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 […]
Celebrating 111 Years … April 20, 1909: World’s 1st Mile of Concrete (Podcast incl.) Read More »
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
Twenty two organizations of the Beyond the Runway Coalition* sent a letter Friday, March 20, 2020 to Congress members: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and
“Beyond the Runway Coalition” Writes to Congress Requesting Assistance for Airports Read More »
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 objective of the program is
An ad hoc group of 23 trade associations* sent a letter on Friday, March 20, 2020 to key federal and state government officials urging their support for considering infrastructure construction as an essential service.
The city of Avon Park, Florida—named for Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom, and known as “the birthplace of William Shakespeare”—is not only the oldest city in Highlands County, but is also home
85% favor requirement that federally funded structures are designed to better withstand flooding, poll shows As Congress considers devoting hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars toward upgrading the nation’s roads,
—Report highlights industry’s commitment to reducing environmental impact According to a new report, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) members have lowered their carbon footprint by 13% in five years. Through
Build With Strength: Concrete Industry Lowers Carbon Footprint by 13% in 5 Years Read More »
Annual spring weight restrictions to protect the state of Michigan, USA’s roads began on Monday, February 24, 2020. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that all state trunkline highways within
Michigan Weight Restrictions to Protect Roads Began Feb 2020 Read More »
During a mid-February 2020 program on ‘Building pothole free roads in Indian cities’, organized by Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Dinakar Pasla, Associate Professor (Civil), School of Infrastructure-Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), said
Whitetopping Solution for Potholed & Crumbling Roads in India Read More »
Early February 2020, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the launch of “Shaped by Concrete“— a new educational campaign to increase awareness of the sustainability, resiliency and durability of concrete
The first project demonstrating precast prestressed concrete pavement (PPCP) technology for bridge approach slab construction was installed at both ends of a bridge on Highway 60 near Sheldon, Iowa The
James Mack, Director, Market Development-CEMEX, posted on LinkedIn: “Here are two back to back articles from the New York Times describing our infrastructure woes: “As States Add Money to Fix Roads,
Mapping US Infrastructure: Thru Invested Dollars & Via Motorists’ Smartphones Read More »
Robert Rasmussen, Vice President and Chief Engineer-The Transtec Group, Inc., recently posted a report on LinkedIn titled, “Pavement Engineering for Tracks and Proving Grounds: How to Begin?” For highway or airfield projects, much
Pavement Engineering for Tracks & Proving Grounds: How to Begin? Read More »
What is slurry? The dictionary defines slurry as “a watery mixture of insoluble matter.” Roads & Bridges online magazine published an article by Kristen Dispense, International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA),
4 Studies Show Environmental Benefits of CGR “Slurry” Read More »
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. (CST), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)’s MnROAD provides a monthly seminar to highlight research topics that will make an impact on the
Upcoming MnROAD “Research Pays Off Webinar Series”—Feb, Mar, Apr 2020 Read More »
One of South Australia (SA)’s newest components of major road infrastructure is currently under construction, and will be its first to feature a concrete pavement. Lend lease Engineering’s $885-million Northern
South Australia’s First Major Concrete Roadway to Deliver Substantial Lifetime Savings Read More »
Have a question or need some advice related to any aspect of concrete pavements? Welcome to the ISCP “Questions and Opinions” (“Q&O”) WEBPAGE! Q&O is a new benefit for members
ISCP “Q&O” Webpage—For ISCP Members & ASCP & EUPAVE Partners Read More »
The Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada just received its first environmentally friendly concrete on the construction of a new deicing pad—the East Deicing Apron—made with CarbonCure Concrete, reducing 160 tons of
The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center) and the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) are jointly submitting concrete overlays as a candidate for round 6 (spans the years of 2020 and
EDC Program, Round 6—FHWA to Consider Overlays (Video Links) Read More »
