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Improving Sustainability in Asphalt Plant Operations

Plant owners can take these small steps to improve their sustainability efforts today while looking towards larger green goals for the future.

Sustainability is not going away. In the future we are likely to see it become a large part of our business every day. Whether this is through providing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for your products, requests for information on your sustainability efforts by potential customers, or providing certifications for green rating systems, sustainability will impact the asphalt business for the foreseeable future.

Education Best Strategy when it Comes to Sealcoating

It’s essential to inform your client about services you will provide and products you will use on the job so there are clear expectations.

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MultiCool Aids Compaction Calculations in the Field

Updated and expanded MultiCool software, with mobile web version and Android app, calculates rate of cooling in an asphalt mat during construction

NRMCA Certifies First Cement EPD in North America

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) under its rigorous product certification program certified the first-ever Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for cement in North America.

The Safety Edge Difference

Five years after its implementation, the FHWA’s Safety Edge initiative is saving lives and reducing crashes

The Safety Edge is an uncomplicated and effective solution to mitigate pavement edge-related crashes.

ARTBA: Funding Bill Limits U.S. DOT Hiring Preference Plan

FY 2016 funding measure will allow U.S. DOT to approve hiring preferences, but only if a state or local government meets specific criteria

Quality Control

[VIDEO] All the Ways Telematics Saves Saiia Construction Money

This Caterpillar video (2:34 min.) shows how Product Link is improving the contractors' operators, reducing bids, adding equipment uptime, stretching component life and reducing theft losses

[VIDEO] How Cat Product Link is Saving Saiia Construction Money

HIPOWER SYSTEMS Becomes First Generator Manufacturer to Use Waukesha Gas Engines in Its Gensets

HiPower Systems

HIPOWER SYSTEMS announced it has developed two new generators designed specifically to take advantage of GE Distributed Power’s Waukesha natural gas engines, which will be available with EPA certification.

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12 Days of Construction Christmas 2015 - TorchScope Video Recording Flashlight

The TorchScope Video Recording Flashlight from General Tools & Equipment is an LED flashlight with a camera that records and stores high-definition video and photos

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Going Green is Easier than Ever in Today's Building and Construction Industry

Demand and innovation are the driving factors easing the confusion of sustainable construction.

The Hall of the States, Washington, DC - A private office complex in downtown Washington, DC with offices of many state governors, national broadcasters and other esteemed associations. LLumar® Solar Control Window Film was installed to help keep the beautiful building cool and contain energy costs.

Data Drives Down Construction Costs

Using the past as a teacher, Vernox Labs helps contractors mine unstructured data to reduce costs on projects.

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Quality Control

New Telematics Data Standard Will Improve Ability to Manage Mixed Fleets

AEMP/AEM effort adds features to improve gathering telematics data from machines, a test database and manufacturer verification system to confirm systems function properly

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