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Green Demolition Gaining Ground By Patrick Willette, 5/5/2008
Edited by Loren Faulkner Although green design and construction has been much talked about the past few years, one part of green building is not mentioned as often: green methods used during the demolition phase of a construction project. Many U.S. cities require — or strongly encourage — contractors to minimize the amount of construction and demolition material being sent to the la... More
BASF Revises Website, Offers New Asphalt Brochure Staff - 04/21/2008
BASF has launched new communication materials about the use of latex to enhance the performance of pavement-preservation systems and conventional hot-mix and warm-mix asphalt products. The new brochure, titled "Asphalt modification that helps you make higher performing, longer lasting roads with a smooth ride for the public," is available at www.
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New Asphalt Plant On Line In Fort Myers By Steve Hudson - 04/21/2008
When Ajax Paving and Anderson Columbia entered into a joint venture arrangement to widen I-75 from south of Fort Myers to Naples — a $400-million-plus multiyear project — it was the state's largest highway project ever. Lead contractor Anderson Columbia will handle the excavation and base portion of the project, while Ajax will be responsible for asphalt paving.
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Astec Warm Mix Asphalt Technology Staff - 04/15/2008
The Double Barrel Green system is an option that can be included with any new Astec Double Barrel® drum mixer/dryer or added as a retrofit. Using water to produce a foamed, warm mix asphalt that is odorless, smokeless and longer lasting, the system is a major breakthrough in warm mix asphalt technology because it does not require the addition of expensive commercial additives.
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Kasi Infrared ProHeat 2000 Asphalt Repair Staff - 04/15/2008
Kasi Infrared's ProHeat 2000 contains everything needed to effect asphalt repairs, including a two or four-ton capacity asphalt reclaimer, 48-square-foot UltraGlo infrared pavement heater, heavy-duty compactor lift and 30 cubic feet of storage area. The five-tank system assures maximum operating time and a hydraulic compactor lift is available as an option.
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Warm Mix Asphalt Studied By Aram Kalousdian, Editor - 04/14/2008
Warm mix asphalt technology has the potential to significantly reduce mixing temperatures, improve compaction, extend the paving season, reduce fuel consumption, and reduce emissions. Wayne Jones, regional engineer ...
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Site Work Diversity Spells Success By Steve Hudson - 03/03/2008
In parts of the Florida construction market, some contractors are struggling in what most agree is a definite industry slowdown. But Ace Asphalt, based in Fort Myers, Fla., is bucking the trend through a combination of carefully managed "soup to nuts" service and carefully chosen equipment. One factor in that success is the company's asphalt plant.
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Unprecedented Growth Hits Southern Utah By Shawna Bohan - 02/25/2008
It used to be that retirees fueled the population and growth boom in and around St. George, Utah. Now, the demographics of people relocating to Washington County have changed quite a bit, and the flow of newcomers is unprecedented.
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