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Equipment Today June 2018 Issue Features Excavator Spec Guide

Spec guide includes 100s of models in all size classes, plus is available in a searchable interactive version

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S.T. Wooten Invests in Upgrades

Henderson plant location installed a new drum, updated its dust collector and added a third silo to boost productivity

Recycling Efforts Save Virginia DOT Over $15M on I-64 Rebuild

Through FDR & CCPR, VDOT is using over 1 million tons of recycled material

[VIDEO] Cold Central Plant Recycling on I-64 Widening Project in Virginia

While widening Interstate 64, environmentally-friendly processes and materials are being incorporated into construction in the form of recycled pavement

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MoDOT Commits to Fully Implementing Intelligent Compaction Technology by 2021

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) executed a year-long project throughout 2017 to demonstrate the use of intelligent compaction (IC), infrared scanning (IR) and Veta software to improve pavement construction operations

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Using Continuous Full Coverage Asphalt Testing Ensures Pavement Quality

Alaska DOT system detects defects before they lead to premature failures

Improve Energy Efficiency Through Best Practices at Your Asphalt Plant

Reducing your plants energy consumption can save you big money while also enhancing revenue

Energy costs are driving most asphalt plant operations today. Many producers are looking to reduce costs in any way they can and one of the best ways to cope with volatile energy costs is to reduce consumption at the plant.

Alabama Tests Rejuvenator to Prevent Asphalt Pavement Cracking

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

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

How Project Research & Sustainable Initiatives Saved the Illinois Tollway Nearly $250M

The Illinois Tollway’s extensive 294-mile system continues to achieve substantial cost savings through research and pre-planning on its new pavement

The Tollway has steadily implemented these best practices in construction over the past 12 years, producing new standards and policies for pavements, materials and recycling. The Tollway recently reviewed construction costs and found the adoption of more innovative and sustainable material specifications saved an estimated $247.5 million between 2004 and 2017.

SpecChem, LLC Welcomes New Sales Manager to Eastern Region

SpecChem, LLC, a supplier of quality concrete construction building materials, is excited to welcome Charles Reber as the Company’s Sales Manager for the New England territory.

Is Crushed Glass a Substitute for Silica Sand in Sealer?

sealcoating contractor uses crushed glass instead of sand or Black Beauty

Cody says they apply sealer using squeegee or spray depending on what the customer wants, and the glass in sealer goes down no differently than sand or boiler slag. He says the glass has created no issues with the spray sealcoating system. In fact he says he thinks silica sand might wear out a spray system quicker.

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[VIDEO] Astec's SixPack Asphalt Plant

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