Wed November 01, 2006
Spray Paver Applies Material Directly Before Asphalt Mix
Roadtec unveiled the SP-200 asphalt spray paver, which gives the contractor the ability to spray asphalt cement or emulsion (tack) directly in front of the asphalt mix before it is laid for NovaChip applications or traditional paving....
Fri October 27, 2006
Atlanta Paving Crew Foaming at the Mouth Over New Asphalt Technology
The work on Old Alabama Road in Roswell, Ga., seems like any standard highway job. But under the surface, there is something much bigger — the future of asphalt paving. By using the relatively new foamed asphalt process, Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction has provided more evidence that this method is the next wave for the industry....
Fri October 27, 2006
Ingersoll Rand Lauds Two Paving Firms
Ingersoll Rand congratulated Brox Industries and Palmer Paving Corp. for receiving recognition from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) with 2005 Quality in Construction Awards. The two companies used Ingersoll Rand equipment on the award-winning projects....
Fri October 27, 2006
Engineer Retires After 20 Years With Ohio Paving Firm
Companies seek a number of qualities when looking for employees — strong work ethic, the ability to apply knowledge to solve problems and a willingness to assist coworkers are some of the traits in a good employee....
Wed September 20, 2006
Alliance for Concrete Codes, Standards Reorganizes Structure
The Alliance for Concrete Codes and Standards (ACCS) — and alliance of concrete associations and organizations — has recently incorporated in order to secure funding for building code and standards development....
Thu September 14, 2006
Multiquip Becomes Distributor for Ammann Vibratory Rollers
Multiquip Inc. finalized an agreement with Switzerland’s Ammann Schweiz AG to serve as the exclusive distributor for Ammann’s tandem vibratory rollers in North America, plus in several Latin American and Caribbean nations....
Sat September 09, 2006
Justin Cline Joins Concrete Strategies
Justin G. Cline has joined Concrete Strategies as a project manager. In his new position, Cline prepares estimates for future projects and manages large concrete projects. His other responsibilities include preparing cost budgets, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and supervising projects through completion....
Fri September 08, 2006
NYCCPC Promotes Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete
The New York City Concrete Promotional Council (NYCCPC), a strategic alliance between the New York City Ready Mixed Concrete Industry Advancement Fund, The Northeast Cement Shippers Association (NESCA) and other dedicated companies that promote the uses, benefits and advantages of quality ready-mixed concrete by educating the public and private sectors, has begun to promote self-consolidating concrete (SCC), according to NYCCPC Executive Director Carmine Attanasio....
Tue September 05, 2006
Rubber Asphalt Could Bounce Into Forefront
Recycling of tires in asphalt pavement is an idea that has proven as resilient as rubber itself. Yet in the approximately 50 years since first being tried, the idea has failed to revolutionize the United States paving industry....
Wed August 30, 2006
Bomag Mid-Size Class Paver Changes Widths ’On-the-Go’
The new Bomag 814-2 mid-size class, self-propelled asphalt paver offers the design, performance characteristics and features to make it ideal for the growing asphalt contractor. Built with the new UNIMAT 2 screed assembly that offers an 8- to 14-ft....