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Revolutionizing Concrete Paving: IoT and AI Transform the Industry

Concrete paving is undergoing a technological revolution, with innovations ranging from Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors to artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping the way pavements are designed, built, and maintained, writes Kristin Dispenza […]

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ACPA Celebrates Excellence with 2024 Award Winners

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) honored the best in concrete pavement projects, innovation, and individual contributions during its 2024 annual meeting in December writes Jonathan Kozlowski for For Construction

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Mastering Concrete Jointing: Controlling Cracks and Enhancing Durability in Pavements

Jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP), the most widely used concrete pavement type in the U.S., relies on proper jointing design to ensure durability and minimize maintenance. Concrete’s natural tendency to

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Whisper Concrete Returns in the UK: Trials Show Promising Noise Reduction

Tarmac has successfully trialed new formulations of noise-reducing concrete on a 1.5 km stretch of the eastbound A30 near Penzance, Cornwall reports The Construction Index. Conducted in collaboration with National

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Season’s Greetings from ISCP

The International Society for Concrete Pavements wishes you and your family a very happy new year. We hope that you achieve success in your work on concrete pavements this year.

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Roller Compacted Concrete: Durable, Sustainable, and Evolving for Modern Applications

Infrastructure demands continuous improvement, and paving materials are no exception. Roller-compacted concrete (RCC), once confined to industrial applications, has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional asphalt and conventional concrete

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Concrete Roads: A Sustainable Solution for New Zealand’s Infrastructure Needs

A new report by consultancy Infometrics highlights the economic and environmental benefits of concrete roads, suggesting they are a durable and cost-effective solution for New Zealand’s growing transportation needs writes

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ISCP Membership Renewal for 2025: Reduced Rates and New Benefits for Greater Accessibility

To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Society, the International Society for Concrete Pavements is pleased to announce updated membership rates and benefits for 2025. The ISCP Board has approved

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CP Tech Center Secures $6.7 Million FHWA Cooperative Agreement to Advance Concrete Pavement Technologies

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) has entered into a $6.7 million cooperative agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to advance the development and deployment of

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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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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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MIT Researchers Transform Concrete into Powerful Energy-Storing Supercapacitors

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize energy storage by turning concrete into a giant battery writes Tom Ough for the

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MIT EC^3 Hub Partners with Japanese Industry to Advance Conductive Concrete Research

MIT’s Electron-conductive Cement-based Materials Hub (EC3 Hub) has entered a five-year research agreement with Aizawa Concrete Corp., aiming to explore multifunctional applications of concrete in infrastructure writes Andrew Paul Laurent

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U.S. Traffic Volume Surges in 2023, Reaching Record High

Recent data released by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reveals a significant uptick in traffic volume across the United States in 2023, writes Roads&Bridges. According to the FHWA’s findings, travel

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CRCP Upgrades Underway on Interstate 8 Through Cuyamaca Mountains

Interstate 8, the vital east-west passage connecting San Diego and Phoenix, is undergoing significant pavement replacement work through the picturesque Cuyamaca Mountains writes the Southwest Concrete Pavement Association. Led by

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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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Success Stories of Concrete Pavement in Urban Areas in Latin America

The Concrete Show (Brazil) writes about stories exemplifying the remarkable impact of concrete pavements (called Urban Concrete Pavement or PUC) in various urban development projects. Smart Cities Urba in Campinas,

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Peru’s Oyón-Ambo Highway Overcomes Challenges with Innovative Concrete Construction

The ambitious Oyón-Ambo Highway project in Peru is making headlines not only for its groundbreaking construction in a mountainous region but also for its strategic use of concrete writes Paula

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Call for Abstracts: 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements

The International Society of Concrete Pavements (ISCP) is pleased to announce that the 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (13th ICCP) will be held August 25-29, 2024 at The Depot

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