A common question regarding Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) concerns how construction traffic should navigate the band of material placed at...
VRAM and Construction Traffic: Proven Performance and Best Practices
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J‑Band VRAM Innovation is Setting Records in 2025
From idea to impact: VRAM is redefining best practices in joint construction. VRAM is protecting roads across North America Thousands of lane...
The Best PDH Opportunities for Transportation and Highway Engineers
We have curated this list of the continued learning and PDH credit opportunities we find most impactful. ...
City of Mesa Earns Statewide Recognition for Innovative Road Reconstruction
The City of Mesa has taken a bold step toward reimagining roadway reconstruction in Arizona. Their recent work on Southern Avenue, between Gilbert...
Understanding Joint Behavior With & Without VRAM
As pavement technologies evolve, so do the best practices for road performance evaluation and maintenance. One such innovation, J-Band®...
ODOT’s Smart Investment for Long-Lasting Roadways
Ohio’s Department of Transportation (ODOT) is incorporating an innovative asphalt technology into many of its largest road construction projects...
Strengthening Asphalt-Concrete Curbs with VRAM
Getting a good bond between hot mix asphalt (HMA) and concrete curbs is challenging but critical for long-lasting pavement. To combat this issue,...
Nuclear Density Gauge Testing on VRAM Joints
This article explores why nuclear density gauge testing may not be accurate or necessary when J-Band® Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) is...
LaDOTD Introduces an Innovative Material to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
In October of 2025, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) launched its first J-Band® Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane...
Understanding Longitudinal Joint Performance with Permeability Testing
Pavement performance is closely tied to density, which measures compaction. Achieving high density at the longitudinal joint has always been...
State Routes That Are ‘Built Different’
Reinforcing Roads Across Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio with VRAM Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM)—known by the brand name, J-Band®—is...
Ohio Turnpike Trusts VRAM to Reinforce Its Data-Driven Superhighway
Before the Ohio Turnpike was constructed in the 1950s, travel across Ohio was a patchwork of canals, railroads, and roads—each varying in quality...
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