Jan 25, 2020
Making the move to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a fuel source can be a user-friendly process.
Dec 27, 2019
Blythe Construction operates 13 asphalt plants across North and South Carolina, producing more than 1 million tons of hot mix and recycled asphalt annually. In September 2019, they upgraded their plant to improve environmental sustainability.
Nov 25, 2019
Working in a way that can save fuel can end up saving big money. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers shares some tips for optimal fuel efficiency.
Aug 23, 2019
Managers of asphalt plants need to get honest about how we collect and evaluate plant data.
Jul 24, 2019
The asphalt industry works with sustainable practices to lower GHGs and keep an already low carbon footprint in check. Malcolm Swanson, P.E., gathered information for an 11-page document outlining some of the industry’s sustainable practices
Apr 29, 2018
Carolina Sunrock LLC paved an award-winning project on Sandy Forks Road in North Raleigh, winning a Quality in Construction Award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association, but was also recognized as the first project in the state to receive a silver certification from Greenroads Foundation.
Dec 27, 2017
If the lights in the control house dim when your plant manager presses the button to start production, you can bet you’re pulling a full load of amps. Whether he runs at full production or half the plant’s rated capacity, the burner, blowers, fans, cold feed belts, pumps, etc. are pulling maximum energy unless you […]