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Type: News
Section: Pavement Maintenance > Blacktop > Paving
Construction News
FHWA’s Exploratory Advanced Research Program Seeking Input on Plastic Waste in Asphalt
To combat the wear and tear that our roadways face, researchers want to explore how to build structures that are more durable and longer lasting and they believe plastics may be the answer. However experts advise research must come before implementation.
January 9, 2020
Construction News
Wirtgen America Becomes First Diamond Partner of the Women of Asphalt
Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.
Wirtgen America’s support of the Women of Asphalt group demonstrates the company understands the need to address the critical issues that its customers have for workforce development.
December 31, 2019
Equipment
Wirtgen Group to Unveil 10 New Machines at CONEXPO 2020
The company will have over 30 machines on display at their booth in Las Vegas, March 10-14, 2020
December 19, 2019
Construction News
FY 2020 Budget Gives Funding Certainty for Road Building
The package fully funds the FAST Act’s $1.29 billion increase in highway and core transit program investment for the third year in a row
December 17, 2019
Construction News
South Carolina Gas Tax Increase Creates 1,000 Jobs in Asphalt
SC residents pay an extra $ .22 at the pump; a gradual increase that went into effect in 2017. These fees are creating road projects and jobs as the asphalt industry is preparing for an additional 1,000 jobs in the next five years.
December 16, 2019
Business
2020 Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Announces Plan for $1.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
The former vice president released a plan to invest $1.3 trillion in electric car-charging stations, high-speed railroads, clean energy research and other infrastructure.
November 15, 2019
Concrete
$7.6 Billion in Federal Highway Funding at Risk of FAST Act Rescission
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
To help make the final price tag of the FAST Act more palatable, lawmakers included a $7.6 billion rescission in the bill's text, targeting individual states' unobligated balances. That rescission is set to take effect mid 2020.
November 15, 2019
Compaction
Can Autonomous Rollers Improve Compaction Results?
Semcon has developed an autonomous compactor solution to help increase efficiency and quality during the construction of roads.
November 13, 2019
Construction News
Historic $900 Million Awarded in BUILD Grants for Infrastructure Investment
Amid congressional inaction on infrastructure, the U.S. DOT announces the largest investment in U.S. infrastructure in history. The money will support 55 projects in 35 states.
November 13, 2019
Concrete
Construction Workers Have Record-Breaking Summer
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
Contractors performed a record $45.6 billion in transportation and transportation-related construction work, up 12 percent compared to the $40.8 billion put in place June through August 2018, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
October 18, 2019
Concrete
States Find Gas Tax Increases Still Not Paying for Infrastructure Funding
With no Federal gas tax increase in sight, 31 states have upped their gas tax prices since 2013 but it's still not enough. Today, states use over 54 different funding mechanisms in an attempt to pay for their crumbling infrastructure.
October 17, 2019
Construction News
White House Reviews Plans to Change Infrastructure Permitting Process
If the proposal is finalized, it could speed up National Environmental Policy Act reviews for roads, bridges, ports, pipelines, power lines, Internet trunks and water systems.
October 16, 2019
Paving
Study: Investment in Pedestrian Infrastructure Could Contribute $138.5 Billion Annually to the Economy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's newest study finds that investments in trails, walking and biking infrastructure could generate $138.5 billion annually for the U.S. economy and that means more work for paving and pavement maintenance contractors.
October 16, 2019
Milling
National Survey Indicates Most Asphalt Companies Using Over 21% RAP in Mixes
The National Asphalt Pavement Association survey found that reclaimed asphalt pavement continues to be the most consistently recycled material in the United States
September 17, 2019
Construction News
Ag Industry says Quality Roads are Vital to Their Success
Trucking carries 70% of agricultural and food products and represents 30% of all ton-miles moved on U.S. transportation systems. Further funding is necessary to ensure rural populations can efficiently transport the farm and ranch goods
August 7, 2019
Equipment
CONEXPO 2020 Registration Now Open
Registration for ConExpo-Con/Agg, March 10-14, 2020, in Las Vegas, NV, is now open
July 25, 2019
Concrete
Study: $231.4 Billion Per Year Needed to Repair, Maintain US Roads
New study by Transportation for America finds the US would need about $231.4 billion per year over six years to maintain and repair the nation's roads
June 6, 2019
Paving
Crafco Introduces Improved, Expanded Sealcoating Lineup
Bringing together its flagship products with polymer-advantaged and environmentally friendly options, the expanded ActionPave brand responds to the demand for more cost-effective and sustainable sealer options
May 17, 2019
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