Amy M. Dean

ISCP Editor-in-Chief & Art Director—Amy M. Dean joined ISCP in March 2010: She produces the monthly ISCP E-News; and has produced ISCP items for conferences, workshops, and events: ISCP new logo (2014); ISCP 20th Anniversary Timeline (2019); Two 12th ICCP 2020 logos; 11th ICCP 2016 logo; ISCP/ACPA webinar online banners; 6-foot conference banner; flyers; signs; banners; posters; brochures; programs; invitations; badges; hat, T-shirt, CD cover designs; proceedings cover; and more. She has over 30 years of experience in graphic design, writing, & editing in the newspaper, magazine, corporate stationery, retail, & concrete industries.

China-Canada Collaboration on CO2 Capture for Cement

Concrete, a product of cement, is the second most-consumed substance on the planet, next to water, with roughly attributing three tons of concrete yearly by every person on earth (State […]

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Fall 2021 ACI Concrete Convention: Oct. 17-21, Atlanta, Ga to be ALL VIRTUAL

ACI has made the difficult decision to transition theACI Concrete Conventionto an ALL-VIRTUAL Convention, October 2021 The ACI 2021 Fall Convention was scheduled to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA,

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CSHub Webinar: Thu. Aug. 5th, 11 am EDT: “Strategies for Achieving”Carbon Neutrality in the US Pavement Network”

Please join the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) for WEBINAR:Thursday   |   August 5, 2021   |  11:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT (NY, USA)(GMT-04:00) “Strategies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality

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New Cooling Strategy: ‘Strategic’ Reflective Surfaces for Cities: Study by ISCP Co-Com. Dir.

Sushobhan Sen, Postdoctoral Associate-Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) and ISCP Communications Co-Director, was recently interviewed by Tech Briefs—Mission: To report “engineering solutions for design and manufacturing”—on his

New Cooling Strategy: ‘Strategic’ Reflective Surfaces for Cities: Study by ISCP Co-Com. Dir. Read More »

“Smart Pavement Plan” Now a Reality—Precast Concrete Slabs with Sensors—First in U.S.

Lenexa City, Kansas, USA, is advancing plans with Integrated Roadways and Kiewit—two companies heading up the project—to install “smart pavement” in Lenexa City Center. The plan has been in place

“Smart Pavement Plan” Now a Reality—Precast Concrete Slabs with Sensors—First in U.S. Read More »

CANCELED: MnROAD/NRRA: Sept. Workshop; Report: “Performance … Fiber-Reinforced TCP & Overlays”; NRRA Update; Research Recordings

CANCELED: 2021 NRRA Pavement Workshop– Minneapolis Area or Online –September 13-15, 2021: Mon. Sep. 13: NRRA DayTue. Sep. 14: NRRA Day & Vendor BoothWed. Sep. 15: Open House Day Each

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Asphalt Pavements have Long History, but when Concrete Pavement(s) Developed … “Here started the better roads movement.”

An article from “Canadian Concrete Online Concrete Magazine”-Issue 03, April 2021 includes a multitude of concrete options to maximize pavement longevity, while maintenance costs remain low. Göbekli Tepe-earliest known use

Asphalt Pavements have Long History, but when Concrete Pavement(s) Developed … “Here started the better roads movement.” Read More »

2021 In-Person P3C & Expo: Prelim. Agenda Now Available! Critical Infrastructure Solutions: Sep. 13-15, Dallas, TX, Reg. by Aug. 6 for Discount

Registration: www.thep3conference.com/registration/?oly_enc_id=1338I4710001J9F The Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo (P3C & Expo) will be in-person in Dallas, Texas for the 2021 Conference, September 13-15, 2021! The theme of the 2021 P3

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NRMCA ‘Build with Strength’ “Concrete Credentials” PODCASTS: S1, 10 Episodes; S2, 3 Episodes …

Concrete Credentials is a new PODCAST hosted by Gregg Lewis, AIA, LEED AP, Executive Vice President–NRMCA, from “Build with Strength”—a coalition of the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA)—that will

NRMCA ‘Build with Strength’ “Concrete Credentials” PODCASTS: S1, 10 Episodes; S2, 3 Episodes … Read More »

12th ICCP2021 Virtual Event in 12 Weeks—Registration Opens July 16!

At the beginning of 2021, the 12th International Conference on Concrete Pavements 2021 (12th ICCP2021) Organizing Committee, ISCP Board, and the conference hotel, The Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel—The Depot-Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA—all worked

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ISCP Board Members Announced!

The membership of ISCP elected the following 7 members to serve on the Board of Directors for a four-year term. ISCP gratefully thanks its members for participating in this election and

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FAA—ACPTP: RFP for ASR Research; New AC: “Airport Pavement Design & Evaluation”

Click to download 3-page RFP The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program (ACPTP) released the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Research:The FAA-ACPTP has issued

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NC² Quarterly E-News: Summer 2021

Click to go to PDF ofNC² MAP Brief Summer 2021 The NC² E-News, originally the quarterly newsletter of the former “CP Road MAP program”, overviews new developments in concrete pavement research and

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ACPA: Announcing NEW President & CEO; Mid-Yr Mtg; AHUA; FHWA Events; WOC; OK Concrete Conf.; New Dowel Bar Specs

ACPA-JUNE EVENTS … IN ORDER OF MOST RECENT:JUNE 23:Announcing NEW ACPA President & CEO, Laura O’Neill-Kaumo and PRESS RELEASE Laura O’Neill-Kaumo joins ACPA as their 5th President/CEOPhoto: Business Wire Click

ACPA: Announcing NEW President & CEO; Mid-Yr Mtg; AHUA; FHWA Events; WOC; OK Concrete Conf.; New Dowel Bar Specs Read More »

Ebonyi, Nigeria’s Governor calls for Concrete Roads, “The Rigid Pavement System is Long-Lasting…”

In recent times many concrete roads and flyovers have been constructed in different areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Africa, by the Nigerian and Ebonyi government in an attempt to modernize

Ebonyi, Nigeria’s Governor calls for Concrete Roads, “The Rigid Pavement System is Long-Lasting…” Read More »

Diamond Grinding Pilot Projects Return Hwys to Portland Cement Concrete = Cost-Effective Fix for Phoenix

This article is based on a webinar originally presented during the International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA) Technical Sessions, Dec. 2020. Watch the full presentation below, or go to article link at end.

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS by Jan 31, 2022 for “SURF2022” to be Held Sept 12-14, 2022 in Milan, Italy

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS by January 31, 2022 for the“9th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics (SURF2022)”!SURF2022 WEBSITE: https://surf2022.orgABSTRACT SUBMISSION: https://surf2022.org/call-for-abstract-papers/ SURF2022 will be held September 12-14, 2022 in Milan, Italy and

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Lighter Pavements can Triple Albedo & Keep Cities Cooler + Resources

Why surfaces heat up | Location matters | An elegant solution, if used with care When heat waves hit, people start looking for anything that might lower the temperature. One

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Concrete Advocate’s View: Right Road-Surface Decisions Can Mean Less Road Construction

As spring gives way to summer, we also have begun another season in Minnesota: ROAD CONSTRUCTIONFor many drivers, this CAN mean the season of frustration and inconvenience, but this is

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ASCP: E-FORUM-4 Intl. Timezones Mon/Tue Jun 28/29; Website Success; & 6thE-Conf 2021 Aug 17-19 + Keynote Speakers

Please join the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) foran ONLINE FORUM“Collaborating toward Sustainability for Concrete Pavements | Conference Update | Website Benefits”4 Simultaneous International Timezones:Los Angeles, California: MONDAY |

ASCP: E-FORUM-4 Intl. Timezones Mon/Tue Jun 28/29; Website Success; & 6thE-Conf 2021 Aug 17-19 + Keynote Speakers Read More »

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