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Full-depth Reclamation, RAP & Micro Surfacing

January 16, 2014

A reclaimer and emulsion tanker introduce emulsion to the RAP, placed on top of a cement-treated subgrade.

Rain Can't Stop NPE Outdoor Demonstrations

January 16, 2014

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Compaction Equipment

Outdoor Demos Further Contractor Education at NPE 2014

16 companies demonstrated their equipment to attendees of The National Pavement Expo in Fort Lauderdale

January 15, 2014

Ranger Construction from West Palm Beach, donated 20 tons of S3 hot mix asphalt to be used to pave the milled surface.

Business Services

9 Things Learned at NPE 2014

NPE 2014 was filled with four days of seminars, exhibits and outdoor demonstrations

January 15, 2014

At Stewart International, the Sky’s the Limit

After a major airfield rehabilitation and terminal expansion through 2015, the sky will be the limit for Stewart International Airport north of New York City and the airfield contractor doing the work

January 14, 2014

Intercounty Paving Associates will have placed more than 250,000 tons of asphalt by the end of the year at Stewart International Airport.

Hot Mix

January 1, 2014

Laying It on the Line

Payne & Dolan navigate time restrictions on a high-traffic highway project in Wisconsin

December 10, 2013

The total job required 75,000 tons of E10 Superpave HMA to be laid 3 ½ inches thick and compacted to 92 percent. Paving widths varied from 12 to 16 feet depending on whether it was lane, shoulder or places where lanes merged.

Paving in Paradise

How the Saddle Road project in Hawaii finished under budget & ahead of schedule

November 8, 2013

Paving begins on the Saddle Road project

Registration Opens for NPE 2014

November 4, 2013

Rough 15-Mile Stretch Milled and Repaved

Clark Construction uses advanced paving techology to save time, money & personnel on U.S. 281 project

October 31, 2013

The project called for milling a 15-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 281 to a 2-in. depth, then placing 2 in. of new asphalt, all within a two-month period.

Red, White & Smooth

Valley Paving employs military vets and the windrow method for a winning combination in Minnesota

September 25, 2013

Four of Valley Paving's newest Kenworth T800s feature paint schemes promoting the four military branches - Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. 'They really showcase who we are and our values,' says Carron.

New BV-Slide Release Agent Stops Asphalt Sticking in Dump Beds

How BV-Slide helped one company reduce costs and increase performance

September 4, 2013

How to Achieve Optimum Compaction

August 19, 2013

The key to compaction success after the mix has been placed is to roll the mat while it is still hot, so it's important the roller follow close behind the paver.

Reevaluation & Diversification Transform Florida Contractor into Superior Seal & Paving

How a Florida company adapted their business model and used their existing customer base to grow

August 19, 2013

Scott Hood and Mike Strouse, Partners - Superior Seal & Paving

Project Management

How to Place a Thick Surface Course

Martin Marietta paves JBS Swift Parking lot

August 19, 2013

Whether paving roads or parking lots, Martin Marietta crews often use one thick mat in place of two thinner mats because a thicker mat increases productivity and doesn’t take as much effort to get compacted, according to Dave King, paving superintendent.

Paving for Horse and Buggy

Brooks Construction repairs roads used by Amish horse and buggy

August 16, 2013

Brooks Construction repaired, milled and overlayed road and shoulders that were damage by horse shoes and buggy wheels.

A Decade Later … 3D Paving, Intelligent Compaction Key to Project

August 1, 2013

The specifications at Salt Lake City International Airport required paving to an elevation. Granite Construction used echelon paving to minimize the number of cold joints.

Showcase & Buyer's Guide 2014

July 31, 2013

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