AsphaltPro: The Blog

On January 10, the California Asphalt Pavement Association honored industry leaders at its annual dinner in Los Angeles. The association paid tribute to those who passed away in 2018, four “giants of the industry” who will be missed: Paul Rademacher, Wayne Church, Wally E. Hunt Jr., and Frank C. Hermann. “Tonight is a chance for […]

At an industry meeting in 2018, a contractor bemoaned the high cost of aggregate materials. He especially hated it when incoming rock was watered down to increase its weight, thus the price of actual product received in the truck. He was tired of being charged for water. Of course the concept of an aggregate supplier […]

On December 11, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are proposing a clear, understandable, and implementable definition of “waters of the United States” that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act. The proposal contains a straightforward definition that would result in significant cost savings, protect the […]

It’s that time of year to perform equipment maintenance. Have you thought about how to shut down and store the new drone and its software? You may be using your drone (or drone fleet) for stockpile management, project progress management, public relations, or a combination thereof. Whatever your goals, you want it in good working […]

The U.S. transportation infrastructure market is expected to grow 4.2 percent in 2019, according to latest economic forecast from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). In exact numbers, transportation construction and related activities are expected to reach $278.1 billion, up from $266.9 billion in 2018. The market also grew by 4.2 percent from 2017 […]

“Now all the winter bells are ringing Hear them echo through the snow And the children’s voices singing On the streets so far below” I’m one of those people who will randomly play Christmas carols in June or August. My neighbors can hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling, too, in September or November. […]