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Concrete Roundabouts: The Key to Long-Lasting, Low-Maintenance Intersections

Concrete roundabouts offer a resilient solution to handle the stresses and heavy loads placed on modern intersections, writes ACPA. With concrete’s ability to resist rutting and shoving, it ensures a […]

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Designing Economical, High-Performing Roadways for Illinois’ Growing Traffic

With vehicle miles traveled in Illinois nearly doubling from 52 billion in 1970 to 103 billion in 2023, the need for efficient and durable pavement designs has become crucial, writes

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EUPAVE Annual Report 2023 now available

The European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE), an ISCP partner organization, is pleased to release it’s Annual Report for the year 2023. The Annual Report provides an excellent overview of the

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Construction Waste: A Sustainable Boost for Cement and Concrete Production

As the construction industry continues to drive economic growth, its contribution to environmental degradation through waste generation and carbon emissions remains significant. One of the primary culprits is the cement

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Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure: CRCP’s Success Across Texas

The Summer 2024 edition of the MAP Brief, titled “Sustainable Pavements: CRCP Across Texas,” highlights the growing success of continuously reinforced concrete pavements (CRCP) in the state. Authored by experts

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Reflective Pavements: A Vital Solution to Combat Extreme Heat in Cities

Extreme heat is the deadliest natural hazard in the United States, and its impact is felt most acutely in urban areas. Cities, where vast expanses of pavement absorb and retain

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Desert Rehab Project Advancing Interstate 10 Pavement Upgrades

The ambitious initiative to revamp Interstate 10 (I-10) continues to unfold with the ongoing Desert Rehab Project, signaling a concerted effort by Caltrans District 8 to enhance crucial transportation infrastructure

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Concrete Pavement Maintenance Crucial for Longevity, Safety, and Cost-Efficiency

Concrete pavements, touted for their durability, are not immune to challenges like temperature-induced expansion, contraction, and material deviations. To combat these issues, preventative maintenance plays a pivotal role. A recent

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CP Tech Center Releases Guide to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Concrete Production

Transportation agencies nationwide are increasingly focused on understanding and mitigating the environmental impact of pavement materials, particularly carbon emissions. To aid in this effort, the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center

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Concrete Fibers Market Poised for Remarkable Growth, Expected to Exceed $4.51 Billion by 2032

The concrete fibers market is experiencing a remarkable surge, projected to surpass a valuation of $4.51 billion by 2032, fueled by a convergence of factors driving innovation and demand writes

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Putting sustainability and resilience at the heart of concrete paving

Luc Rens, Managing Director of EUPAVE (the European Concrete Paving Association) and longtime member and board member of ISCP, highlights the imperative of sustainable construction in the face of global

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Key Trends Shaping the Concrete Industry in 2024: What to Watch

With the World of Concrete event marking its 50th anniversary and now in the rearview, the concrete industry is poised for an eventful 2024, writes Eva Milberg for Smart Brief.

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EUPAVE Joins Concrete Europe to Bolster Sustainable Construction Efforts

In a significant stride towards promoting sustainable practices in the construction sector, Concrete Europe proudly announces the addition of EUPAVE (the European Concrete Paving Association) as an Associate Member. With

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Revolutionizing Pavement: Asphalt Contractors Embrace Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)

In a surprising twist, Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) is making waves in the asphalt industry, with asphalt contractors exploring new avenues by incorporating this zero-slump mix, writes Brandon Noel for

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Embracing Competition in Pavement Construction: A Path to Cost Reduction

In an era where infrastructure spending is heavily scrutinized, a call for increased competition in pavement construction arises as a potential solution. Concrete, once the primary paving material during the

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Utah Department of Transportation Awards $45 Million Contract for SR-108 using Concrete Pavements

In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize transportation infrastructure, the Utah Department of Transportation has granted a significant $45 million contract for the expansion of SR-108 in Davis County, writes Yasmin

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Concrete Revolution: A New Era for New Zealand’s Roads

Exciting developments are on the horizon for New Zealand’s roading infrastructure as Eric Ferrebee, Senior Director of Technical Services at the American Concrete Pavement Association, and member of the Board

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Composition and Characteristics of 100-Year-Old Concrete

In a groundbreaking examination of a century-old concrete sample, provided by Dr. Le Pham, a key contributor to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s concrete research project, researchers have uncovered intriguing details

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Paving the Way: UK National Highways’ Digital Transformation for Concrete Pavement

Concrete roads have long been a cornerstone of England’s strategic road network, having served the UK faithfully since the 1960s and 1970s. However, as these miles of concrete pavement approach

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Researchers in IIT Madras, India use solar energy to recycle waste concrete

Researchers in the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, India developed a method to use solar thermal energy to recycle concrete waste from construction and demolition sites. As reported

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