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 »
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
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
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
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
Western Sydney University, Australia—Building Firm Foundations for Smart Concrete Read More »
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
FHWA Concrete Clips: Series Expanded with 5 New Videos in 2020 Read More »
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 17 members who include representatives of
Meet Angela Folkestad—a CPTech Center Executive Board Director Read More »
In South Africa, where poor rural gravel roads cause horrific accidents, The Concrete Institute (TCI) holds the belief that there is substantial scope for more low-volume concrete roads to increase road
South Africa Low-Volume Concrete Roads Prove Economic & Safe Option for Rural Areas Read More »
To read the letter from Jake Hiller, 12th ICCP Conference Chair and President, ISCP please click on image below, or go to: https://www.concretepavements.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1_LETTER-for12THICCP-PDF.pdf 2 Important 12th ICCP Deadline EXTENSIONS: “Student Poster Board Competition Intent Statement”
PaveAhead and Build With Strength, along with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) are launching FREE WEBINAR SERIES during April and May 2020. All webinars are FREE of charge and
NRCMA Series of Concrete Paving Webinars (11) to be Held April & May! Read More »
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
“TECH BRIEF: BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE-CYCLE THINKING” 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
Two important and timely “virtual meetings” the week of March 9th, 2020 provided an opportunity for representatives from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), industry, academia, and other stakeholders to delve
Two Virtual Meetings Focus on LCA Tool, PCRs, & EPDs Read More »
Legal Considerations for Challenging Times Tom Olson, Olson Construction Law, sent the following information to clients and others. ISCP is sharing with all members and others in the concrete pavement industry. Special
CORONAVIRUS: Legal Considerations & AHUA: “Senate Passes Stimulus Bill” Read More »
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.
NEWEST VIDEO UPDATE—MARCH 30, 2020 from Jerry Voigt, President & CEO-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA): www.youtu.be/jjq0SXsR46E CO/WY Chapter Hosts Successful Workshop: The Colorado/Wyoming Chapter-ACPA (CO/WY ACPA) Annual Concrete Pavement Workshop was
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
NATIONAL CONCRETE CONSORTIUM (NC²) SPRING 2020 Quarterly E-News: Featured FHWA Concrete Clips— This quarter, CP Tech features the Maturity and Strength Gain and Admixtures Concrete Clips. Concrete Clips is a series of
NC² Spring 2020 Quarterly E-News: NC² MAP Brief & “News From the Road” & More Read More »
2020 Gaynor Award Recipient Jerry S. Haught PE, Consulting Engineer The NRMCA Research Engineering and Standards (RES) Committee has selected Jerry S. Haught, PE, as the recipient of the 2020 Richard D. Gaynor Award for
2020 Gaynor Award Presented to Jerry S. Haught, PE Read More »
