Sustainability: Page 28

Sweeping Industry Progressing Toward Electric Future

Elgin Sweeper Company, subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation

With two hybrid-electric models and counting, Elgin Sweepers aims to help contractors meet their sustainability goals today, and well into tomorrow

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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.

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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.

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) combustion simulation of an Astec Power Flame burner

How Sanibel Causeway Reopened Less Than a Month After Hurricane Ian

When the most intense storm in Lee County history washed away sections of the Sanibel Island causeway, access to repairs and resources were cutoff. A joint venture between Superior Construction and de Moya Group restored the roadway in record time.

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Caterpillar, Hyundai, Manitou and Bobcat Unveil New Equipment at First Day of bauma 2022

While not every product will be available in North America, four major manufacturers kicked off bauma 2022 with new equipment launches.

The new, all-electric Caterpillar 301.9 mini excavator features the Cat Next Gen platform.

The Challenges of Repairing Sanibel Causeway After Hurricane Ian

Less than 30 days after the worst hurricane to make landfall in Lee County, Florida, the Sanibel Causeway bridge reopens to traffic. Ryan Hamrick, of Superior Construction, discusses the unique challenges Superior Construction faced to get it done.

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How Innovative Concrete Equipment Can Help Contractors Expand Their Capabilities

Curb Roller Manufacturing

Concrete equipment has evolved to provide portable, operator-friendly solutions to help broaden contractors’ in-house capabilities.

Battery-powered curbing machines are often used for monolithic pours but can also be used for patch and repair work and can complement slipform pavers for corners and tight radii involved with larger jobs.

Investigating I-375 and The Legacy of Urban Renewal in Detroit

Millions of dollars in new funding are available to states for infrastructure projects, one of the most highly touted is the “Reconnecting Communities” pilot program that seeks to undo transportation initiatives that negatively impacted neighborhoods.

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Detroit I-375: Removal, Redevelopment, and Confronting the Reality of Urban Renewal

A new series investigating the complicated history of city-planning, progress, race and road-building through the lens of impacted communities. Each story assess the legacy and present reevaluations of major infrastructure projects in America's cities.

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Construction News

NAPA Adds Net-Zero Climate Partners Two Weeks in a Row

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

With the NAPA Annual meeting only a few months away, the "Road Forward" initiative continues to grow its ranks. In back-to-back weeks the national organization has added new sponsors and material producers.

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3 Reasons to Consider Geothermal in Construction

Dandelion Energy

By outfitting millions of people with more efficient and effective energy sources than existing homes powered by natural gas, heating fuel, or other sources, we can improve climate change outcomes while producing more valuable and efficient homes.

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Five Major Benefits of Rubber Modified Asphalt

How can this sustainable product, created from recycled used tires, directly impact your business and your customers? Here are five ways that you can see immediate results.

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