March/April 2018

Asphalt Contractor March/April 2018

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Smooth Finish for Huge Multi-Contract Road Project

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A Safe Start to the Season

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Asphalt With a Magnetic Personality

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Asphalt With a Magnetic Personality

If you’re already doing 3D paving, uncompacted design is not a large jump to make. There’s no new equipment to buy, you just need to make changes in how you build the design in your software business center and making that change can save you big money.

How Variable Depth Paving Saves Asphalt Contractors Time & Money

Alabama Tests Rejuvenator to Prevent Asphalt Pavement Cracking

ALDOT, NCAT and Midsouth Paving collaborate on US Route 431 experiment

February 28, 2018

Midsouth Paving Inc. places experimental hot mix on section of US Route 431 in collaboration with Alabama DOT and National Center for Asphalt Technology.

New AC Tank Inspection Protocol Now in Effect

New guidelines have been established for above ground storage tanks that contain asphalt cement; here’s what you need to know

February 28, 2018

As a part of the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented regulations that required any facility with a total bulk container storage capacity of 1,320 gallons or greater to develop and implement a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.

Complying with OSHA’s Silica Dust Rule in the Asphalt Industry

The Permissible Exposure Limit goes into effect in June 2018, asphalt contractors and mix facilities need to be ready

February 27, 2018

The amount of dust a single milling machine generates can be hazardous to crew members when exposed for long periods of time.

Welcome to Houston!

World of Asphalt 2018, held March 6-8 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, offers asphalt contractors opportunities to expand their business, learn new skills and have a little fun after the show closes

February 27, 2018

World of Asphalt 2018 will held to Houston, TX March 6-8 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Minnesota Metro District Saves $800,000 Using 100% RAP

The greater Minneapolis area used cold in-place recycling for the first time in more than 30 years on Hwy 110, saving both time and money

February 5, 2018

This project was over $800,000 cheaper than the alternative thick mill and overlay, representing a cost savings of over 36%.

Asphalt Plant Troubleshooting Requires Accurate Information

When it comes to determining what ails your asphalt plant, make sure to present all the facts to avoid further plant downtime

February 5, 2018

Most control panels are a ‘Rat’s Nest’ after a few years of many hands in the pie. That makes troubleshooting tough. Here is a panel we are building for an East Coast plant. This is in progress, so it will get a lot neater.

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