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GPS milling and paving put 3D in control of Albany Airport mill-and-fill for Rifenburg and Villager
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GPS milling and paving put 3D in control of Albany Airport mill-and-fill for Rifenburg and Villager
Mar 01, 2021
Spot-On Performance (SOP) is an easy-to-use truck management solution that connects the plant and paving crews
Jun 21, 2018
In the paving industry, like many trades, it is not uncommon for businesses to use individuals or other companies as independent subcontractors to perform specific aspects of a project. For […]
Feb 26, 2018
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is on the front line when it comes to promoting new technologies that give them continuous, full coverage asphalt pavement density testing […]
Feb 26, 2018
An area that has seen benefits of the ALLU Transformer range is surface mining operations. The Transformer is designed to fit an excavator or loading shovel, which works for large […]
Feb 26, 2018
As the industry’s use of warm-mix asphalt (WMA) increases, options for foaming the liquid asphalt cement (AC) meet new technology. The team from Astec Industries, Chattanooga, Tennessee, released the Generation […]
Feb 26, 2018
For Fielding Staton, founder of Newtonoid Technologies LLC, frustration over a cracked windshield evolved into a new Internet of Things (IoT) application that can help gauge roadway health. In 2012, […]
Feb 26, 2018
During the Dec. 8, 2017, awards luncheon, the Alabama Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) presented a 2016 Perpetual Pavement Award to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). The award-winning project was […]
Feb 26, 2018
155,902. That’s how many total lane miles of roadway need resurfacing or reconstruction in the United States at this time. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act […]
Feb 26, 2018
Transportation and water infrastructure funding and finance in the United States are not nearly as dire as some believe, but a national consensus on infrastructure priorities, accompanied by targeted spending […]
Feb 26, 2018
World of Asphalt/AGG1 2018 is here, so original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are hard at work putting the final engineering touches on products they’ll introduce in Houston this month. One of […]
Feb 26, 2018
It all started with a single truck more than 50 years ago. Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Charleston, South Carolina, got its start in the mid-60s when Jimmy and Elliot Sanders […]
Feb 26, 2018
The Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon was first formed in 1969. Now, the Salem, Oregon-based association boasts 45 producer and contractor members that represent 97 percent of the tons produced […]
Feb 26, 2018
One of the clichés we use in language is to call something “the backbone” of an entity. If a person is dependable and integral to holding an organization together, we […]
Feb 26, 2018
Canada Coaldale’s Municipal Planning Commission voted at the end of January three to two, to approve the construction of an asphalt plant and crusher. The Southern Alberta Newspapers reported that […]
Feb 26, 2018
For the 10-Year Anniversary of AsphaltPro magazine, we will help asphalt companies teach new workers some back-to-basics techniques for best success in the field, at the plant and in the […]
Jan 25, 2018
As you update the asphalt plant, tank farm, testing lab, crushing site or recycling areas, new equipment is probably on your “to buy” list. Even before we get to World […]
Jan 25, 2018
When Sean Bulmann moved from the Midwest to Arizona in 2012, he had to adjust to a whole lot more than just the change in landscape. As asphalt operations manager […]
Jan 25, 2018
Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO), Dublin, was first formed in 1962. Now, the association boasts 45 producer and contractor members that represent roughly 92 percent of the asphalt tonnage let […]
Jan 25, 2018
The risk management committee of the Construction Demolition & Recycling Association (CDRA), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has launched a new program to encourage companies that are building safety cultures within their organizations. […]
Jan 25, 2018
Belgium Four more organizations joined the European Bitumen Association, Brussels, at Eurobitume’s autumn meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. Eurobitume Director General Aimé Xhonneux stated: “With these additions, our membership numbers have […]
Jan 25, 2018
Superior Paving Corporation of Virginia located a new asphalt plant in Bull Run, just west of Washington, D.C., and about five miles from one of its existing plants. Everything about […]
Jan 25, 2018
It’s an unfortunate fact that vehicle intrusions are one of the leading causes of death in the road construction industry, resulting in tens of thousands of work zone crashes and […]
Jan 25, 2018
When it comes to performing a lasting repair, the persistent freeze thaw cycles of northern Michigan can be a pain. “Two days ago, it was 50 degrees, now it’s 22 […]
Jan 25, 2018
We all know that in our industry, what works for one climate may not work for another, and low gyration mix designs are no exception. “We have a similar mix […]
Jan 25, 2018
Evonik Industries AG, a specialty chemicals company and the inventor of methyl methacrylate (MMA) cold plastic road markings, presented the “Evonik Road Safety Award” to the city of Medellin, Colombia, […]
Jan 25, 2018
The team at Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment, Midland, Michigan, has announced its new diesel tack tanks. Known for its hot boxes and recyclers, Falcon’s latest piece of equipment is available […]
Dec 27, 2017
World of Asphalt/AGG1 is right around the corner, so original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are hard at work putting the final engineering touches on products they’ll introduce in Houston March 6 […]
Dec 27, 2017
Africa Gear up for BAUMA CONEXPO Africa in Johannesburg this March 13 through 16. Get all the information at www.bcfafrica.com/. China A trio of reporters from Reuters showed in October […]
Dec 27, 2017
Editor’s Note: Beginning in 2018, AsphaltPro magazine is offering readers a new column to help when training employees at the plant or in the field. This back-to-basics series will give […]
Dec 27, 2017
Do you see a plume of blue smoke when introducing large percentages of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) to your continuous mixing process? If you still see blue smoke when introducing […]
Dec 27, 2017
Historic Gateway Arch gets complete museum roof restoration, waterproofing with asphalt bitumen in the mix Western Specialty Contractors—St. Louis Branch—recently completed a project to restore and waterproof the roof of […]
Dec 27, 2017
Since the California Legislature approved the Road and Repair Accountability Act in April of 2017, California Commercial Asphalt in San Diego has been busy. Also known as SB1, the bill […]
Dec 27, 2017
The New Year is a time of new resolutions, predictions of the year ahead, and a time to reflect on the past 12 months. As it does every year, ARTBA […]
Dec 27, 2017
Probably the best definition of the Internet of Things (IoT) is offered by the futurist Jacob Morgan, who said the IoT refers to “basically connecting any device with an on […]
Dec 27, 2017
Editor’s Note: Read the February issue for findings from the Florida Department of Transportation’s experience with HFSTs over time. High friction surface treatments (HFST) provide enhanced pavement friction in critical […]
Dec 27, 2017
The AsphaltPro staff continues the tradition of introducing the incoming chairman of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) with 2018 Chairman Craig W. Parker. He’ll be inducted during the 2018 […]
Dec 27, 2017
Savvy asphalt producers and terminal owners keep an eye on the liquid market all around the globe. The ups and downs seen in South Africa and China in the past […]
Dec 27, 2017
When it comes to plant priorities, reducing emissions and reducing costs are often high on the list. That’s why Process Heating Company of Seattle offers the Lo-Density All-In-One Heater Kit. […]
Dec 27, 2017
The Superior Bowen crew approached an overlay requiring the shutdown of the I-670 Loop in Kansas City for two weekends in exactly the same way that they would any other […]
Dec 27, 2017
At the 41st annual Asphalt Contractors of Florida Association (ACAF) meeting at the end of November, Duval Asphalt’s T.J. Young presented the industry mix production best practices as determined by […]
Nov 25, 2017
At the end of each calendar year, we take a look at the state of the asphalt industry. For this department, we look at equipment and services, specifically. During 2017, […]
Nov 25, 2017
Argentina ALLU Group, headquartered in Finland, has announced its newest distributor is Igarreta Maquinas in Argentina. The company will supply the comprehensive range of ALLU Transformer and Soil Stabilization equipment, […]
Nov 25, 2017
When it comes to knowing what goes into its products, the asphalt industry is already transparent. Mix designs and job mix formulas are developed detailing the percentages of liquid asphalt, […]
Nov 25, 2017
When Maryland first began pioneering the use of Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) in the United States nearly two decades ago, Maryland Paving General Manager and Executive Vice President Jeff Graf […]
Nov 25, 2017
At the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV) in Atlanta, in September, heavy-duty engine and vehicle manufacturers displayed continued innovation and support for clean diesel technologies. With more than […]
Nov 25, 2017
Whether it’s a two-lane highway, work along I-70, a college track or a parking lot, if it’s asphalt and it’s in west central Indiana, Wabash Valley Asphalt Company, Terre Haute, […]
Nov 25, 2017
The Buffalo Niagara International Airport for the City of Buffalo, New York, received not just a lift, but many lifts of new asphalt on parts of Runway 14-32. The airport […]
Nov 25, 2017
Virginia Asphalt Association, Richmond, has been promoting the use of asphalt pavements in Virginia since 1952. Today, VAA boasts 25 producer/contractor members accounting for about 85 percent of the state’s […]
Nov 25, 2017
Although our equipment gets smarter each and every innovation cycle, the PPE those in the construction industry have worn hasn’t changed much over the past half-century. With the development and […]
Nov 25, 2017
How cubical do the aggregate particles used in Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) need to be to achieve acceptable performance? European specifications require SMA aggregates to have no more than 30 […]
Nov 25, 2017
A customer in Region Limoges of France started testing with the Magna M-Terrain tires from Magna Tyres Group, headquartered in The Netherlands, on its Liebherr 586 wheel loader. The rock […]
Nov 25, 2017
To keep conveyor belts from wearing too soon, cleaning them is a must. The team at Conveyor Components Company, Croswell, Michigan, devised the Model BR brush that affixes to a […]
Nov 25, 2017
American Asphalt Company, headquartered in West Collingswood Heights, New Jersey, has a culture that does things R.I.G.H.T. This acronym stands for the company’s core values: Respect, Integrity, God honoring, Honesty […]
Oct 24, 2017
The November 2017 edition of AsphaltPro includes a focus on controls. While that typically brings plant operations to mind, let’s consider the controls and automation available to the contractor in […]
Oct 24, 2017
Efficiency. Dedication. Precision. These are traits every top-notch athlete must have. They’re also the traits every paving crew laying sport courts must have. After all, no tennis player wants to […]
Oct 24, 2017
Australia Austroads, Sydney, Australia, has released its most recent Pavement Work Tips on Taking Representative Samples of Bituminous Binders. You can download the free pdf here. China Petrosil’s Bitumart reported […]
Oct 24, 2017
When it comes to airport paving projects, accuracy in grade and slope is the great equalizer. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifications dictate the tolerances to which runways and taxiways must […]
Oct 24, 2017
Cracks, wear and potholes are telltale signs of asphalt damage, leaving many property owners and managers searching for the best way to resolve these issues while keeping their asphalt in […]
Oct 24, 2017
Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association has been representing the asphalt industry in Missouri since 1990. The association has more than 100 members, including 16 producer members representing about 80 percent of […]
Oct 24, 2017
Editor’s Note: Annually at its mid-year meeting, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) presents various Operational Excellence Awards. One of the awards is for safety innovation. Lakeside Industries has been […]
Oct 24, 2017
The hurricane season of 2017 once again forced the construction industry to focus on best practices for responding to major events. The storms reminded company officers to put into action […]
Oct 24, 2017
As more regulations, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service requirements, call for the use of in-field electronics to complete daily, routine tasks, workers need to take delicate […]
Oct 24, 2017
Depending on the type of work being conducted, a hot work permit is essential to promoting safety in hazardous locations. Hot work is defined as tasks performed that involve fire […]
Oct 24, 2017
As a production manager at Aggregate Industries, Sheffield, United Kingdom, Richard Stott’s job is to ensure that asphalt is made—and lots of it. But that’s only the start. He must […]
Oct 24, 2017
To facilitate efficient haul truck loading and ticketing as well as accurate customer billing, plant operators and managers have cutting edge technology available to them. The team at Reliable Asphalt […]
Oct 24, 2017
In the southern Indiana and Indianapolis area, the name Milestone carries a reputation for both high quality and high quantity of asphalt products. Milestone Contractors LP, with headquarters in Columbus, […]
Oct 24, 2017
As infrastructure needs grow across the United States, asphalt contractors need the best tools to meet demand head-on. Purchasing an asphalt plant is a great way to ensure a contractor […]
Sep 23, 2017
When Phil Foley moved from Maine to Buda, Texas, 1.5 years ago to work for Austin Materials and Industrial Asphalt and Aggregates as their VP of operations, he already knew […]
Sep 23, 2017
The 8520 asphalt paver from LeeBoy, Lincolnton, North Carolina, may look like the company’s 8515 asphalt paver, but its stretched frame packs a powerful punch when it comes to commercial […]
Sep 23, 2017
Crews that train right get bonuses. It’s that simple. Employees that understand what they’re supposed to do and how it affects the bottom line are more likely to leave behind […]
Sep 23, 2017
While some producers in the north already gear up for season shut-down, many asphalt professionals continue to race the calendar for production of tons at this time of year. This […]
Sep 23, 2017
We all know that when roadways age they tend to crack. What we may not know, though, is exactly how to apply a solution to that problem that’ll last for […]
Sep 23, 2017
SGL Constructors has opened the Grand National Drive segment of the I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project, marking the first major milestone since the roadway’s redevelopment began. The construction team delivered the […]
Sep 23, 2017
For the 2017 paving season, we dive into an essential area of project management for asphalt professionals: safe and timely delivery of hot-mix or warm-mix asphalt (HMA/WMA) to the paving […]
Sep 23, 2017
Judith Corley-Lay, Ph.D. in civil engineering, brings 40 years of experience and professional registration to her new role as the head of the National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP). After […]
Sep 23, 2017
When we cut, grind or drill into concrete and asphalt out on the job site, there’s a risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica, also known as silica dust. The […]
Sep 23, 2017
China A variety of sources reported during the first quarter of this year that China would impose a “consumption” tax on aromatics, light cycle oil (LCO) and bitumen blends in […]
Sep 22, 2017
Safety has always been a concern in the commercial trucking industry. In response, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a mandate Dec. 16, 2015, in the Federal Register […]
Sep 22, 2017
In September 2015, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Expert Task Group on Mixtures and Construction formed a Balanced Mix Design Task Force. This group defined balanced mix design (BMD) as […]
Sep 22, 2017
The Kansas Asphalt Pavement Association, based in Topeka, Kansas, and has 18 asphalt producer members, which accounts for about 95 percent of the asphalt production companies in Kansas. KAPA was […]
Sep 22, 2017
As asphalt professionals around North America gear up for season shut down, a few items go into the shop for the winter. You order new parts for next season and […]
Sep 22, 2017
Overfills of liquid asphalt cement (AC) can result in wasted material and serious injury. To help tanker truck drivers and operators at terminals and asphalt plants avoid overfills, TPF Inc. […]
Aug 28, 2017
You may have heard of a new asphalt binder parameter for evaluating age-related cracking potential. Pronounced delta tea see, it’s spelled out ΔTc. It’s defined as the numerical difference between […]
Aug 28, 2017
When a project calls for cold in place recycling (CIR), contractors’ options include the RT-500 mobile recycle trailer from Roadtec, an Astec Industries company, of Chattanooga. This trailer can either […]
Aug 28, 2017
Property and facility/site managers are faced with the dilemma of trying to evaluate pavements themselves or hiring a consultant when it comes to caring for their asphalt parking lots. Have […]
Aug 28, 2017
There are many options for both passive and mechanical ventilation to relieve operations of moisture damage challenges. Producers know that moisture slows down asphalt operations, adding cost to production. Asphalt […]
Aug 28, 2017
Editor’s Note: The information contained in this article is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor result in an attorney-client relationship with the reader. Any […]
Aug 28, 2017
This month’s issue focuses on the beginning of quality control with good practices for the lab and mix design. Once you have a good mix, you’ve got to place and […]
Aug 26, 2017
China According to the July 18 Bitumart report from Petrosil Media, Beijing Zhongwu Zhenhua Trading Co. bitumen imports were up by 60 percent in May compared to imports in April. […]
Jul 25, 2017
Charging a hopper in a tight space or in a residential area full of older trees and overhead wires presents paving crew members with a list of safety concerns. The […]
Jul 25, 2017
Material is dumped into the vibrating hopper. At the end of the hopper, material flows across the 2-step, 5-foot grizzly deck. Smaller material slips between the bars, allowing it to […]
Jul 25, 2017
Here’s What’s New in Asphalt Production Equipment & Services By the time this edition of AsphaltPro hits your mailbox, CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be over four months gone. Its effects linger in […]
Jul 25, 2017
Granite Construction prepares for the new norm, hitting 100 percent bonus along the way Currently, 23 states have written intelligent compaction (IC) specifications for asphalt paving jobs, and that number […]
Jul 25, 2017
Off-highway diesel engine emissions regulations were first introduced in 1994 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Every contractor, regardless of organization size, is affected by the regulations that call for […]
Jul 25, 2017
During the week of May 15 through 19, hundreds of organizations met in Washington, D.C., to honor past accomplishments and focus on the future growth of America’s national infrastructure as […]
Jul 25, 2017
When an Air Force Base has to close its only runway, it’s all hands on deck to make the project go smoothly. For MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, such […]
Jul 25, 2017
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a partnership of the Asphalt Institute, National Asphalt Pavement Association, and the State Asphalt Pavement Associations, named 10 departments of transportation winners of the 2016 Perpetual […]
Jul 25, 2017
Editor’s Note: The information contained in this article is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor result in an attorney-client relationship with the reader. Any […]
Jul 25, 2017
Asphalt industry news from around the globe. Ireland ALLU Group of Finland announced during Ireland’s Construction & Quarrying Machinery Show in April that Powerscreen Ireland is to be its new […]
Jul 25, 2017
Becoming responsible for the maintenance of a stretch of highway is a big undertaking. Becoming responsible for the entire interstate system in Dallas County is even bigger. IIPL USA, a […]
Jul 25, 2017
When Louisiana began to allow asphalt producers to blend polymers in-line, Diamond B Construction quickly jumped on board. “Essentially when we add the polymer and your PG64 becomes better than […]
Jul 25, 2017
As the foreman or supervisor in the field, you can—and must—be mobile. Devices that can be used while in the field today are indispensable, when transmitting data across significant distances […]
Jul 25, 2017
Like all equipment, when choosing a sealcoating machine, uptime, speed, efficiency and durable, high-quality results are on the line. To be successful the unit must deliver on all fronts. But […]
Jun 26, 2017
Innovative employees know how to make a job flow more smoothly for a company. For Lindy Paving Inc., based in New Galilee, Pennsylvania, employees took on a collaborative effort between […]
Jun 26, 2017
Why Wye Mom, written by Melanie Foister and Jaylynn Markwald, illustrates Lakeside Industries’ safety culture. Lakeside Industries is a leading hot mix asphalt producer and paving contractor in the Pacific […]
Jun 26, 2017
On May 16, Volvo Construction Equipment showed off a prototype of the EX2, a 100 percent electric compact excavator, at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit in London. The EX2 is […]
Jun 26, 2017
If you run variable frequency drives (VFDs) on plant components, you may relate to a paint production facility’s recent emergency. Easy Tool, a condition monitoring solutions provider in Italy, works […]
Jun 26, 2017
Ever since its formation in the 1950s, Coastal Bridge has focused on expansion and improvement. As the name would imply, Coastal Bridge got its start building bridges in the 1950s […]
Jun 26, 2017
Sometimes an owner/agency requires full depth reclamation of a pavement. Sometimes the pavement—and the budget—needs a repair of lesser depth. In all applications, however, the desired end result is to […]
Jun 26, 2017
Editor’s Note: The information contained in this article is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor result in an attorney-client relationship with the reader. Any […]
Jun 26, 2017
While many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) launched new equipment models during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas March 7 through 11, some companies still have new components, upgrades, tech packages and […]
Jun 26, 2017
In 2007, a group of asphalt pavement experts from the United States travelled to Belgium, France, Germany and Norway to learn about various warm-mix asphalt (WMA) technologies as part of […]
Apr 27, 2017
Whether it was on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March or released in the past few months in preparation for season startup, new technology and equipment has landed in the […]
Apr 27, 2017
Achieving proper density is key to avoiding premature failures in your pavement. That’s why asphalt density assessment tools, like the PaveScan RDM from Geophysical Survey Systems Inc., Nashua, N.H., […]
Apr 27, 2017
As you’ve seen throughout this New Products edition of AsphaltPro, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are looking into the future with the iron and technology recently introduced. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG and […]
Apr 27, 2017
Along with a new 745 articulated truck, new dozers, a new 986K wheel loader, new work tools and its reinvented cold planers, the team from Caterpillar, Peoria, Illinois, highlighted its […]
Apr 27, 2017
Darryl Byrne of Roadworx has been involved in the purchase of multiple asphalt plants during his career. Recently, he had the added pressure of environmental regulators and residents keeping a […]
Apr 27, 2017
The benefits of the asphalt industry to today’s world are endless. As a cost-effective solution for many construction and design needs, asphalt recycling in particular allows businesses to save on […]
Apr 27, 2017
Most jobs require a certain level of coordination—among crewmembers, with the plant, with the client, etc. Martin Marietta took effective coordination to a whole new level with a recent project […]
Apr 27, 2017
Several human resource websites offer checklists and other guidance for what to do when an employee dies on the job. Such lists usually begin with calling 911 and contacting the […]
Apr 27, 2017
Asphalt industry news from around the globe Japan At the end of March, Petrosil’s Bitumart reported that Japan’s import of bitumen is up by 10 percent in the past six […]
Feb 27, 2017
Resting on the coast of Eastern China is the ancient province of Zhejiang. Situated 37 miles (60 kilometers) from the provincial capital, Hangzhou, and 120 miles (200 km) from Shanghai, […]
Feb 27, 2017
Under normal circumstances, asphalt production is a reliable, relatively constant process. What few interruptions or mechanical “events” might occur, can usually be dealt with in a timely manner, getting a […]
Feb 27, 2017
Belgium BTC Europe GmbH, which is BASF’s European sales organization, located in Brussels, announced in January that it has joined Eurobitume as an associate member. It is the sixth organization […]
Feb 27, 2017
How to prepare a new generation of leaders for success in the asphalt industry Our industry isn’t just about paving—it’s about moving. Everyone is trying to get somewhere, and that’s […]
Feb 27, 2017
Every racing fan knows that to win, a driver needs a good pit crew. For a racetrack to succeed, it needs a good paving crew. That’s exactly what the owners […]
Feb 27, 2017
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced Feb. 1 that Northeast Asphalt Inc., Greenville, Wisconsin, was named winner for the 2016 Sheldon G. Hayes Award for excellence in construction of […]
Feb 27, 2017
The construction industry is experiencing unprecedented attention to mental health and suicide prevention. Progressive contractors with leading safety, health and wellness programs are embracing mental health and suicide prevention as […]
Feb 27, 2017
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, published its report on Occupation and Suicide July 1, 2016, the construction/extraction industry was stunned to discover that it was ranked […]
Feb 27, 2017
When quality control techs collect samples of liquid asphalt cement (AC) at the asphalt plant, attention to safety is paramount. That’s why the team at Stansteel, Louisville, Kentucky, designed the […]
Feb 27, 2017
The largest construction-related tradeshow in the United States boasts more square footage and more exhibitors to visit than any other trade show you’ll attend this year. Bar none. To make […]
Feb 27, 2017
The team at CEI Enterprises, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has developed a containerized asphalt-rubber blending system that fits on two standard 8-foot by 40-foot shipping skids. Here’s how it works. An […]
Feb 27, 2017
Editor’s Note: Your AsphaltPro staff compiles new and updated product information in each edition of the magazine. This month’s product gallery focuses on the paving and pavement maintenance sector of […]
Feb 27, 2017
You can’t succeed in this industry without a commitment to safety. Federal and state governmental agencies set many standards, and asphalt producers and paving companies know how important safety is […]
Feb 27, 2017
The newly available biometric technology measures genetic characteristics such as fingerprints, iris or retina patterns, facial characteristics, and hand geometry, providing companies with a mechanism to ensure individuals are who […]
Jan 22, 2017
By the end of this year, all of your trucks should comply with new electronic logging mandates and utilize electronic logging devices (ELDs). Although this mandate from the Federal Motor […]
Jan 22, 2017
How to pave asphalt curb ramps correctly More than 25 years after Congress passed the Americans With Disabilities Act, compliance with the law can still be confusing. That’s because ADA […]
Jan 22, 2017
Jackson Asphalt, Maddington, Australia, completes hundreds of car parks a year. The company is located in a growing area where new construction is in high demand. The process for installing […]
Jan 22, 2017
As you update the asphalt plant, tank farm, testing lab, crushing site or recycling areas, new equipment is probably on your “to buy” list. Even before we get to CONEXPO-CON/AGG […]
Jan 22, 2017
Every year, millions of tourists and “snowbirds,” flock to Florida’s Gulf Coast to soak up the sun and enjoy the attractions the Sunshine State has to offer. Among the many […]
Jan 22, 2017
“This is an exciting time to be in asphalt recycling research,” Dr. Amy Epps Martin said. She is a professor and the A.P. & Florence Wiley Faculty Fellow in Texas […]
Jan 22, 2017
Asphalt contractors want to enhance their potential to take on both big and small projects. For improved flexibility, the 1750-C commercial class asphalt paver from Mauldin Paving Products, Taylors, […]
Jan 22, 2017
Asphalt industry news from around the globe. France The company is based in Kohler, Wisconsin, but Kohler Power System unveiled an all-new range of large diesel industrial generators at a […]
Jan 22, 2017
Getting the right amount of mix to a pavement maintenance job site is half the battle out there. You want to have the mix sufficiently hot, and you’d like […]
Jan 22, 2017
Anyone who has ever had a close call when it comes to safety has a story to tell. Although most of us choose to share these stories only with our […]
Jan 13, 2017
Here’s what you should have on hand and where it needs to be throughout the day for an organized and efficient job site. You’re on a commercial lot for a […]
Dec 20, 2016
At the asphalt plant, moisture, emissions and fuel inefficiency are the enemy. To help reduce moisture in reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) being fed to the plant, the team at Ray-Tech […]
Dec 20, 2016
With the number of moving parts and many pieces of heavy machinery at an asphalt plant, employees must be on alert for safe operations at all times. Even when moving […]
Dec 20, 2016
When it comes to minor surface distress, sometimes the best option is to perform an overlay. “Overlays have some distinct advantages compared to less costly surface maintenance treatments,” said Terry […]
Dec 20, 2016
Jackson Asphalt, Maddington, Australia, completes hundreds of car parks a year. The company is located in a growing area where new construction is in high demand. The process for installing […]
Dec 20, 2016
Asphalt industry news from around the world Asia-Pacific Grand View Research released a report during second quarter 2016 indicating the Asia Pacific region was the dominant market for bitumen during […]
Dec 20, 2016
The AsphaltPro staff continues the tradition of introducing the incoming chairman of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) with 2017 Chairman Daniel Joseph Gallagher. He’ll be inducted during the […]
Dec 20, 2016
Three attributes you should look for in ideal customers, and nine strategies to improve your relationship with new—and existing—customers. Last paving season, DRS Paving, Fitchburg, Wis., was turning away […]
Dec 20, 2016
As you make plans for 2017, new paving equipment may be on your “to buy” list. Even before we get to CONEXPO-CON/AGG, manufacturers are rolling out new items and updating […]
Nov 30, 2016
More than 25 years after the birth of the ADA, compliance with the law can still be confusing. Here’s how to stripe a lot that meets ADA requirements and local […]
Nov 22, 2016
Let’s take a look at safe lighting on some basic equipment, such as haul trucks, trailers and tack wagons. Optronics International, Tulsa, Oklahoma, displayed its most recent launch for the […]
Nov 22, 2016
It’s that time of year to check out everything around the asphalt plant. Because this issue of the magazine focuses on sustainability, let’s zero in on the recycling areas for […]
Nov 22, 2016
American drivers spent 888 million hours in traffic resulting from work zones in 2014, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Mitigating congestion around your work zones doesn’t just save area […]
Nov 22, 2016
It may sound like a contradiction to use combustion to lower emissions, but industry has both smart operations and ever-advancing technology to reach the goal of more environmentally friendly output. […]
Nov 22, 2016
Imagine this: You’re out on a job and about to fill up your rollers’ tanks when you realize that your water truck won’t start. You can’t sit around waiting for […]
Nov 22, 2016
In the summer of 2016, a contractor in Egypt took delivery of a cold in place recycling train from Roadtec in time for a pavement rehabilitation project. With materials delivered […]
Nov 22, 2016
Patching is an important process in any pavement maintenance program. We have the ability to significantly increase the life of our patches if we pay attention to industry best practices. […]
Nov 22, 2016
Africa Much Asphalt (Pty) Ltd., South Africa, is celebrating its 50-year anniversary this year and has recently established a branch on the Cape West Coast between Vredenburg and Saldanha. The […]
Nov 22, 2016
AsphaltPro sets the standard for equipment and service information by focusing on what’s new in the industry. This product gallery focuses specifically on the production branch of our industry. Let’s […]
Nov 22, 2016
Jobsite conditions and performance requirements for 10-foot pavers constantly change. Pavers need to provide high-quality mat in a variety of applications, including mainline paving, city and county roads and large […]
Nov 22, 2016
Wrapping your head around the recently completed I-65/Goose Creek Bypass project in Franklin, Tennessee, is no small task. It was no small project. The $46.1 million Tennessee Department of Transportation […]
Nov 22, 2016
The new lease accounting rules approved by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) are scheduled to take effect for financial periods starting after Dec. 15, 2018, for public companies and […]
Oct 26, 2016
When driving around the quarry, mine or mountainous stockpile yard beyond the plant, workers need clear delineation for both safety and efficient operation. Trampas Cutler, founding director of Spinflector Industries, […]
Oct 25, 2016
Just as the fundamentals are imperative to having a solid foundation for success in athletics, so too can the reminder of fundamentals have positive impacts on your paving performance. It […]
Oct 25, 2016
AsphaltPro takes you into the homestretch of the paving season in the south and gives you dreams of the upcoming season if you’re watching temperatures drop in the north, with […]
Oct 25, 2016
In part one of our three-part series, The Ultimate Paving Maintenance Guide, we cover how to crack seal right, step by step. Cracks come in all shapes and sizes. Sealing […]
Oct 25, 2016
Continental of Hanover is turning commercial vehicles into data carriers on wheels: In modern trucks (and buses), around 170 sensors record data, more than 90 electronic control units process the […]
Oct 25, 2016
Researchers at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University in Alabama study failed as well as successful experimental sections on their pavement test track. The latest three-year […]
Oct 25, 2016
Most paving contractors know exactly how to handle their equipment for winter storage. They know they need to apply lubricants, prepare the batteries and schedule maintenance and inspections. What many […]
Oct 25, 2016
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Volvo articulated hauler, and as part of the yearlong celebration, Volvo held a contest to identify the oldest Volvo articulated hauler still actively […]
Oct 25, 2016
National & International Asphalt Industry News Canada Major Wire Industries Ltd., a Haver & Boecker company, of Candiac, Quebec, announced the retirement of Gary Pederson Sept. 30 after 17 […]
Sep 27, 2016
Knik Construction Co. Inc., based in Anchorage, Alaska, states right up front on its website that it’s a heavy construction contractor that “specializes in complex, logistically challenging projects in hard-to-reach […]
Sep 27, 2016
It was 1972 when Ray Wulfenstein moved his family from Las Vegas to Pahrump, Nevada, to pursue his dream of developing real estate amid the fields of cotton and alfalfa. […]
Sep 27, 2016
When the paving crew needs to switch from a paving job that specs a material transfer vehicle (MTV) to a job that requires traditional laydown, the rubber track Cedarapids CR662RM […]
Sep 27, 2016
China Keeping an eye on asphalt activity in Asia, Petrosil’s Bitumart newsletter reported the Xiamen Huate Group Corporation Ltd., Rizhao Tianhui Trade Co Ltd., had imported the most bitumen into […]
Sep 27, 2016
Having a toolbox talk each morning is one of the most important processes you can put in place to ensure a safe, efficient and high-quality job. You’ve heard us say […]
Sep 27, 2016
Team Elmer’s, Traverse City, Michigan, does a little bit of everything in the state: hauling asphalt, stone and aggregate; excavation; cranes and rigging; heavy hauling; snow removal; site restoration; and […]
Sep 27, 2016
A pipeline assessment tool capable of leak detection and imperfections in water networks is helping to locate weak spots before they become costly pipe bursts. P-CAT is a condition assessment […]
Sep 27, 2016
What’s a great pavement for a natural resource management area? Porous asphalt pavement mix, of course. In June of this year, Allen Asphalt Services Inc., Smiths Station, Alabama, placed the […]
Aug 23, 2016
Rehabilitation isn’t always the first choice when it comes to improving a road, but when it offers nearly the full benefits of complete reconstruction at less than half the cost, […]
Aug 23, 2016
The standards division of the city of Los Angeles developed a fast, simple, repeatable test with the Rutwheeler from Pine Instruments, Grove City, Pennsylvania, to predict permanent deformation and moisture […]
Aug 23, 2016
AsphaltPro takes you into the homestretch of the paving season with a product gallery focused on the new technology and equipment that assists contractors in the paving and pavement preservation/pavement […]
Aug 23, 2016
He brings a political science degree that he achieved in 1989 from the University of Iowa to his role as executive director. State Association: Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa (APAI), […]
Aug 23, 2016
In May, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its spring semiannual regulatory agenda, which included potential changes to acceptable noise levels and solutions in construction work zones. “When […]
Aug 23, 2016
Transporting material to and from the work zone isn’t our only transportation-related concern. We also need to worry about how traffic is getting through our work zones. Do drivers know […]
Aug 23, 2016
The Shelly Company/Oldcastle Materials updated its rotary sifter models and enhanced worker protection with the help of Gilson. The Shelly Company/Oldcastle Materials is a leading supplier of asphalt, aggregates, ready […]
Aug 23, 2016
Asphalt producers and contractors need to measure and document the temperature of hot mix asphalt (HMA) for optimum quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA). To that end, the team at SYSTEMS […]
Aug 23, 2016
Many municipal mill and fill projects require milling around raised manholes, leaving behind a hazard that could lead to claims from drivers. To resolve the issue, contractors could use cold […]
Aug 23, 2016
Asphalt industry news and happenings from around the world Mexico ContiTech of Fairlawn, Ohio, announced late July that Applied Mexico, S.A. de C.V. and its subsidiary RODENSA Mexico, S.A. de […]
Aug 23, 2016
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) honored winners and finalists of its 2015 Operational Excellence Awards at a special ceremony today (July 18) during the association’s Midyear Meeting in Seattle. […]
Jul 26, 2016
When Jim Nichols first purchased a parallel flow asphalt plant in 2008, he thought he was in over his head. But he also knew it was a necessary risk. Larger […]
Jul 26, 2016
As stated by R. Bruce Noel at the 1977 annual meeting of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT), “The single most important construction control that will provide for long-term […]
Jul 26, 2016
Various forms of in‐place pavement recycling have been used to rehabilitate and maintain pavements in the United States since the 1930s. The oil embargo of the 1970s and its economic […]
Jul 26, 2016
What’s New in Asphalt Production? AsphaltPro sets the standard for equipment and service information by focusing on what’s new in the industry. There are companies in the asphalt industry with […]
Jul 26, 2016
Photos courtesy Tom Kuennen New asphalt paver, compactors and cold mills from Wirtgen Group are the centerpieces of the expansion for Pave-Tar Construction Ltd., Etobicoke, Ontario, into pavement reconstruction. For […]
Jul 26, 2016
When state DOTS, like Connecticut DOT, started requiring secondary compaction of the notch wedge joint, Jerod Willow, proprietor of Willow Designs, East Berlin, Pa., developed a solution:Willow Designs’ notch wedge […]
Jul 26, 2016
With 1,500 landings annually, Polk Army Airfield, located in Fort Polk, Louisiana, handles some heavy traffic. U.S. Army transport planes moving troops in and out of the base take their […]
Jul 26, 2016
Asphalt industry news and happenings from around the globe Canada GreenMantra Technologies, Brantford, Canada, and EMCO Chemical Distributors, Pleasant Prairie, Wis., have signed an exclusive agreement for EMCO to distribute […]
Jul 26, 2016
Heat is a constant concern in our industry. But we’re usually concerned with retaining it, as we deliver and lay a perishable material under tight timelines. Even in paving, […]
Jun 28, 2016
When Caroline Hughes was in grade school, she spent an entire summer sorting teeth. “The guys would bring me buckets of teeth to see if we could recycle any,” Hughes […]
Jun 28, 2016
Long-life or perpetual pavements are designed and built to last longer than 50 years, requiring only a periodic mill and inlay of the surface layer. The pavement structure is designed […]
Jun 28, 2016
This month’s product gallery provides the latest innovations OEMs have to offer in haul trucks and trailers. No matter what nifty new feature drivers have to make operations more efficient, […]
Jun 28, 2016
The TRI-MIX warm-mix injection system from Tarmac International Inc., Lee’s Summit, Mo., is designed for dual use—the producer can set it up for water or chemical injection to create foamed […]
Jun 28, 2016
The Accu-Shear® from Stansteel/Hotmix Parts, Louisville, Ky., is designed for advanced in-line water foaming of liquid asphalt cement (AC). The shearing process promotes total blending and homogenized flow for warm-mix […]
Jun 28, 2016
The AquaFoam® warm mix system from Reliable Asphalt Products, Shelbyville, Ky., is designed to foam liquid asphalt cement (AC) binder with water to create a foamed warm-mix asphalt (WMA) product. […]
Jun 28, 2016
Warm-mix asphalt (WMA) production shouldn’t be limited to drum plants. With that truth in mind, the team at Meeker Equipment, Belleville, Pa., created its warm mix systems for use on […]
Jun 28, 2016
Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., unveiled “the Age of Smart Iron” at bauma 2016. The Age of Smart Iron describes Caterpillar’s strategy to be the industry leader […]
Jun 28, 2016
While federal projects can bring big revenue for asphalt professionals, the contracts also bring a host of compliance complications from prevailing wages to executive orders. Recently, the Obama administration announced […]
Jun 28, 2016
When you need a course on how to make a new mix design, sometimes it’s easier to have the trainer come to you. Consultants in the paving business have been […]
Jun 03, 2016
Distributor trucks may easily be viewed as unglamorous workhorses of paving fleets. Their typical functions are to provide heated asphalt or emulsion spray as tack coating in front of a […]
Apr 27, 2016
The Ultrafoam GX2 from Gencor, Orlando, is designed to inject steam into the foaming process using only the energy of the pump or head supplying the liquid asphalt cement (AC) […]
Apr 27, 2016
The Green Pac from Astec Inc., Chattanooga, is designed to allow the mixing of small amounts of water and asphalt cement (AC) to create microscopic bubbles during the mixing stage. […]
Apr 27, 2016
The AsphaltPro staff continues its series to introduce you to the asphalt industry directors who help guide the positive direction of the asphalt industry. This month we share the new […]
Apr 27, 2016
In the fall of 2012, an idea was born. The asphalt pavement industry, always seeking to build high-quality roadways for owners and the traveling public, launched a new effort to […]
Apr 27, 2016
What does it take to get bonus pay on a huge project? It takes the same attention to detail that winning the top national award for paving requires. If you […]
Apr 27, 2016
The story of Palmetto Corp, Conway, S.C., runs three generations deep. In the 1960s, Mack Godwin began offering asphalt patching and driveway paving as part of his company, Godwin Construction. […]
Apr 27, 2016
Before the economic uncertainties of 2008, increasing productivity was often accomplished by upgrading to the largest machine your budget could support, and then using smaller machines to perform other tasks […]
Apr 27, 2016
In 1984, construction of the south section of John Young Parkway, a major collector roadway, was initiated to provide access to Interstate 4, northward access to Orange County, interlocal streets, […]
Apr 27, 2016
It’s no secret that motorists are easily distracted. According to Distraction.gov, “In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.” Whether they […]
Apr 27, 2016
Peru As part of the upcoming CONEXPO Latin America, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) offers a high-caliber educational seminar at the Swissotel in Lima this Oct. 10 through 11. […]
Mar 28, 2016
Let’s face it, concrete will crack and fail. Martin Applebaum, a general manager at Driveway Maintenance Inc., headquartered in Miami, presented at a property management companies meeting one evening in […]
Feb 01, 2016
Brent Loutzenhiser, owner of sealcoating tank manufacturer Seal-Rite, vividly remembers cleaning his old sealcoating tanks back when he worked at his father’s sealcoating company. “The first tank we used didn’t […]
Feb 01, 2016
Casey Greinermiller never set out to be in the asphalt industry. It wasn’t until he took a summer job at RS Asphalt Maintenance, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, between school years studying fine […]
Dec 15, 2015
Each contractor brings a unique flavor to the job, whether that be the longevity of his staff, a commitment to customer service, the highest job quality using the highest caliber […]