Author: Hannah McFarland

The J-Band Blog

In Sustainability

Building a Cleaner Future Through the Buy Clean Partnership

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The construction industry holds one of the highest industry carbon footprints, so it is important we enable best practices to reduce the carbon footprint we contribute.  A Carbon footprint is the total measure of greenhouse gases that are released into the atmosphere. Excess greenhouse gases are responsible for harmful climate...
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October 12, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Research and Studies , Specialty Products

VRAM Saves Time, Money, & Lives in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

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Road managers know that the longitudinal joint is the first part of the pavement to fail. As a road’s most permeable part, air and water work down through the voids in the joint causing it to deteriorate, crack and pothole. And when the longitudinal joint fails, the rest of the...
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October 9, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Community

Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention

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Story Provided by Ashlyn Halstead (Milestone Contractors) September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This is an important time and reminder to recognize those who have been affected by suicide, to create awareness, and build a support system for those in need. It’s essential to remember that there are resources available...
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September 25, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Specialty Products

VRAM Application in Ottawa County, Ohio

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Pavement preservation due to longitudinal joint cracking has been a recurring problem for a long time. Not only is this an issue for road construction engineers, but for applicators, drivers, and those that live in the community.   J-Band®, Asphalt Material Inc.’s void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM), significantly reduces air voids...
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September 22, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Careers , National Tradesmen Day

A Career in Road Construction: National Tradesmen Day

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National Tradesmen Day is celebrated on the third Friday of September each year. A tradesman is someone who has acquired skills through an apprenticeship, vocational training, and/or education. Such people can be found in the construction industry, carpentry, maintenance, plumbing, electricity, and so much more. Skilled trades are the foundation of life...
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September 15, 2023 by Hannah McFarland
In Industry News

Quantifying Emissions through Sustainable Pavement Practices: FHWA Climate Challenge 

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Many businesses across the United States have already implemented more sustainable practices into their pavement construction projects. Other organizations want to make sustainable changes but are in need of the proper resources to help contribute to a greener planet. To combat this, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has created a...
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September 8, 2023 by Hannah McFarland