May 2019

Asphalt Contractor May 2019

Piedmont Paving waited a state-mandated 14-day period following paving before installing thermoplastic markings. Once the thermoplastic is down they returned and addressed the shoulders and finished any grassing and grading work.

Converting Two “T” Intersections to Roundabouts

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Riley Paving Meets Stricter Smoothness Specs with Evolving Fleet

Did you know that motorists encounter an active work zone one out of every 100 miles they drive? That equates to 12 billion vehicle miles traveled each year through active work zones. These huge numbers increase the desire to manage and mitigate the costs associated with construction and work zones.

Calculating the Costs of Pavement Maintenance & Roadway Reconstruction

Did you know that motorists encounter an active work zone one out of every 100 miles they drive? That equates to 12 billion vehicle miles traveled each year through active work zones. These huge numbers increase the desire to manage and mitigate the costs associated with construction and work zones.

Calculating the Costs of Pavement Maintenance & Roadway Reconstruction

Keller Construction went from producing 40,000 tons per year with the Cedar Rapids plant to producing over 80,000 tons in 2018 with the new RoadBuilder plant.

Keller Construction Doubles Production with New Plant

Unknown Dangers of Tack Oils & Off-Loading

May 1, 2019

In most cases, it is very clear that most workmen received almost NO safety training in the handling of flammable materials like tack oil.

How Spray Pavers Help Improve Pavement Performance

Increased pavement bonding, enhanced aesthetics and a streamlined operation can all be achieved with this versatile machine

May 1, 2019

When sprayed onto pavement, tack coats functions as a “glue” to hold existing and new pavement layers together. This enhances the bonding of individual pavement layers so they function as a single, unified pavement for improved strength and durability.

Should the Asphalt Industry Consider More P3 Projects?

P3's aren't made for every project, but states are finding if they want something done, they need to start looking to the private sector for help

May 1, 2019

The 16-mile Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway (State Route 823) project was constructed and paved in three years and eight months to be exact. All thanks to a public private partnership.

Construction Technology

Construction Industry Must Prepare for High-tech Disruptions

Equipment dealers and manufacturers assure that autonomous machines, telematics and other technologies will disrupt the construction industry

March 18, 2019

Automation, remote operation, electrification and other advances in technology will cause significant disruption in existing business models.

Volvo CE Expands ActiveCare Direct to Select Pavers

Starting February 2019, the P7110B and P7170B will be eligible for a one-year free subscription to ActiveCare Direct with a new machine purchase

February 11, 2019

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