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Sweeping
Seattle Ups Street Sweeping to Address Stormwater Pollution
World Sweeping Association
Because of Seattle's location on Puget Sound, the city is planning to increase its street sweeping program to $1.8 million in 2016 in an effort to reduce stormwater runoff pollution.
June 14, 2016
In 2014, the SDOT upgraded their entire fleet with seven Schwarze A9 Monsoon models, which have a 9.6 cu. yd. volumetric (8 cu. yd. usable) capacity and one mechanical broom sweeper. These sweepers are ideal for water sweeping with the higher capacity.
Paving
How to Overcome the Hiring Challenges of Millennial Workers
As a part of its focus on labor series, NPE 2017 will have a special emphasis on employees - specifically finding, hiring, training, retaining and getting millennials to work together
June 14, 2016
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Striping
Brazos Sells Ennis-Flint
June 13, 2016
Construction Safety
New Technologies that Protect Construction Workers
Manufacturers are developing new equipment and technologies that help contractors keep their workers safe
June 13, 2016
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Paving
Hot Mix: Pavement News from PCTC, U.S. Pavement Services, Elgin Sweeper, ATSSA and More
Elgin Sweeper gets "green" award
June 1, 2016
From left, U.S. Pavement Services’ Andrew Musto, chief operating officer; Rick Adkison, Carolinas general manager; and Mike Musto, chief executive officer.
Paving
Three Decades of Paving Innovations
As Asphalt Contractor celebrates its 30th year of serving the asphalt road building industry, we take a look back at how asphalt pavers have evolved over that time
June 1, 2016
Caterpillar’s current F Series features a Mobil-Trac System undercarriage with oscillating bogies and a rubber belt.
Patching
Surface Treatment Success Depends on Crack Preparation
Crack sealing is an important step before completing any surface treatment
May 31, 2016
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Paving
Proper Rolling Ensures Asphalt Overlay Smoothness
To avoid overlay bumps, use the right roller and avoid over compaction
May 31, 2016
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Paving
How to Avoid Bumps in Asphalt Overlays
Following crack sealing “best practices” assures smooth, bump-free finished pavement
May 31, 2016
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Business
How to Keep Construction Workers Cool
Construction workers need to protect themselves from extreme heat during the dog days of summer
May 23, 2016
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Paving
Bear Owen Paving Chooses Steady Growth to Succeed
With 47 years in business, this family-owned company sticks to its roots for continued success
May 16, 2016
Bear Owen Paving started with one truck and two employees. They now have 18 employees, more than 26 vehicles and major pieces of heavy equipment, a 7,000-square-foot office building and maintenance facility, 24/7 emergency services, snow plowing and demolition.
Patching
Cracksealing Safety Best Practices
The major hazards present for cracksealing operations include exposure to traffic, exposure to elevated temperature materials and proximity to powered equipment. Identifying the hazards and taking proper measures to mitigate these risks is paramount.
May 16, 2016
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Paving
Hot Mix: Pavement News from Bergkamp, Neyra, Bomag, Elgin Sweeper
May 9, 2016
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Business Services
How Working Nights Can Affect Your Employees
Fatigue-related accidents are considerably more common at night -- drivers are 50 times more likely to fall asleep at 2 am than at 10 am -- and absenteeism nearly doubles in work places with fatigue issues
May 9, 2016
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Business Services
18 Ways Contractors Can Improve How They Find and Hire Workers
Tips on how to avoid the most-common hiring mistakes contractors make before, during and after hiring process
May 9, 2016
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Seal Coating
Factors to Consider when Buying a Sealcoating Rig
May 9, 2016
Choosing the right sealcoating equipment can increase productivity, reduce maintenance time and give a faster return on investment.
Striping
Striping a Road Course for NASCAR
How an “affinity for racing” helps United Striping 101 be the contractor of choice for Sonoma Raceway
May 9, 2016
The Start/Finish line is the last item striped; the racetrack itself is bordered with 5-in. yellow lines on both sides of the track, which amounts to four miles of striping all done with a walk-behind unit.
Seal Coating
One Week Left to Enter 2017 Pavement Awards
Paving & pavement maintenance contractors can enter their best jobs for a Pavement Award for two more weeks. Nominations will not be accepted after November 1st.
May 9, 2016
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