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Chalk Reels with Capless Refill Ports
Task Tools
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Sponsored Content
Maximizing Pavement Service Life
Crafco Inc.
Crack sealing is the most cost-effective way to prevent potholes. See how one city stays ahead of the deterioration curve without breaking the bank.
Maximizing Pavement Service Life
Milling
Topcon Positioning System Keeps Milling on Track
Laser-satellite automated grading system keeps Dayton airport milling on a fast track amid tight work deadlines.
A Topcon Positioning Systems Millimeter GPS+ system utilizes satellite signals in conjunction with a PZL-1 Lazer Zone transmitter (shown here) and a PZS-MC machine-control sensor for precise grade control.
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AASHTO Sets Maximum Limits for Heavy Metals in Glass Beads Used For Highway Markings
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Heavy metals in glass beads for highway markings must meet a limit of 200 ppm for arsenic, lead and antimony.
Business
US DOT Awards $417.3 Million in Grants for State Highway Projects
US DOT Awards $417.3 Million in Grants for State Highway Projects
Equipment
Needed: A Vision
New report urges significant changes to restore one of America's economic strengths – our transportation infrastructure
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Focusing in on How to Stripe Straight
Starting, stopping, and striping straight is a process – and here’s how to do it
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Business
Microsurfacing vs. Mill & Fill
Study finds microsurfacing more economical, more environmentally sound that mill & fill paving
Life cycle costs for microsurfacing were more than 25% lower than mill & fill despite the fact microsurfacing lane striping costs were higher due to more frequent applications.
Business
Why Rubberized Asphalt Might Be in Your Future
Higher raw materials costs and an emphasis on sustainable technology means more pavers will be working with this misunderstood material
The true cost savings associated with rubberized asphalt come from the long life cycle, decreased maintenance, and use of less material. In most cases due to the flexibility and strength of rubberized asphalt, only half of the material is required when compared to regular asphalt concrete.
Seal Coating
Stamped Asphalt Offers Value-Added Option for Pavers
Stamped asphalt adds custom designs for clients.
Thermotrack’s Hot Print wire rope templates are embedded into the heated asphalt by a plate compacter, then removed leaving the design impression.
Sweeping
Buying Equipment for Sweeping Construction Sites
A variety of features are available when choosing a unit for construction site sweeping.
Unlike parking lot sweeping, construction sweeping may require a larger sweeper to pick up debris such as heavy fine dust, rock, stone, gravel, mud, and small pieces of 2x4s.
Striping
How to Complete a Government Job
Robert and Michelle Hornor followed several steps before winning the bid to sealcoat and stripe a VA hospital.
Because it was a government job, Robert had to restripe the handicap stalls exactly as they were with several different designs on each parking lot. Photo documentation was used to ensure proper painting.
Seal Coating
Yeager Asphalt leads the way with new techniques and equipment
Mark Yeager attends seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of the industry.
'We've always been the first in our area to start new techniques and use new equipment,' says Mark Yeager, left, owner of Yeager Asphalt.
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