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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.

Tough Terrain is No Sweat for Hat Creek Construction & Materials Inc.

BOMAG Americas Inc.

Operating in mountainous regions of Northern CA, one company relies on dealer to deliver a paver that can handle rural mountain roads

January 11, 2021

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Recycled Asphalt 101: Scratching the Surface

Asphalt’s ability to make meaningful economic and sustainable impacts makes the material ripe for opportunity and contractors should become familiar with how to properly use the recycled material

July 6, 2020

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Causes & Cures for Segregation in Asphalt Pavements

By identifying where segregation can occur, asphalt producers and paving professionals can work to prevent this problem

May 4, 2020

Segregation in asphalt has detrimental effects on the final performance of a roadway. The pavement will have reduced fatigue life, rutting, raveling and moisture damage. These effects can cause a severe reduction in pavement life. While there are many of causes for segregation, there are also many way to avoid it.

Oregon Completes First Foam-Treated Asphalt Project in the State

A 7-mile stretch of roadway was repaired using the process, saving a month of construction time and over $2.5 million in costs

April 13, 2020

Using foamed asphalt for this project saved over a month of construction time and $2.5 million from a more traditional method. And while coming in under budget was important, the amount of time the roadway was down to traffic was really what mattered for the project.

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Precision & Planning Key to Racetrack Paving Success

Granite Construction completes complex asphalt paving project at Barber Motorsports Park in just 41 days

February 3, 2020

The 16-year-old pavement on the 2.38 mile Barber Motorsports Racetack was in desperate need of repair and the Granite Desert Cities crew stepped up to complete the work, but with no shortage of challenges ahead of them.

How to Pave Smarter with Grade & Slope Technology

At ConExpo 2020, Todd Mansell will help contractors better understand this helpful tool for asphalt paving

February 3, 2020

Contractors not properly using G&S technology could be missing out on opportunities for higher bonus incentives. Because of the accuracy and consistency, properly configured automatic grade and slope systems can earn contractors maximum incentives, or bonus money for ride quality (smoothness) in States where incentives are offered.

Five Forces Acting on Your Asphalt Paver Screed

The inability to keep these forces consistent will result in poor ride quality down the road

January 14, 2020

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Tracked or Wheeled Asphalt Pavers – Which Will Best Fit Your Needs?

The type of work your company completes will help determine which type of paver you should buy

January 1, 2020

Choosing between a wheeled or tracked asphalt paver requires consideration into the type of work you’re going to be doing before you make a purchase decision.

Cold In-Place Recycling Helps DOTs Achieve Pavement Goals

The sustainable pavement preservation process keeps roads in good condition while meeting budgetary constraints

January 1, 2020

How Technology Helps to Fix Problems in the Paving Operation

Control everything from the asphalt plant to your paving speed with one mobile app

November 4, 2019

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The Importance of Screed Maintenance

A clean, level and well-adjusted screed helps ensure a quality mat

October 31, 2019

Screed maintenance is just like any other type of maintenance: if you ignore it, you pay in the long run. If the crew takes a little time in the morning to ‘zero’ out the screed adjustments and make a visual inspection of the screed condition, you start out the day giving your crew the best chance for success.

Managing Your RAP from Start to Finish

With the increase in the amount of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) used in modern mix designs, good RAP management practices need to be deployed across the entire production and paving process

October 7, 2019

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Material Management Tools Control Costs & Improve Asphalt Quality

Technology like the Mat Manager from MultiFit can help contractors better understand their hot mix needs in real-time

September 25, 2019

While having proper calculations in advance is necessary to control costs, technology today is allowing contractors to manage how much material they’re using in real-time so adjustments can be made to prevent costly overruns.

Dealer Support Helps Chambers Excavating Dig in to Soil Stabilization

Ownership change brings new direction for Oklahoma City contracting firm

June 10, 2019

Chambers Excavating & Construction’s specialty is stabilization and it uses Wirtgen soil stabilizers/cold recyclers to get the job done. “We typically get 40 to 60 feet per minute with the Wirtgen machines,” Owner/President Cody Hill says. “They have increased our production by 30 to 40 percent, with the ability to run anything through them – fly ash, lime, cement or slurry – and achieve a quality finished product.”

How Spray Pavers Help Improve Pavement Performance

Increased pavement bonding, enhanced aesthetics and a streamlined operation can all be achieved with this versatile machine

May 1, 2019

When sprayed onto pavement, tack coats functions as a “glue” to hold existing and new pavement layers together. This enhances the bonding of individual pavement layers so they function as a single, unified pavement for improved strength and durability.

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Learning About Recycled Tire Rubber & Modern Asphalt Pavements

A webinar series from the National Asphalt Pavement Association set to highlight the benefits of this evolving material

April 24, 2019

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