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Better Roads
The Asphalt App Predicts the Price of Liquid Asphalt Up to 18 Months Out
It incorporates daily closing prices of a variety of energy products when making its predictions.
May 19, 2022
screen shot of The Asphalt App predictor for liquid asphalt prices
Regulations
The Definition of “Waters” Hurting Infrastructure Projects, Critics Say
Roadside ditches could be regulated, delaying transportation projects and increasing costs, say construction industry groups.
May 18, 2022
ditch with water in field
Better Roads
How William 'Porkchop' Honey and his dump truck saved a paving crew
He drove his Mack hauler in between a speeding drunken driver causing the driver to hit his truck instead of the road workers.
May 13, 2022
William 'Porkchop' poses with Mack dump truck
Better Roads
Biden Issues Plan to Speed Up Infrastructure Projects; Some Concerned 2-Year Goal Omitted
Two-year goal set by infrastructure law not mentioned in new action plan, road contractor group says.
May 12, 2022
Biden infrastructure projects bridge building
Compact equipment attachments
Patch and Pave Small Areas with the Mazio Skid Paver Attachment
It has a 1.5-cubic-yard hopper capacity, a paving width of up to 6.2 feet and a paving speed of 82 feet per minute.
May 12, 2022
Mazio Skid Steer Mounted SKID Paver
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Safety & Compliance
2 Ga. Contractors Cited After Fatal Bridge Collapse During Demolition
An overstressed section collapsed and fell into the river 50 feet below, killing one and injuring two workers, OSHA says.
May 9, 2022
Georgia bridge collapse excavator truck in river
Better Roads
New Footage of Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Provides More Clues
Two screen shots from video cameras on a bus just before it fell to the ground are released by the NTSB.
May 6, 2022
pittsburgh bridge collapse scene
Technology
Pittbos Helps Asphalt Contractors Keep Track of the Entire Project
Designed by a contractor, Pittbos automates estimation, sales tracking and order management for asphalt paving companies.
May 5, 2022
Pittbos project management dashboard for asphalt contractors
Better Roads
$6.4B Headed to States to Cut Carbon, Including for Road Pavements
The new FHWA Carbon Reduction Program, part of the $1 trillion infrastructure law, includes low-carbon asphalt pavements.
May 2, 2022
low-carbon asphalt pavement part of FHWA $6.4 billion carbon reduction plan.
Better Roads
Pushing Paperless: e-Ticketing for Road, Bridge Projects Takes Off
More than 40 state departments of transportation expect to adopt some form of e-Ticketing by the end of the year.
May 2, 2022
asphalt paver paving road
Regulations
Biden’s Infrastructure Rules Frustrate Contractors Groups
These three requirements governing unions, U.S.-made materials and the environment will delay projects and increase costs, the groups say.
April 28, 2022
bridge construction crane
Safety
Fla. Expressway Contractor Cited after Worker Killed in Crane Incident
He died on a toll-road construction project after being struck in the chest by a concrete pile. OSHA issues penalties on the contractor.
April 25, 2022
road work ahead sign
Equipment
A “One Person” Cold Planer: Wirtgen’s New Compact W 120 Fi
... And it's Wirtgen’s first to get a John Deere engine since Deere acquired the company in 2017.
April 22, 2022
Wirtgen W 120 Fi cold planer graphic
Better Roads
Time-Lapse Video: Rapid Utah Bridge Replacement Condensed to 2 Minutes
It took less than 24 hours to demolish a bridge and slide a new one into place for a busy interstate. Check out the video.
April 18, 2022
Utah bridge slide 1700 East bridge I-80 Salt Lake City
Equipment
The Big Question: How Long Until New Equipment Arrives?
As the latest models were revealed at World of Asphalt, so were record order backlogs.
April 20, 2022
world of asphalt 2022 overhead view
Compactors
Looking for a Compactor to Take Advantage of the Infrastructure Law?
Manufacturers expect rising demand for soil and asphalt rollers. Here's our guide to picking your next compactor.
April 13, 2022
Volvo asphalt compactor behind paver
Better Roads
Outer Banks “Jug Handle” Bridge to Open Soon
The new 2.4-mile span provides a long-term solution to a section of the main highway that has washed out during major storms.
April 8, 2022
outer banks rodanthe bridge curve view
Equipment
“The Maintainer” – Mauldin’s M415XT is a Unique Multitasking Machine
Geared to small contractors, it’s a compact motor grader, loader, ripper – whatever you want it to be.
March 31, 2022
Mauldin M415XT Maintainer World of Asphalt
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