Transportation

Pavement maintenance contractors are increasingly encountering projects that require familiarity with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design framework. LEED certification has become a defining benchmark in sustainable construction, influencing everything from material selection to site design. For contractors working in paving, parking lots, and asphalt applications, understanding how LEED credits apply to pavement work […]

Coordinating asphalt milling and paving operations in a busy urban environment presents challenges that rural or suburban projects rarely encounter. When the streets themselves serve as the lifeline for a city’s historic business district, contractors must balance construction efficiency with minimal disruption to commerce, tourism, and daily life. One project that demonstrates how to meet

In road construction and pavement maintenance, the efficiency of the paving train often depends on the smallest details. One such detail, the humble sweeper broom, became the focus of an innovative field modification that transformed a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) milling and paving operation. When a standard 5-foot broom proved too wide for a

Construction fleet managers face an increasingly complex decision when selecting fuel types for heavy trucks. With diesel prices fluctuating and environmental regulations tightening, many are turning to natural gas alternatives. Two primary options have emerged: compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). While both offer lower emissions compared to diesel, they differ significantly

When Granite Construction secured the resurfacing and repaving contract on Interstate 90 just east of Snoqualmie Pass in Washington State, the project presented an unusual combination of challenges. The roadway endures some of the harshest wear conditions of any Washington state highway due to extreme temperature fluctuations and heavy truck traffic. The project itself required

When agencies and contractors evaluate infrastructure budgets, one question dominates every planning meeting: what will pavement maintenance and roadway reconstruction actually cost? The answer depends on a complex interplay of material selection, rehabilitation strategy, traffic management requirements, and long-term performance projections. Understanding how to calculate these costs with accuracy separates successful project delivery from budget

Understanding Airless Striper Spray Tip Fundamentals for Pavement Marking Selecting the right spray tip for an airless striper is one of the most important decisions a pavement marking contractor will make on any given job. The tip determines line quality, material usage, application speed, and the overall professional appearance of the finished marking. Operators who

Spray pavers have emerged as a transformative technology in asphalt road construction, combining the functions of a traditional paver and a tack coat distributor into a single integrated machine. By applying tack coat immediately before laying hot mix asphalt, spray pavers eliminate many of the bonding problems that have long plagued conventional paving operations. Poor

The Rising Cost of Reactive Pothole Repair Every winter, municipalities across North America face the same expensive cycle: potholes form during freeze-thaw cycles, crews patch them with temporary methods, and within weeks or months, the same potholes reopen. For towns like Irondequoit, New York, this reactive approach to understanding how asphalt cracks and potholes form