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.

WEBINARS: FREE FHWA “Sustainability” Continued … May 21-LCCA Part II; Jun 18-LCA Part I; Jul 23-LCA Part II

2019/2020 FHWA Sustainability Webinar Series The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the Sustainable Pavements Program in 2010 to advance the knowledge and practice of sustainability related to pavements. The overall […]

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“LCA 2020” Rescheduled to January 13-16, 2021

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the LCA 2020 Committee has made the decision to reschedule the June 2020 “International Symposium on Pavement, Roadway, and Bridge Life Cycle Assessment 2020 (LCA 2020)” to January 13-16,

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AASHTO Campaign Uses Interactive Map to Show Nationwide Benefits of Transportation Investment

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has begun a new public outreach campaign in March 2020 entitled “The Benefits of Transportation: The Solutions State DOTs Bring to

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12th ICCP Organizing Committee Reschedules for 2021—August 29-Sept 2, 2021—EXTENDS Call for Papers to Sep 30

As the global pandemic of COVID-19 continues to spread and unprecedented health measures are taken in countries around the world, the Organizing Committee of the  12th International Conference on Concrete

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VIDEO: ARTBA COVID-19 “Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases on Highway Work Zones”

American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) video explaining strategies and methods for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases on highway work zones. The 7-1/2 minute animation

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Launched! “Remote with RoadBotics” Web-Based Training Dates in April & May

RoadBotics automates inspections and generates actionable data about road networks. RoadBotics has launched an instructional and informational series called, “Remote with RoadBotics”, comprised of web-based presentations and discussions that cover a

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Group to Review SPS-2 Products

Larry Scofield, Director, Pavement Innovation-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)/International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA), said that by a virtual meeting, the SPS-2* pavement preservation pooled fund group will review the most recent products

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Belite-Based Low-Carbon Clinker Cements

Photo: Clinker used in the production of reactive belite-rich Portland cements (RBPC) suitable for the manufacture of low-heat, high-performance, high-strength concrete. While Portland cement is expected to remain the most-used cement type

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VIDEO: James Mack “The Weather Channel” Debut! FLOODING: “Concrete Carries the Load”

“Building Roads Resilient to Weather Impacts” James “Jim” Mack, Director, Market Development-CEMEX; Member-ISCP; and CEMEX-a Gold Member-ISCP:  made his debut on the The Weather Channel talking about the impacts of

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WEBINAR THIS Tue! Apr. 28 | 1:00 pm: “Concrete Intersection Jointing”—M. Snyder & E. Fereebee

FC&PA & ACPA Webinar “Concrete Intersection Jointing” Tuesday | April 28 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT Eric Freebee, Director of Technical Services-ACPA Mark B. Snyder, Ph.D., P.E., President and

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Cemex, S.A.: RCC Access Upgrade for Castillejo Plant, Toledo, Spain—High Rigidity & Mechanical Resistance

Grupa “IMASA Ingernieria y Proyectos, S.A.“:  Cementos Portland Valderrivas, S.A. / CEMEX, S.A. finalized the upgrade work on the access roads to the Huerta de Valdecarábanos quarry and the crushing

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EUPAVE Publishes 2019 Annual Report! 2 pages Incorporate ISCP

The European Concrete Paving Association EUPAVE published its 2019 Annual Report, which provides an excellent overview of the work and objectives of EUPAVE in 2019. EUPAVE pleasingly looks back positively on 2019

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TN Airport to Undertake Concrete Runway & Taxiways Update

Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, will temporarily closed one of its four runways Monday, April 6, 2020 for a $51.3-million reconstruction, the first of its type at BNA

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3 WEBINARS: “CONCRETE OVERLAYS”: (Tue. Apr 21): Design Considerations (Tue. Apr 28): Plans MOT & Construction (Tue. May 5): Maintenance & Repairs

National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) Webinars on “Concrete Overlays” —Overlay Webinar Series has 3 remaining sessions —Simplified registration process: Fill out the form to get a link

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Celebrating 111 Years … April 20, 1909: World’s 1st Mile of Concrete (Podcast incl.)

On April 20, 1909, construction of the world’s first mile of concrete highway was begun in Detroit, Michigan, USA. In 1906, the Michigan Legislature created the state’s first road commission in

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WEBINAR: EUPAVE: Presented by Former ISCP President: “Current U.S. Practices for Successful Design & Construction of Concrete Overlays”, May 19, 2020

Tuesday   |   May 19, 2020   |   14:00 to 15:00 Eastern Time (USA) Presented by Mark B. Snyder, Ph.D., P.E., Pavement Engineering and Research Consultants, LLC and Former

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YES! Ideal Time to Fix Roads—”Essential”, Reduced Traffic, Short- & Long-Term Benefits + Coronavirus Resources

David C. Bauer, President and CEO–American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reported that the Coronavirus outbreak is an unprecedented national challenge that has brought many sectors of America’s economy to

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Rescheduled! SAVE THE DATE! 5th EUPAVE “Best Practices Workshop & Webinar” w/Theme “Concrete Pavement Preservation”: Wed., Oct. 14, 2020

Following the decisions taken Thursday March 12, 2020 by the Belgian Government, European Concrete Pavement Association (EUPAVE) was forced to reschedule and postpone its “Best Practices Workshop and Webinar”: The event

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Western Sydney University, Australia—Building Firm Foundations for Smart Concrete

Western Sydney University in Penrith NSW, Australia is part of a consortium that has been awarded $21 million to form the SmartCrete Cooperative Research Centre (SmartCrete CRC) worth $90 million

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FHWA Concrete Clips: Series Expanded with 5 New Videos in 2020

Starting in November 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) introduced a series of valuable and  informational videos called “Concrete Clips” about concrete pavements, materials, testing methods, and much more. Each “Concrete

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