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Business
Illinois Tollway Moves to 100% Warm Mix Asphalt
Curran Contracting completes two of its projects
September 30, 2012
Il Tollway Curran Contracting 10758455
Business
Asphalt Paving Technology Helps Achieve Accuracy
Lane Construction uses 3D system to complete the western segment of the Raleigh Outer Loop
September 27, 2012
Since the project is fairly complex with Y-lines, frontage roads, and numerous exits and on-ramps, SPS930 Universal Total Stations are used to more-accurately measure position, cross slope, and heading of the screed to automatically handle the transitions, super-elevated curves, and frequently changing cross slopes.
Paving
All in a Weekend’s Work
Hybrid laser-satellite automated grade control system holds milling and paving grade, as well as cross-slopes, on fast-track South Carolina interstate project
September 27, 2012
The first lifts of new asphalt were staggered and then the Millimeter GPS+ was used for joint-matching. Banks Construction saved an estimated $70,000 on milling and paving by using the automated grade control system on the project.
Equipment
Paving the Megacity
September 17, 2012
Dynapac Red Carpet Paver 10780440
Equipment
Innovation, Materials of Lafarge Plants Maintain New Mexico Market Share
An Albuquerque plant utilizes production of WMA and RAS to stay ahead of competitors
September 6, 2012
Lafarge upgraded the Albuquerque plant in 2010 from a 350 tph batch plant to a Gencor 500 stationary drum plant with foaming capabilities.
Equipment
Harnessing Efficiency and Quality Control with Crushing Equipment
Lindy Paving crushes RAP onsite achieving several benefits
September 5, 2012
Lindy Paving, headquartered in New Galilee, PA, utilizes several Eagle Crusher units to monitor the quality of its reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) by recycling and crushing the materials onsite.
Project Management
How to Pave a Circle
Planning and preparation solves 80% of cul-de-sac paving issues – your equipment can solve the rest
August 15, 2012
Pvm Pavecircle3 10760170
Equipment
ibuildroads.com Allows Road Construction Professionals to Share Ideas, Find Answers
August 14, 2012
Ibuildroads Phone App 10759413
Equipment
Midwest Stabilization Uses Full Depth Reclamation for 15 Percent Savings
Reduces labor, materials and trucking
August 14, 2012
After milling off 3-4 inches of the existing surface, Midwest Stabilization used a Wirtgen 2400 reclaimer to till the cement into the surface.
Plants
A Solution to the High Price of Diesel Fuel
July 26, 2012
In August 2011, Blalock installed their first OptiBlend system on a Caterpillar C32 at their Sevierville, TN plant. The system was able to reduce the diesel usage by up to 70% in the middle of the electrical load range.
Equipment
Three Pavers in Action on a New Bypass Road
Contractor paves B 442 in Germany using Vogele pavers
June 15, 2012
Paving wearing course “hot to hot” guaranteed perfect longitudinal joints.
Equipment
Paving of Vail Pass Results in High Incentive Dollars
Lafarge receives 80% of available smoothness
June 7, 2012
Approximately 32,965 tons of asphalt was used to complete the project, and Lafarge used a SX75 58-28 virgin mix.
Business
Cold Foam In-place Recycling Offers 'Green' Benefits
As roads continue to fail and budgets become increasingly tight, cities, counties and states must look for alternatives to maintaining their roads. FMG, located in San Jose, CA, is one contractor utilizing a green and sustainable method to preserving roads. The cold foam in-place recycling method was used by FMG in the Monterey Road project for the City of San Jose.
May 1, 2012
The cold foam in-place recycling method was used by FMG during the Monterey Road project for the City of San Jose.
Equipment
Northeast Asphalt Completes Repairs, Upgrades to Popular Tourist Route
With the tourist season nearing its end, crews began construction in August 2009 on US Hwy 45, a primary thoroughfare from northern Wisconsin to Michigan, completing the project in October 2009. Northeast Asphalt Inc., Greenville, WI, completed the repairs of the 15.25 mile stretch of the two lane highway from Eagle River to Land O' Lakes.
May 1, 2012
Northeast Asphalt Inc., Greenville, WI, completed the repairs of the 15.25-mile stretch of US Hwy 45 from Eagle River to Land O' Lakes.
Equipment
VÖGELE Pavers Build First Formula 1 Circuit in India
Precise paving and perfect grade and slope control provide ideal conditions for Formula 1 drivers.
April 19, 2012
VÖGELE pavers build first formula 1 circuit near New Delhi, India.
Paving
Road Building
This category includes pavers, road repair equipment, asphalt rollers and more.
March 21, 2012
Gomaco Gt3200 Sidewalk Paver 10853719
Equipment
What Tier 4 Means for Asphalt Contractors
The U.S. government first took action against air pollution in the mid-fifties, with the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955. The act recognized air pollution as a national problem and provided federal funding to improve air quality. Then in the sixties, the Clean Air Act of 1963 set emission standards for stationary sources such as power plants, steel mills and the like – and identified motor vehicle exhaust as a problem.
March 20, 2012
Since January 1, 2011, manufacturers have been required to use T4i engines in all equipment for the U.S. and European Union countries in machines over 174 hp and under 751 hp with the exception of some 'Flex Credits' that may be used.
Paving
Longer Life for Your Mat
For every ton of asphalt paved, your reputation is on the line. Asphalt producers and paving contractors take pride in delivering a durable road that lasts for 15 or 20 years or longer. Yet, sending segregated mix to the jobsite or laying a mat with patches of segregation can ruin a company's reputation, not to mention significantly affect the bottom line.
March 20, 2012
Today's new generation of MTVs lowers ground contact pressures and are easier to transport to/from the site and park once at the jobsite.
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