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Asphalt, Pavement Pros Look Ahead to NAPA, ConEXPO

Both the roadbuilders and the maintenance contractors have things to look forward to in the coming months. NAPA's annual conference and ConEXPO will be here before you know it.

February 4, 2023

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VÖGELE to Present Pavers in All Sizes at CONEXPO

At CONEXPO 2023, VÖGELE will be presenting a cross-section of its products, from the small paver, the SUPER 700i, the SUPER 1300-3i compact paver and the SUPER 1703-3i 8 ft paver through to the SUPER 2000-3i 10 ft paver.

January 25, 2023

Achieving a maximum laydown rate of 1,540 tons per hour and featuring a powerful 6-cylinder diesel engine, it is particularly suitable for paving highways and large commercial areas.

Enhancing the Science of Pavement Preservation

In Minnesota’s most densely populated county, the public works department works hand in hand with the state DOT to expand research on pavement preservation.

January 21, 2023

Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering are analyzing both control and treated core samples. Additional core samples will be taken and studied over the next two years.

Frequently Overlooked Plant Maintenance

Making sure your offseason maintenance is up-to-par is a ket to keeping in-season operations running smoothly and without costly downtime interruptions.

January 16, 2023

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How to Improve Your Asphalt Plant's Energy Consumption

Process Heating Co.

Get current with efficient and cleaner heat sources at your plant.

January 14, 2023

When choosing energy for asphalt heating, it’s important to look at the entire picture. Cost-per-unit of energy to heat asphalt and oil is certainly part of the puzzle — but it is not the only cost. Also important is the heater’s thermal efficiency. A small difference in efficiency can make a big difference in how much fuel a heater burns over its lifetime.

4 Ways to Grow Your Small Business Utilizing Risk

Entrepreneurs know that the work of managing a business is a constant balancing act between risk and reward.

January 12, 2023

How To Build More Sustainable, Greener Roads

Coast Pavement Services

Using bio-based binders and rejuvenators to lessen our dependence on petroleum, lengthen the lifespan of our pavement, and protect our planet.

December 31, 2022

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Versatility Meets Production for CA Langford

The Alabama-based producer partnered with ALmix on a new batch plant to meet customer needs

December 6, 2022

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Construction Technology

The Tech to Maximize Your RAP Usage

Ammann America Inc.

Some step-by-step ways to help any asphalt contractor or plant manager take their RAP percentages to the next level.

November 14, 2022

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Construction Technology

5 Ways Astec Utilizes Simulation to Improve Service

Astec Industries Inc.

Simulation is an engineering tool for virtually exploring and testing new ideas. By investigating new concepts virtually, engineers can test more ideas faster and at much less cost than physical prototyping.

November 12, 2022

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) combustion simulation of an Astec Power Flame burner

Trimble Horizontal Steering and Automatic Screed Controls for Vögele Asphalt Pavers

Trimble Industries introduces new Roadworks Paving Control Platform version 2.1, and takes another large step towards greater machine control autonomy.

October 26, 2022

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Asphalt Additives: The Plant-Based Revolution

Colorbiotics Innovations

Out in the farmlands of Iowa, business and science team up to deliver innovative RAP additives derived from the versatile soy bean.

October 3, 2022

A crew on a parking lot project in Indianapolis prepares to lay asphalt that includes Invigorate Additive.

Challenges & Opportunities Abound for Solar-Powered Asphalt Production

Norris Asphalt converts their Ottumwa plant operations to solar, saving them money and setting them up for future sustainability goals

October 3, 2022

Five Major Benefits of Rubber Modified Asphalt

How can this sustainable product, created from recycled used tires, directly impact your business and your customers? Here are five ways that you can see immediate results.

September 22, 2022

What to Know When Buying Your First Asphalt Paver

Before contractors consider offering asphalt paving as a service, they need to find the right equipment, people and procedures to be successful

August 8, 2022

Buyers should consider a pavers reliability and performance, and look for a machine that is user friendly. They should keep in mind their relationship with the dealer partner and how close they are for parts and support.

Q&A: How Software Can Help Paving Teams Become Even Better

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

Process optimization solutions offer enormous potential for road-builders: Dr. Stephan Weller, head of software products at Joseph Vögele AG, explains how companies benefit from digital solutions such as WITOS Paving Plus, regardless of the size

July 5, 2022

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Rethinking Sustainable Strategies for Construction Waste

As industry leaders, we must do our part to develop sustainable practices, uncover communal benefits and employ high-impact environmental initiatives like green construction.

June 23, 2022

Annual construction waste is expected to reach 2.2 billion tons globally by 2025.

Traffic Tech Mooven Enters North American Market

With infrastructure spending rising, roadbuilders can use tech to compress project timelines and improve motorist experiences.

May 26, 2022

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