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Astec Industries World Of Asphalt Preview 2025

Astec Industries Inc.

Pioneering Innovation and Quality Since 1972. Visit Astec at World of Asphalt booth #3307.

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New Bill Won't Save Highway Trust Fund

While the HTF's solvency problems are very real, and we need to address the increased gap that EV and other alternative fuel vehicles have created, this legislation has just one problem: It won't work.

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PAVE/X 2025 Delivered On The Impossible!

The asphalt-pavement maintenance industry and contractors from all across the country descended upon the hills of Chattanooga, TN, and enjoyed the latest and greatest from the best rated and most popular manufacturers in the world.

Massive Asphalt And Concrete Equipment Auction By Maynards

If you're looking to add some pieces of quality equipment to your fleet, online auctions can be a shrewd way to get a lot of iron for a fair price.

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Worker Safety: Arizona Congressman Set To Abolish OSHA

Andy Biggs (AZ - R), who has served Arizona's fifth district since 2017, introduced a new bill that would abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ending more than 50 years of national progress for worker and jobsite safety.

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The Laws Of Motion in the Asphalt Industry

What stands true in physics, can also be true for the asphalt and road building industry. When it comes to policy, sometimes the best way forward is the way you're already going.

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Maneuver Through Roadwork With Skid Steers and Attachments

Explore the versatility, maneuverability, multifunctional capabilities and attachments that make skid steers an ideal fit for this type of work.

No matter the job needs, skid steers can be applied if equipped with the right attachments. There are countless attachment options for a skid steer and therefore countless possibilities.

Topcon Expands Network Across US

Topcon Positioning Systems

Topnet Live network coverage increased by 30% in the U.S.

The expansion delivers sophisticated network corrections that streamline operational workflows across multiple market segments.

Automated Grade Control’s Steady Plow Toward Full Autonomy

The same construction equipment manufacturers who brought you automated grade control precision and efficiency anticipate full autonomy as the next leap forward.

Remote control is also used when performing grading operations under Stage 3 conditions. In this instance, the operator is not on board the vehicle but operating it from a separate location using a joystick or belly box.

Cold Weather Oil Change Tips

Sage Oil Vac Inc.

Prepare for plummeting temperatures with the right procedures and equipment.

As the ambient air temperature drops, oil thickens and equipment becomes more reluctant to turn over due to the increased oil friction resistance and decreased battery efficiency.

Technology Overload In Construction: Less Can Be More

SmartPM Technologies

Technology has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry, but there’s a growing need to cut through the noise. With so many software options, companies may be overwhelmed by choice, leading to confusion, inefficiency, and wasted investment.

Software advancements are enabling real-time data collection, more accurate forecasting, and higher levels of transparency.

History Lesson: Motor Grader Attachments

Historical Construction Equipment Association

Elevating graders adapted to motor graders in the 1950s, excelling in excavation tasks and material handling with belt improvements.

One advantage of a motor grader/EGA outfit was that it required only one operator. But in some loading situations, a spotter rode out on the parent’s frame to direct hauler traffic, somewhat negating the labor savings. Courtesy: Ulrich Manufacturing Company Form 1231, n. d., HCEA Archives

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