AP News
Jul 25, 2022
This Too Shall Pass
After preparing a handful of angst-filled editor notes detailing the effects precision schedule railroading (PSR) has on the supply of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and petroleum, flipping out about a […]
Jun 23, 2022
Monitor Thermal Mapping Intelligently
The concept of intelligent compaction (IC) is not new to the asphalt industry. We’ve been talking about it and sharing “how to” achieve density of asphalt mats with IC for […]
May 25, 2022
Is This Still Asphalt?
The preface for this month’s note is that I do in fact understand the need to placate climate change advocates to continue doing business in today’s world. One example out […]
Apr 25, 2022
Stealth Taxation and Tradeshow Iron Make Perfect Bedfellows
Unless lobbyists can convince members of Congress to enact some fancy legislation to the contrary, business owners have until the end of this year to enjoy 100% of equipment bonus […]
Mar 01, 2022
Saved By Zero
In Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, the Darvasa gas crater has been burning since 1971 when, as one story relates, it’s believed a drilling rig struck oil, ignited and was lost to […]
Jan 25, 2022
Resilient Planning Engages Recycled Asphalt
The recently released “World Green Building Trends 2021” SmartMarket Report from Dodge Construction Network offers data related to strategies architects, builders, investors, and others use—or plan to use—to improve sustainability in the design and construction industry. The report dissects the attitudes and plans […]