February 2020

Asphalt Contractor February 2020
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'These metrics are going to have a direct impact on the cost of producing a ton of asphalt material,' Sines says. 'If you maximize RAP, maximize binder replacement, minimize waste and minimize energy, your cost to produce a ton of asphalt is going to go down which should make your business more profitable.'
Plants
Three Keys to Asphalt Plant Performance

Logistically planning the mobilization of equipment, crews and materials across the waterways to reach the San Juan Islands was a challenge for VSS International.
Paving
Logistics Prove Challenging for Island Pavement Preservation Project
The 16-year-old pavement on the 2.38 mile Barber Motorsports Racetack was in desperate need of repair and the Granite Desert Cities crew stepped up to complete the work, but with no shortage of challenges ahead of them.
Compaction Equipment
Precision & Planning Key to Racetrack Paving Success
The 16-year-old pavement on the 2.38 mile Barber Motorsports Racetack was in desperate need of repair and the Granite Desert Cities crew stepped up to complete the work, but with no shortage of challenges ahead of them.
Compaction Equipment
Precision & Planning Key to Racetrack Paving Success
Contractors not properly using G&S technology could be missing out on opportunities for higher bonus incentives. Because of the accuracy and consistency, properly configured automatic grade and slope systems can earn contractors maximum incentives, or bonus money for ride quality (smoothness) in States where incentives are offered.
Paving
How to Pave Smarter with Grade & Slope Technology
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Construction Technology
Can AI Help Municipalities Improve Roads?
RoadBotics delivers fast, objective and affordable road assessments using artificial intelligence and smartphones, saving asset owners time and money
February 3, 2020
New technology that includes artificial intelligence (AI) not only speeds up the process of pavement assessments for asset owners, it also provides a massive amount of objective data that can be used to get real results.
Plants
Palmetto Upgrades to Better Serve Community
New baghouse helps reduce emissions, helping the asphalt company increase efficiencies and become a better neighbor
January 17, 2020
During Winter maintenance in 2018 the company installed a new dryer drum to replace the previously worn unit. They chose a Meeker Freedom Air Baghouse for this location.
Paving
Five Forces Acting on Your Asphalt Paver Screed
The inability to keep these forces consistent will result in poor ride quality down the road
January 14, 2020
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Compaction Equipment
Trimble CCS900 Compaction Control System
System takes the guesswork out of asphalt compaction.
January 13, 2020
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
5 Things Contractors Should Not Do Before a Recession
Contractors should start preparing at least a year in advance to keep the impact of a recession on their businesses to a minimum
November 26, 2019
A recession doesn't have to spell the end of your business, if you take steps now to better ensure success during a recession.
Paving
Porous Surface Installed at Humane Society
Permeable Coating Solutions installs porous recycled rubber material nationwide to control stormwater runoff
August 22, 2019
Permeable Coating Solutions Inc., a Greenwood, IN, installation contractor, recently completed a 6,000-sq.-ft. job at the Humane Society of Elkhart, IN, using Porous Pave XL, which consists of 50% recycled rubber chips and 50% aggregate mixed on site with a liquid binder.
Loaders
CASE Methane-Powered Wheel Loader Cuts Fuel Cost 30%, Emissions 80%
Project TETRA's methane-fueled engine matches its diesel counterpart's power, reliability and durability; also runs on CNG
April 8, 2019
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