Wed May 03, 2006
Asphalt Recyclers Elect Tom Johnson 2006-2007 President
During its recent 30th Annual Meeting held in Palm Springs, CA, the membership of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) elected Tom Johnson to the office of president, for the 2006-2007 term....
Tue May 02, 2006
Supercomputers to Aid With Concrete Mixes
Advanced software codes being developed with the aid of the world’s fourth-fastest supercomputer are expected to significantly speed the process of choosing the right concrete for a construction job, saving millions of dollars....
Thu April 20, 2006
Caltrans Embraces Performance Grade Paving System
In January 2006, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the rest of California started to use the Superpave Performance Grade (PG) system for specifying neat asphalt binders. For years, California had used the Aged Residue (AR) grading system for its asphalt binders....
Wed April 19, 2006
Oklahoma State University to Host ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has been selected to host the 2006 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) National Concrete Canoe Competition. More than 400 engineering students from across the nation will travel to Stillwater, OK, for the 19th annual contest....
Wed April 12, 2006
Privatization Will Likely Lead to Innovations in Asphalt
More performance-based specifications and more design-build projects will permit greater freedom in hot mix design and construction methods. Contractors will complete large milling and resurfacing projects in record times....
Mon April 10, 2006
Design-Build Team Tackles U.S. 1/64 in N. Carolina
The design-build team of The Lane Construction Corporation, SEPI Engineering Group and The LPA Group of North Carolina is well on its way to earning a bonus for the early completion of improvements to U.S....
Wed April 05, 2006
Mike Groninger Joins Asphalt Care Equip.’s Service Department
Mike Groninger recently joined the service department of Asphalt Care Equipment & Supplies as a service technician. Groninger brings to the company 20 years of experience in his family business as an operator and heavy equipment mechanic....
Wed April 05, 2006
Asphalt Care’s Seminars Presented to Sold-Out Crowd During Philly Expo
Asphalt Care Equipment & Supplies knows the value of a good trade show and had produced its own in Philadelphia for five years before merging with the Philadelphia Construction Expo. “This year has been one of our best years yet,” stated Dave Fackler, president of Asphalt Care....
Wed April 05, 2006
Ingersoll Rand Holds Paving Seminar in Lewisberry, PA
More than 250 people representing 25 major paving companies, three local Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) districts, and nine local municipalities attended the Fifth Annual Winter Paving Seminar conducted by the Ingersoll Rand Harrisburg/Moosic team at the Ingersoll Rand Equipment & Services branch in Lewisberry, PA....
Wed April 05, 2006
Stephenson Prepares for Summer with Paving Seminars
Stephenson Equipment Inc. held a Paving Seminar on March 2 at its Harrisburg, PA, location. The day began with registration and introductions by Rusty Daub, chairman of the Paving Seminars and Dennis Heller, president, Stephenson Equipment....