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Paving
Buy a Paver that Allows for Your Growth
Contractors entering the paving business need to match the paver to their market and their expectations.
February 19, 2010
'A little extra production capability would likely pay off in both the long and short runs,' advises Bomag's John Hood.
Equipment
Palmer Paving Makes Quick Work of MassTurnpike
Oscillation compaction speeds placement of a nighttime interstate overlay project in New England earlier this year
December 10, 2009
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Paving
Maintenance Cuts Paver and Milling Machine Costs
To keep road projects on track, and downtime to a minimum, contractors should follow recommended maintenance practices for paver and milling machine undercarriage systems. This includes maintaining proper track tension, regular cleaning and periodic replacement of worn components. Also evaluate the advantages of rubber vs. polyurethane track pads for the application.
December 10, 2009
Bolt-on polyurethane track pads that mount over the triple grousers - such as these from BLS Enterprises - can save a lot of labor.
Equipment
Automation Systems Help Asphalt Producers Focus on the Quality
With pressure from material prices and customer expectations, automated controls help asphalt producers do a better job.
October 26, 2009
Paving
The Finisher
Roller operator controls density, compaction, appearance ? and the company's paycheck.
October 20, 2009
Roller manufacturers have provided sophisticated and comfortable pieces of equipment that when used properly can produce a high-quality finished pavement.
Paving
Membership Drive Offers 'Stimulus' Savings
NPCA rolls back membership dues to 2004 rates.
October 20, 2009
Equipment
Evaluating Pavers' Material Transfer Systems
Pay attention to the material transfer system, an important wear part on pavers.
October 20, 2009
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Paving
Material Transfer System Moves HMA from Hopper to Screed Efficiently
A look at the material transfer system and how it moves HMA from the hopper to the screed efficiently.
October 20, 2009
'On the commercial side where you don't have the ability to make long, straight pulls, where the pulls are short and the areas are tight, the larger the hopper the better,' says John Hood, Bomag America.
Paving
Keep Road Projects on Track
Cut undercarriage costs on pavers and milling machines.
September 18, 2009
Paving
Bucking the Economy
Colorado's trulove excavating relies on dealer support to start Rocky Mountain Paving and adds asphalt paving to its excavation services.
August 14, 2009
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Paving
Building a Solid Base
Bel Rock Asphalt Paving Inc.
Bel Rock Asphalt Paving Inc. focuses on constructing a solid foundation for its driveways and the company.
August 14, 2009
Kelly Farina (right) and Perry Michaud (left) started Bel Rock Asphalt Paving Inc. in 2004 as a paving division of Farina's existing sealcoating business.
Equipment
Day-to-Day Paving
Indiana's Triangle Asphalt Paving thrives in move from HMA producer/paver to paving contractor.
June 19, 2009
Triangle Asphalt Paving's edge in the market is that brothers Steve (left) and John Day are owners who work in the field.
Business
RAP slurry fits agency's 'green' initiatives
Pavement Coatings Co. asked to treat one road in the project with a slurry seal containing 100 percent reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). Five years later, the performance of that RAP slurry sealed street provided the performance and confidence city officials needed to specify 100 percent RAP slurry seal for all roads included in its 2008 contract.
May 6, 2009
Using a VSS MacroPaver, crews placed 210,000 sq. yds. of RAP slurry seal over residential and small collector roads in eight days.
Paving
Skills Need for HMA Paving Crew Laborer
The laborer on a HMA paving crew is a stepping stone but an esential job on the way to operator.
March 24, 2009
A laborer can be assured of regularly lifting or moving up to 10 lbs. at a time; frequently he (or she) will be called upon to lift or move up to 25 lbs.; and occasionally he will have to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Paving
Asphalt Paver Trends and Innovations for the Current and Future Equipment Market.
Manufacturers share the trends and innovations in asphalt paving equipment over the recent years and offer suggestions on what the future of asphalt pavers will be.
March 24, 2009
Volvo's electrically heated Omni 1000 screed provides even heating of the screed and less fumes compared to diesel-heated screeds.
Milling
Coughlin Provides Cold In-Place Recycling Solution
New cold in-place recycling technology put to the test on Nevada maintenance project
March 10, 2009
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Business
Gernatt Asphalt Innovates with Low Emission Asphalt
Energy efficient and environmentally friendly asphalt paving without breaking the bank
March 10, 2009
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Paving
Ditch Runner DR-659 Asphalt Paver Introduced at NPE 2009
New asphalt paver for small commercial jobs.
February 17, 2009
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