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In Events , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

First VRAM Project in Metro Minneapolis to Take Place this Year!

Pavements are a very important asset to any state Department of Transportation. In Minnesota, they are valued at $29.5 billion. In fact, pavements have the largest replacement value of all assets owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).(1) You can imagine how important extending the life of pavements is...

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May 12, 2022 by Zoe Buhl

In Business , Case Studies , Infrastructure , Sustainability

J-Band’s Sustainability Assessment

Recently, Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) collaborated with ClimeCo to complete an LCA-based sustainability assessment of J-Band®, AMI’s void reducing asphalt membrane product. ClimeCo is a global sustainability company that advances the low-carbon future with market-based solutions. They started with a goal to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) through scalable abatement...

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March 22, 2022 by Zoe Buhl

In Business , Infrastructure , Rumble Strips , Safety

Safety, Transformation, and Organizational Goals Outlined in DOT’s Focus Areas for 2022

If you have reviewed the draft DOT Strategic Framework, you will note the agency’s priorities for achieving their mission through six strategic goals. We would like to take a deeper look at those elements that are related to Safety, Transformation and Organizational Goals for this particular article. The Department of...

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January 28, 2022 by Zoe Buhl

In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

Why Some Say – ‘VRAM. When It’s Down, It’s Done!’

Project: US Highway 20 in Sandusky County Ohio. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as we added several states to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. Protect The Longitudinal Joint. Protect The Entire Road. Road managers...

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January 11, 2022 by Zoe Buhl

In Case Studies , Sustainability

How is Wayne County Ohio Creating a More Resilient Infrastructure ?

VRAM Continues to Pay Dividends Even Four Years After Initial Construction. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as we added several states to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. VRAM stands for a Void Reducing Asphalt...

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January 6, 2022 by Zoe Buhl

In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way , Project Reviews

Four Years Later VRAM is Still Protecting Henry County Ohio Roads

VRAM 2021. An Update of Past Projects. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as we added several states to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. The year 2021 was also important from the perspective of how...

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December 20, 2021 by Zoe Buhl

Tag: Transportation Research Board

The J-Band Blog

First VRAM Project in Metro Minneapolis to Take Place this Year!

J-Band’s Sustainability Assessment

Safety, Transformation, and Organizational Goals Outlined in DOT’s Focus Areas for 2022

Why Some Say – ‘VRAM. When It’s Down, It’s Done!’

How is Wayne County Ohio Creating a More Resilient Infrastructure ?

Four Years Later VRAM is Still Protecting Henry County Ohio Roads