Asphalt / Concrete / Paving

Fri January 10, 2003

ASCC Slates Concrete Supervisor’s Academy in SC

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) will hold its second Concrete Supervisor’s Academy March 15-21, 2003, at Clemson University, Clemson, SC. The academy is conducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research....

Wed September 11, 2002

CT Concrete Producer Wins Elkin’s ConExpo Contest

Don Mullin, owner and chief operator of Concrete Express Inc. recently took home the grand prize from Elkin Manufacturing Inc. of a Richard Petty Driving Experience. The prize was the result of a drawing held in conjunction with ConExpo-Con/AGG....

Thu August 29, 2002

Wirtgen W2000 Stars in $12M DE Interchange Project

In New Castle, DE, work is being done at the frequently congested interchange of Routes 295 and 13. When completed, motorists travelling to and from the Delaware Memorial Bridge will have Daisy Construction to thank as they get to where they're going much more easily....

Wed August 28, 2002

Stone Matrix Asphalt Proves Rock-Solid Solution in MD

Based on the successful use of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) in Europe, the Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) began to specify SMA on its major highways in 1992. Since then, it has constructed more than 85 SMA projects....

Wed August 28, 2002

NY’s Hedco Equipment Takes on Gilcrest Paver Line

Hedco Equipment Company recently announced that it has become authorized dealer for Gilcrest for customers in New York City, Long Island and southern Westchester county. “We’re very excited about adding the Gilcrest line to our product offerings,” said Martin Hausman, president of Hedco....

Fri July 26, 2002

MI Paving Association Honors John Carlo With Concrete Industry Award

John Carlo Inc. (JCI), among Michigan’s leading road paving and construction companies, has been honored with an industry award for its recent reconstruction work on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport runway 8R/26L in Grand Rapids, MI....

Wed July 17, 2002

Commander IIIs Assists Hi-Way Paving on Two PA Jobs

Hi-Way Paving Inc., based in Hilliard, OH, put its first new generation Commander III with high-drive tracks to work on two projects in PA last summer. Its projects included the rehabilitation of Route 30 near Lancaster and work on the 181 and 83 Interchange in Harrisburg. The Route 30 project involves the reconstruction of approximately 5 mi....

Tue July 09, 2002

Contractor Overcomes Resistance, Sets Up Asphalt Plant

John Pace, owner of Tarheel Paving Inc., knows that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Tarheel Paving is a second-generation paving company and, as of last year, a first-generation asphalt producer as well....

Thu June 20, 2002

A-1 Asphalt Paving Expands With Blaw-Knox Equipment

Shortly after Blaw-Knox began marketing its new line of compact asphalt paving machines, Mike Baughan, owner of A-1 Asphalt Paving & Sealing, knew that he needed one. Asphalt was becoming a “black-golden” opportunity for Baughan....

Sat May 18, 2002

NAPA Bestows Awards for Excellence in Hot Mix Paving

The National Asphalt Paving Association (NAPA) has announced the winners of its 2001 Quality in Construction Award for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement. The presentations were made at a special ceremony at the association’s 47th annual convention in San Francisco, CA....