November 2019

Asphalt Contractor November 2019
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Asphalt
How Technology Helps to Fix Problems in the Paving Operation

Cincinnati Asphalt knew that buy bringing crushing operations in house they could not only be more competitive in their bidding, but they would also be able to add additional revenue streams to their company by selling material to customers.
Asphalt Plants
Is it Time to Add Material Crushing to Your Asphalt Business?
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Pavement Maintenance
Asphalt Paving: How to Compact Unsupported Joint Edges
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Pavement Maintenance
Asphalt Paving: How to Compact Unsupported Joint Edges
Mobile barriers were designed to keep workers safe in work zones but are not being widely used due to the Proprietary Products Rule.
Asphalt
FHWA Overhauls 103 Year Old Proprietary Product Rule
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Asphalt
Policing the Work Zone
Having police officers present during active highway construction is helping to deter speeding and distracted driving to keep workers safe on the job site
September 24, 2019
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Business
Five Tips to Recruit Gen Z to the Construction Industry
With Generation Z expected to make up 20% of the workforce by 2020, construction firms need to adapt recruiting strategies to attract Gen Z job seekers
September 20, 2019
Construction firms need to adapt recruiting strategies to attract Gen Z (people born after 1996) job seekers.
Pavement Maintenance
How, When – and If – You Should Rake Longitudinal Joints
For long-lasting longitudinal joints, stop raking hot mix asphalt
September 18, 2019
If the proper amount of mix is placed in the proper place, no raking of the mix at the longitudinal joint is necessary.
Plant Components
Should Your Asphalt Plant Rent or Buy Crushing Equipment?
With sales trending upward and the economy strong, experts say it's a fantastic time to get into aggregate production. But should you lease this equipment or own it?
August 14, 2019
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Pavement Maintenance
Five Tips for Sizing Paving Equipment Trailers
How to match trailers to your asphalt paving fleet needs
August 1, 2019
Variables to consider when selecting the right trailer for hauling paving equipment include trailer weight and dimensions, capacity rating, load configurations and federal and state regulations.
Concrete
5 Common Questions about Jaw Crushers Answered
There are many types and styles of crushing equipment. Kemper Equipment explains how to choose the right crusher for your operational needs.
May 30, 2019
Kleemann's Mobicat MC 110 Z EVO mobile jaw crusher
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