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3 Big Takeaways from NAPA Annual 2023

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

At the National Asphalt Pavement Association's Annual meeting, this year in Miami, FL., some common themes emerged from the various sessions, committees, and meetings over the five day South Beach event.

February 17, 2023

How to Improve Asphalt Plant Emissions and Efficiency

It can be a difficult task to navigate the complexity of emissions science as experts, manufacturers, and the regulatory side of the industry pushes for ever stricter standards.

February 9, 2023

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How This Leading Contractor Uses 3D Paving

Ajax Paving Industries relies on 3D control from Trimble to meet demanding requirements on mission critical asphalt and concrete paving projects.

February 7, 2023

Ajax Paving relies exclusively on 3D paving for concrete and for mission critical asphalt projects.

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.

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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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.

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

Green Technology Paving Asphalt’s Future

Plant efficiency, flexibility, reduced emissions, lower energy consumption and higher RAP in mix driving 2022 and decade ahead.

February 22, 2022

Highly Efficient Baghouse Filter

Best Practices for Residential and Commercial Paving

Getting back to the basics with tips on how to plan, prepare and execute successful paving jobs.

April 27, 2021

Starting the pull at the right depth is an important step while paving.

City of Phoenix Gives RAP a Test Drive

Cargill ANOVA Asphalt Solutions

Recycled asphalt had never been used on roadways in the city before a paving contractor presented them with the evidence of its performance

March 29, 2021

Equipment Operators Move to the Forefront in Asphalt and Concrete Paver Designs

Both concrete and asphalt pavers have evolved to provide greater controllability and operator comfort.

February 1, 2021

The goal of paver manufacturers is to use technology to enhance the performance of the equipment, make operators more productive and make the equipment operate more efficiently.

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