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Rick Zettler

Rick Zettler is a freelance writer based in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Remix Pavers Not Just for the Mainline

Two contractors explain how demand for better mat quality pushed remix pavers into mill-and-fill and commercial paving, and review their cost-effectiveness for the work

Changes in asphalt mixes make them more difficult for contractors to pave and compact, so some contractors are expanding the use of “specialized” equipment like Remix pavers.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Workshop Software Ditches Paper to Slash Machine Downtime

Equipment service software cuts shop paperwork and puts machine histories and machine telematics data at mechanics’ fingertips to help diagnose problems better

Construction companies and equipment distributors are evolving their service practices to include paperless workshops to improve efficiency.

EWI Snags Coveted Golden Trowel with the Aid of the Wacker Neuson CRT 48-35V

Golden Trowel award granted to EWI, which took on a challenging unshored deck application with a Wacker Neuson CRT 48-35V

The six, 10,000-square-foot concrete pours were made on an unshored metal deck cambered 2 in. over a 40-ft. span, making it difficult to achieve a flat surface.

Achieving a better profile

Lightweight & high speed profilers bring a science to smoothness.

High-speed profilers allow for data storage as fine as every inch of the surface, allowing contractors to pinpoint the location of trouble spots.

Productivity taking off

L. L. Pelling employs unique grade system to complete airport paving job.

With little or no fine material, the 'popcorn' mix for the open drainage layer allows water to flow away from the concrete pavement.

Dealing With High Oil Prices

Tools to manage the high cost of liquid asphalt.

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The Perfect Complement

Northland Paving's mid-sized paver helps the contractor provide complete range of paving services.

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