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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 Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Industry News , Project Reviews , Research and Studies , Specialty Products

More than 20 Years of Longer Lasting Roads in Illinois with J-Band® 

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Lengthening road life has been a priority for road construction engineers and paving contractors to prevent road damage caused by longitudinal joint cracking. That is why we have created J-Band®, a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) or as it is referred to in Illinois, longitudinal joint sealant or LJS.  (more…)
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August 30, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Industry News , RPE , Sustainability

Transportation Builder: Innovative Solutions Protect the Weakest Part of Pavement

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Below is an excerpt from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)’s July/August 2023 Transportation Builder issue.  Have you ever heard the expression, “A chain is no stronger than its weakest link?” The adage can be applied to road construction. No matter how strong and durable your materials, if...
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August 29, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Industry News , Sustainability

MnDOT finds PMBs Extend Road Service Life by Six Years

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Many highway agencies recognize the benefits of using modified asphalts to reduce pavement distress and increase service life. A recent study from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) found that asphalt pavements with polymer-modified binders (PMBs) perform better than pavements with unmodified asphalt binders. They also found that modified binders are more...
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August 18, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Industry News , Sustainability

Asphalt Magazine: A Complete Approach to Pavement Sustainability

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Pavement sustainability continues to be one of the most crucial areas of research in the asphalt industry. While it is common to understand sustainability in a purely environmental context, truly sustainable products and innovations also have positive economic and social implications.   Below, industry sustainability thought leader and Sustainability Engineer at...
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August 16, 2023 by Zoe Buhl
In Industry News , Specialty Products

Happy Air Traffic Control Day

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National Air Traffic Control Day, July 6, is a day to recognize and appreciate the men and women who work hard to keep us safe in the skies! Air traffic controllers are responsible for ensuring safe flights by navigating, monitoring, and guiding aircrafts around airports throughout the United States. The...
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July 6, 2023 by Zoe Buhl