Asphalt / Concrete / Paving

Wed October 15, 2008

Education Tops on Agenda of 2009 World of Asphalt Show

Educational opportunities will abound at the 2009 World of Asphalt Show and Conference and 2009 AGG1 Aggregates Forum and Expo to meet the specific learning needs of industry professionals in the aggregates, asphalt, highway maintenance and traffic safety sectors....

Tue October 14, 2008

Delaware Valley Concrete Hosts Pervious Concrete Class

Pervious concrete has been around for 156 years but it is only since the federal clean water legislation moved to the forefront and going green has become all the rage that it has received much attention....

Fri September 26, 2008

Liquid Asphalt Prices Force Difficult Decision in Maine

The rising price of liquid asphalt is forcing MaineDOT to suspend paving projects that were scheduled to begin later this year. The price of liquid asphalt, the primary component of paving materials, has more than doubled since January....

CEG - Tue September 23, 2008

Starfish Adds Mauldin’s Mid-Sized 1750-C Paver to Fleet

With the equipment world all within walking distance at this year’s ConExpo-Con/AGG, Lew Najor went hunting for a new paver. Najor and his wife, Leigh, own Starfish Inc., a site development firm in Brewton, Ala....

Fri August 15, 2008

GOMACO’s Commander III Features New Roller Frame

The Wirtgen WR 2000 XL stabilizer/recycler is an updated model of the WR 2000 introduced in 2005. The WR 2000 XL adapts to North American requirements with an industry standard 8-ft.-wide (2.4 m) drum (instead of 6-ft....

Wed September 17, 2008

ARTBA to Host Conference With World of Asphalt Show

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) will host its 2009 “National Traffic Management and Work Zone Safety Conference” in conjunction with the 2009 World of Asphalt Show & Conference, March 9 to 12 in Orlando, Fla....

Tue July 22, 2008

Updated Sakai Rollers Designed to Achieve Density Faster

Sakai has introduced two new high-frequency, higher force vibratory asphalt rollers designed to achieve density faster regardless of mix design, while providing a smoother finish across the mat. The machines — SW880 with a 79-in....

Tue July 22, 2008

LeeBoy 400 Vibratory Roller Has Compaction Width of 44 In.

LeeBoy’s 400 vibratory roller gives government agencies and asphalt paving companies a versatile and effective compactor for small street, parking lot, driveway and other commercial paving applications....

Tue July 22, 2008

Bomag Redesigns 47-In. Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers

Bomag has redesigned its 47-in. (119 cm) single-drum vibratory rollers. With their compact design, the new BW124-40 series rollers are versatile and maneuverable, yet offer capabilities and features similar to larger models, according to the manufacturer....

Fri August 29, 2008

Little River Turnpike Improvements Completed by Capitol Paving of D.C.

Little River Turnpike motorists and pedestrians are now enjoying improved traffic flow and sidewalks between the city of Fairfax and Northern Virginia Community College due to a $10.6 million project by Capitol Paving of D.C....