Video: Renova Mobile Asphalt Recycler

Using the patented RENOVA process is efficient, saves money and preserves the environment and natural resources.

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Research Says Self-healing Concrete Market Size Worth $305 Billion in 7 Years

A report by Grand View Research Inc. shows the global self-healing concrete market is expected to reach USD $305.38 billion by 2027.

Gamers Help Rosendin Accelerate Advances in BIM Application

What role could this tech savvy generation of workers have in shaping the future of the construction industry?

New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency

New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency

The wise use of energy and materials go a long way toward paving a better bottom line. Read on about emerging technology at the plant level.

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Careers in Construction Month Highlights Need for Skilled Workers

By 2023, there will be a need for 1 million more craft professionals and each October, the industry works together to raise awareness of the rewarding careers in construction.

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Highways Coronavirus Relief Act Introduced in House

H.R. 8300 was introduced by Representative Rodney Davis last month to provide for a temporary increase to the Federal share for certain highway projects

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Civil Contractors Remain Optimistic Despite Widespread Pandemic Impacts

Contractors are still seeing high levels of backlog and remain relatively optimistic about the state of the civil construction market.

The Trials are back October 20th!

Cutting-Edge Capabilities Brought to Life Through the Cat® Trials

Caterpillar Inc. is celebrating 95 years and they are bringing back their engaging video series.

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Hops & Highways Episode Two: Women in Construction, Airport Incentives & Build America Friday

In this episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie discuss a new study showing female careers in construction are increasing and also talk about a new bill that would incentivize the early completion of airport projects

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How Much Money will Your State Get for Roads?

President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Dec. 11, 2020 which includes a one-year extension of the current surface transportation authorization. How much will your state receive?

If you try to compete like you did in the past, you’re going to be one of two things: busy and broke or not busy and out of business.

Differentiate Your Construction Company to Make More Money

You’ve got to offer more turnkey and ongoing value-added services to make your company more attractive to customers and prospects.

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Is Your Crew Really Ready for an Emergency?

Assess the potential emergencies your crew could face and create proactive plans so all are prepared.

Wirtgen PCD cutting tools have a polycrystalline diamond tip and produce an extremely uniform milled surface, as was the case on State Route 202 in Gorham, Maine.

PCD Milling Tools Help Increase Productivity

High-performance milling tools from Wirtgen with a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip have significantly increased the productivity of a major road builder from New England.

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Hops & Highways Episode One: FAST Act Extension, Debate Debacle & Build America Friday

In the premiere episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie discuss the FAST Act Extension, funding implications and share some construction good news.

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Construction Training During a Pandemic

Training may look a little different this year, but it's still important to engage your crew to ensure the long term success of your construction business.

The texture of this screed plate adds a lateral component as well as a longitudinal and vertical component. As the mix enters the OXCLAW immediately multiple forces are applied to the aggregate. At multiple depths, along with the vertical and longitudinal forces, the mix is moved side to side laterally, kneading the aggregate in place until it finds its final resting place. This movement aids in remixing your asphalt, helping with any possible segregation you may have.

Asphalt Density Comes in Waves

New screed plate system can achieve 89% density behind the paver

New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency

New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency

The wise use of energy and materials go a long way toward paving a better bottom line. Read on about emerging technology at the plant level.

Why Aggregates Matter

The proper storage, handling and processing of aggregate materials are important steps to ensure the success of construction projects

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[NEWS TRACKER] House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund FAST Act through 2021

Reauthorization plan would commit to FAST Act adding $13.6 billion to the Highway Trust Fund from general funding; plus more construction industry news on the October 1, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.

Milling With a Message

K-Five Construction utilizes a new Wirtgen W 220 Fi milling machine to achieve production goals and spread awareness of a cause that is central to its core

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Asphalt Contractor 2020-2021 Training Guide

With some training courses for the asphalt industry cancelled or going virtual over the next year, this guide offers a list of opportunities for contractors to continue learning, despite the pandemic

Amy Miller (L) and Natasha Ozybko (R) surprising WofA’s 1,000th member Marsha Johnson (C) at her jobsite.

Women of Asphalt Welcome 1,000th Member

Since its launch in 2017, WofA has actively grown from its five founding members to the 1,000 plus it has today

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Will Infrastructure be a Topic During the Presidential Debate?

Both Joe Biden and President Trump have very little that they agree on, but both have expressed the need to update our nation's infrastructure. Here's a look at both their views on the topic prior to the 9/29 debate.

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Ohio Taking to the Sky to Keep Work Zones Safe

ODOT and the OSHP Aviation Section have identified nearly a dozen locations in the state where troopers will target work zone crash-causing violations like speed, following too close and failure to move over

Of the 97 million tons of RAP reclaimed, contractors reused 89.2 million tons in new asphalt pavements in 2019. This is a nearly 8.5 percent increase from the 2018 construction season and represents a nearly 59.3 percent increase from the total estimated tons of RAP used in 2009, when this annual survey was first conducted.

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

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Report: Failure to Fund Infrastructure Projects Detrimental to U.S. Economy

The ASCE says that if investment in highways, bridges and transit systems continues at current levels, businesses and households will incur about $2 trillion in extra costs over 20 years.

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US DOT Will Push Innovation with E-Ticketing, Digital As-Builts, Overlay Materials in New Round of EDC

U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced seven innovations it will support in the sixth round of its "Every Day Counts" (EDC-6) collaboration with state, local and tribal transportation agencies.

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Infrastructure Inspections Help Ensure Quality Control Success on Jobsites

Professional inspection services are often hired to verify that all asphalt pavements have been properly placed and monitored which helps ensure the longevity of installed surface.