The 2014 edition of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, held in Las Vegas from March 4 through 8, brought together the construction industry’s most influential manufacturers, contractors, and thought leaders for a week of product launches, educational sessions, and forward-looking discussions. As the industry’s premier triennial trade show, the event drew attendance numbers that exceeded all expectations, with show […]
Selecting the right asphalt paver screed is one of the most consequential decisions a paving contractor can make on any given project. The screed directly determines mat smoothness, density, surface texture, and ultimately the longevity of the pavement. As Tom Travers, sales and marketing manager at Carlson Paving, puts it: selection is critical for the
Modern asphalt paving contractors face increasing pressure to deliver smoother, longer-lasting surfaces while maintaining profitability. The key lies in how precisely a crew can control paving speed, material flow, and screed operation. Today’s asphalt pavers offer advanced electronic systems that give operators unprecedented command over these variables. For a broader look at the machinery involved
The Frankfurter Kreuz motorway junction near Frankfurt Airport is one of Germany’s most critical road traffic hubs, handling approximately 135,000 vehicles daily. Rehabilitating its roadways is the road construction equivalent of open-heart surgery. When a bridge demolition on the A5 at Darmstädter Kreuz necessitated a full motorway closure, authorities seized the opportunity to simultaneously carry
When major road infrastructure requires rehabilitation in dense urban settings, contractors face a difficult balance between comprehensive pavement repair and maintaining mobility for residents and commuters. The Cold in Place Asphalt Recycling On Californias I approach has emerged as a proven solution for urban environments where traffic disruption must be minimised. Nowhere was this demonstrated
As pavement preservation budgets tighten and road agencies seek maximum value from every dollar, cold in-place recycling (CIR) has emerged as a proven, cost-effective alternative to traditional mill-and-fill rehabilitation. Unlike conventional methods that require hauling recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) to a hot plant for processing and then returning it to the job site, CIR processes
Municipalities across the United States face a recurring challenge: aging road networks paired with limited budgets. In the city of Streator, Illinois, population 13,000, engineer Jeremy Palm found a cost-effective solution in cold in-place recycling (CIR). The approach saved roughly 30 percent compared with traditional mill-and-overlay methods while achieving the same 20-year design life. For
The runway replacement project at Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, stands as a benchmark in modern airport pavement construction. At the heart of this effort was the use of two Vogele Vision 5200-2 asphalt pavers operating in echelon formation, a technique that produced one of the smoothest airport pavements in the region. This
In asphalt pavement construction, smoothness is not just a matter of ride quality. It has become a direct financial incentive. State departments of transportation, particularly Caltrans in California, have implemented smoothness specifications that reward contractors with performance bonuses when pavement surfaces meet strict profile tolerances. For milling subcontractors like Low Noise Concrete Pavement and Diamond
Urban street milling presents unique challenges that suburban and highway projects rarely demand. Narrow lanes, tight turning radii, congestion, noise sensitivity, and dust management all converge on city streets. In San Francisco, where blocks are compact and streets are frequently hemmed in by parked cars, narrow sidewalks, and dense pedestrian traffic, contractors must bring equipment
