The International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA)—a technology partner—has released an updated guide specification for the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS),“NGCS Construction on Existing or Newly Constructed Roadways”. NGCS refers […]
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center (MCTC) rolling lab may be sidelined because of the pandemic, but the staff is as busy as ever with many activities
FHWA Mobile Concrete Technology Center Staff Continue to Build on Successes Read More »
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) has secured the latest edition of Adam Neville’s ‘Concrete Bible’ “Properties of Concrete”. The most succinct answer under 25 words will be awarded the
The Fall 2020 National Concrete Consortium Virtual Meeting will be a VIRTUAL EVENT to be held September 1-3! To REGISTER and RECEIVE THE WEB LINK to JOIN the WEBINARS for September
NCC Fall 2020 Meeting to be VIRTUAL Sept 1-3 — View Program & REGISTER NOW! Read More »
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has recast its annual meeting as a VIRTUAL event to be held September 14th through 16th. NASAO announced it will cancel its in-person
Tuesday | September 221:00 p.m. (EDT) / 12:00 Noon (CDT)“Resiliency/Resilient Pavement Systems” Tuesday | October 201:00 p.m. (EDT) / 12:00 Noon (CDT)“Concrete Roundabout Design & Construction” The next 2 webinars in the Concrete Pavement
WEBINARS Sep. 22 & Oct. 20: Ideal for DOT, City/County, Consultants, & Contractors Read More »
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) will celebrate its 100th Annual Meeting in January 2021!! VIRTUAL EVENT PLATFORM: The 2021 TRB Annual Meeting will be conducted as a VIRTUAL EVENT over a series of dates
2021 TRB Annual Meeting: a VIRTUAL Event! Series of Dates throughout Jan, 2021 Read More »
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is encouraging members to submit nominations for the 2020 ACPA Association Distinguished Service Awards and Recognitions by Friday, August 21. The Awards recognize distinguished service and
Call for “ACPA Distinguished Service Awards & Recognitions” through Fri., Aug. 21, 2020 Read More »
New Initiatives Improve Performance: Scarcity of Materials Requires Creative Trucking and Storage Solutions for I-70 Pavement Replacement In the 9-mile, $38.1 million pavement replacement project on Interstate 70 near Grainfield, Kansas, the Kansas
Koss Construction Performs FDR in NW Kansas, Using Creative Trucking & Storage Solutions Read More »
A new report by TRIP (Transportation Resource & Information Partnership), a national transportation research nonprofit, focuses on the U.S. Interstate Highway System and provides excellent information that supports the critical need
The GOAL? Concrete even more durable & stronger than before … in spite of increasing challenges! Work is continuing to advance under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / National Concrete
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) will hold a FREE Online 4-Topic Concrete Pavements FORUM: “Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Pavements USA—Design, Materials, Construction, Projects” “The Cost-Effectiveness of Concrete Pavements for
Professional development nonprofit organization The South Africa Road Federation (SARF) is delivering accredited courses using Microsoft Teams during August—1-day, 2-day, and 3-day— with planning for courses later in the year
During an evaluation of airfield pavements at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) in Austin, Texas, concerns regarding the performance of one particular runway—17L/35R—were brought to the attention of the pavement engineering
The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center)’s Executive Board of Directors provides outstanding guidance in business operations, including management and finances. The Board’s 18 members include representatives of organizations
Meet the CP Tech Board Member, Brent Burwell Read More »
The goal of the performance-engineered mixtures (PEM) initiative is to specify the critical properties that make concrete pavements “good” in varying climates as well as to identify tests that contractors
Virtual Meeting Shadows PEM: Which PEM Tests When? + 5 Videos Read More »
The National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 Call for Construction For the full proposal details (doc), please go to: 2020 Call for Construction
NRRA 2020 Call for Innovation Read More »
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has canceled the in-person “2020 Committee on Materials & Pavement (COMP) Meeting” that was scheduled for August 2-6, 2020 in
ROADS & BRIDGES Magazine is calling for submittals for their annual “R&B Top 10 Roads and Top 10 Bridge Awards” Program by September 30, 2020 Created in the year 2000,
A Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Technical Review Panel (TRP) met by web conference in June to review models for pavement-related vehicle operating costs and excess fuel consumption. Jim Mack, CEMEX,
FHWA Technical Review Panel Examines “PVI- Related Fuel Consumption Factors” Read More »
