Asphalt Contractor

Labor Shortage Not Hampering Year-To-Date Construction Spending Gains

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Total US construction spending eked out a July increase despite nonresidential slippage but 2018 continues tracking ahead of 2017

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Road Construction Projects in Michigan Halted by Lockout of Heavy Equipment Operators

Owners locked out employees and stopped all the construction on Tuesday as a result of contract negotiations

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Asphalt Contractor Launches Updated Tandem Roller Spec Guide for 2018

If you're in the market to add a tandem roller to your fleet, Asphalt Contractor Magazine has the perfect resource. We've launched the industry’s first free to use, online, interactive Tandem Roller Spec Guide, custom-built for construction professionals.

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[VIDEO] Track Hoe Offers Fast, Easy Way to Clean Your Undercarriage

Track Hoe cleaning tool's design allows faster and easier removal of dirt due to less residue buildup. Push and pull dirt and mud out with ease. It fits into tighter areas around driver and idler ends of tracks.

Track Hoe

Use Training and Technology to Build a Strong Safety Culture

Going beyond compliance training is one of the biggest things construction organizations can do to create a culture of safety

In-person training provides invaluable tools, resources and information to ensure workers can apply the information learned in the field.

Volvo CE and Skanska Begin Real-world Testing of Electric Jobsite

Volvo Construction Equipment

Electric site concept, which incorporates electric and autonomous Volvo machines, will run in a real production environment for 10 weeks

Joakim Käpynen, production manager at Skanska’s Vikan Kross site and Uwe Müller, chief project manager for Electric Site at Volvo CE.

Congress Faces Tight September Schedule with Deadlines Impacting Transportation Construction Market

When Congress returns from its recess today, it will have a lot do in a very short period of time, just 11 days, in the run-up to November mid-term elections.

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New 6.8L ROUSH CleanTech Propane Engine Beats Emissions Standards by 90%

ROUSH CleanTech

Class 4-7 trucks powered by the ultra-low-NOx V10 engines are expected to be very competitive in seeking funding from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust settlement

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Do Asphalt Professionals Need a College Education?

There are over 30 million jobs in the USA that pay over $60K a year and a vast number of them are unfilled because today’s youth has been indoctrinated to believe that if you don’t have a college degree, you will struggle to get through life.

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What is Asphalt Roller Oscillation Technology?

Since oscillating rollers help improve productivity and create a smoother finish on challenging mixes, it's no surprise this technology is gaining momentum in the asphalt industry

“Oscillation was initially developed to provide faster, more effective compaction,” Richard Evans, vice president of sales with Hamm compaction equipment says. “Tandem rollers with one oscillation drum and one vibrating drum achieve at least the same degree of compaction as double vibrating drum rollers, but with fewer passes.”

Should You Own an Asphalt Plant?

Advantages of and considerations to make before purchasing an asphalt plant

Shorter material transport times alone can greatly contribute to efficiency and a fast return on investment. Shorter hauls mean fewer trucks are needed, saving fuel, vehicle wear and labor costs. They also make road crews more productive, never leaving them waiting for materials.

Using a MMS at Your Asphalt Plant

Installing a moisture measurement system for your drum plant can improve mix consistency.

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