Search

Type: News
Section: Pavement Maintenance > Blacktop > Paving
Infrastructure
Transportation Impacts of COVID-19
As vehicle travel has returned to near pre-pandemic patterns, transportation systems will require increased federal and state funding.
May 27, 2021
Road Car Travel Asphalt
Paving
Astec Launches a Complete Rebrand
Astec Industries Inc.
Carlson Paving, Heatec, RexCon, Roadtec, along with the other companies, will no longer operate as separate subsidiary companies and will all take on the Astec name.
May 26, 2021
Roadtec and other subsidiary companies will all take on the Astec name with the new branding the company recently rolled out.
Infrastructure
GAO Issues Guidance on Building Resilient Roads & Highways
The report states the FHWA is encouraging states to enhance the climate resilience of federally funded roads by developing agency policy, providing technical assistance to states, and supporting climate resilience research
May 24, 2021
California’s Highway 1 was ruptured by a landslide earlier this year. It kept 23 miles of the iconic road closed for months.
Construction News
Roadtec to Expand Chattanooga Facility, Add Over 100 Jobs
The $6.2 million expansion will allow for relocation of Carlson Paving equipment from Tacoma, WA to the Tennessee location
May 17, 2021
The $6.2 million expansion will allow for relocation of Carlson Paving equipment from Tacoma, WA to the Tennessee location
Business
Two-Day Management Focused Event, Ignite Construction Summit set for November 2021
Planned for November 3-5 in Las Vegas, the exclusive event for construction business owners announces the speaker lineup.
May 4, 2021
Bh Presentation
Construction News
Illinois Congressional Leaders Introduce Distracted Driving Bill
The bill is aimed at reducing crashes involving distracted drivers and preventing roadside deaths through the use of technology and increased public awareness
April 30, 2021
Microsoft Teams Image (1)
Infrastructure
Work Zone Fatalities Reach 15-Year High
In 2019, the most recent year for which data are available, 842 people died in highway work-zone crashes compared to 757 the year before. The 11.2-percent increase is the largest percentage increase of highway work zone fatalities since 2006.
April 27, 2021
TDOT crews were called out to make emergency pothole repairs on I-24 in the Antioch area. Even with traffic control vehicles and a work zone setup, a driver in a red pickup truck with a trailer full of construction supplies slammed into the work zone at a high rate of speed. Thankfully, the attenuator behind the TDOT trucks absorbed most of the impact from the crash and no TDOT employees were hurt.
Paving
Louisville Pavement Sweep Receives Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping
World Sweeping Association
Jim Blackerby won this year's award due to his development of the SweepInspect app.
April 27, 2021
Blackerbys
Concrete
Electrified Cement Created Through MIT-CNRS Partnership
Researchers developed cement that conducts electricity and generates heat to make concrete more sustainable and create new uses for the material, including radiant indoor floor heating.
April 21, 2021
MIT self heating cement
Paving
MSU Invites Applicants for Director, National Center for Pavement Preservation
Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA)
Michigan State University is on the hunt for the next Director of the NCPP.
April 7, 2021
The Hot Mix section is dedicated to pavement maintenance industry news
Business
Construction Adds 110,000 Jobs in March
The industry has added 931,000 jobs since April 2020, recovering 83.6% of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2, 2021
167545766 10215051577721109 4651901627349494695 N
Compaction
New Caterpillar Utility Compactors to Feature Compaction Measurement Technology
Three new tandem and combination utility compactors were introduced to deliver increased productivity, efficiency, simple operation and easy maintenance
March 30, 2021
Screen Shot 2021 03 30 At 10 24 16 Am
Paving
Crafco, Inc. Announces Retirement of Two Senior Leaders
Crafco, Inc.
Tim Morris, director of international group and Bryan Darling, regional sales manager will step up to fill the two vacancies.
March 2, 2021
Crafco3
Paving
Full Depth Reclamation on Indigo Road in Georgia wins AEMA Past President’s Award
Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA)
Delaminated and loss of structural integrity, the Effingham County road needed a long-term solution and provide reliable, safe and durable routes for local businesses and residents.
February 26, 2021
This would be the first time full depth reclamation would be used to treat a fly ash road. Ergon's engineered emulsion was the selected binder for this process.
Paving
Paving Contractors that Struggle to Find Talent Need to Look at Pool Differently
World of Asphalt
The mix of generations in the workforce is changing fast, resulting in paving contractors having to adjust even further to make sure they have enough people overall.
February 25, 2021
Buddy Hobart of Solutions 21 scheduled to speak during the People, Plants & Paving Digital Conference.
Paving
Learn From the Pros - People, Plants and Paving Digital Conference
World of Asphalt
World of Asphalt announces five featured sessions you don't want to miss.
February 9, 2021
A Conversation with Dave Turin: Finding the Gold Lining in Challenging Times | People, Plants and Paving Digital Conference
Sustainability
Turning Face Masks into Pavement
An innovative way to reduce pandemic-generated waste by recycling single-use face masks into pavement.
February 4, 2021
Adobe Stock 353727765
Paving
Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating Expands its Presence into New Market
Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating
Atlantic Southern Paving & Sealcoating, a 2020 Top Contractor announces expansion to the Western U.S.
January 27, 2021
Atlantic Southern Paving Truck Photo
Previous Page
Next Page