks to undo transportation initiatives that negatively impacted neighborhoods.
Construction News
NAPA Adds Net-Zero Climate Partners Two Weeks in a Row
With the NAPA Annual meeting only a few months away, the "Road Forward" initiative continues to grow its ranks. In back-to-back weeks the national organization has added new sponsors and material producers.
Additives
Asphalt Additives: The Plant-Based Revolution
Out in the farmlands of Iowa, business and science team up to deliver innovative RAP additives derived from the versatile soy bean.
Asphalt Recycling
Colorbiotics to Showcase Soybean Oil-based Asphalt
Biomag Easy Pave is designed for projects that warrant a paved surface, but that do not warrant the depth and durability of a hot-mix pavement application.
Additives
USDA Approves Colorbiotics Plant Based Additives For Asphalt
In the race to offer greener and cleaner alternatives for the asphalt industry, the USDA stamps three new rejuvenation products from Colorbiotics with its difficult-to-attain "BioPreffered" seal of approval.
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SANY motor graders offer a simple design focused on meeting the needs of municipal customers and rental companies alike.
Sustainability
Rethinking Sustainable Strategies for Construction Waste
As industry leaders, we must do our part to develop sustainable practices, uncover communal benefits and employ high-impact environmental initiatives like green construction.
Asphalt Recycling
Honey Badger RAP Crusher for Recycled Asphalt
From replaceable abrasion-resistant steel wear liners to a 1/2-inch steel pulverizing hopper, this machine is ready for wear and tear.
Asphalt Plants
Comprehensive Guide to Asphalt Plant Technology
From increasing efficiencies to lowering carbon footprints, innovations are available to help mix producers meet their goals. Download this FREE guide and discover the tools and technology to reduce costs, grow profits and produce quality results.
Asphalt Plants
Green Technology Paving Asphalt’s Future
Plant efficiency, flexibility, reduced emissions, lower energy consumption and higher RAP in mix driving 2022 and decade ahead.
Asphalt Recycling
Invigorate Asphalt Rejuvenator
Invigorate Asphalt Rejuvenator from Colorbiotics is a new soybean oil-derived additive that triggers chemical reactions inside recycled asphalt pavement (RAP).
Asphalt
Asphalt Producers Recycle 97 Million Tons of Old Pavements
The National Asphalt Pavement Association and Federal Highway Administration release results of their latest industry survey
Asphalt Recycling
Recycled Asphalt 101: Scratching the Surface
Asphalt’s ability to make meaningful economic and sustainable impacts makes the material ripe for opportunity and contractors should become familiar with how to properly use the recycled material
Asphalt
Oregon Completes First Foam-Treated Asphalt Project in the State
A 7-mile stretch of roadway was repaired using the process, saving a month of construction time and over $2.5 million in costs
Crushing & Screening Plants
Kleemann MOBICAT MC 120 Zi PRO Jaw Crusher
With an output of up to 717 tons per hour, the MOBICAT MC 120 Zi PRO is built for natural rock applications.
Asphalt Recycling
W 240 CR / W 240 CRi Cold Recycler
The heavy-duty milling and mixing rotor of the W 240 CRi granulates the damaged asphalt pavement while the granulated material is homogeneously mixed with a binding agent and water sprayed into the mixing chamber to produce the new mix on the spot.
Concrete Crushers & Shears
ALLU Demolition & Quarry Crushers
The new heavy duty range of Allu crushing attachments is purpose designed to meet the requirements of the demolition, recycling and quarrying industries.