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Hidden Waters, Crumbling Roads: MIT CSHub Tackles the Unseen Impact of Flooding on Pavement Longevity

A new explainer authored by Danial Amini, Prof. Kenneth Strzepek, and Dr. Randolph Kirchain sheds light on an oft-overlooked threat to infrastructure: the damaging impact of flooding on pavement durability. […]

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Research Alert: Rethinking Thermal Stress: Evaluating Typical Meteorological Years for Rigid Pavement Design

In a study published in the Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, researchers Anushka Khachi and Sushobhan Sen investigate how environmental factors dictate the structural performance and service life

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Innovations on the Surface: EUPAVE Hosts 11th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving

On Tuesday, May 20, 2026, the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) successfully hosted its 11th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving. Held as a dynamic hybrid event at its

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Mumbai’s concrete roads project in the news

Mumbai’s ₹17,000 crore road construction project, launched in 2022 to make the city largely pothole-free, has reached approximately 80.5% completion after three years. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC),

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ISCP Represented at 12th BCRRA in Ljubljana, Slovenia

The International Society for Concrete Pavements was represented last week at the 12th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields (BCRRA) in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Since its

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Let’s celebrate! US kicks off first ever National Concrete Pavement Week

In recognition of the 70th anniversary of President Eisenhower signing the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (National Interstate & Defense Highways Act), several states have joined together to initiate the

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STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: June, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

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Research Alert! Unlocking the Code of Concrete: How New Science Predicts Where Structures Will Fail

For decades, the cementitious materials community has struggled with a fundamental engineering dilemma: why is it so difficult to accurately predict exactly when and where a crack will form and

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Buried Treasure: Phoenix Highways to Save $4 Billion with Innovative Concrete Recovery

More than a decade after gaining its initial momentum, an innovative pavement rehabilitation process known as “Buried Treasure” is delivering massive economic and environmental wins across the country. The technique

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Concrete Pavement Experts Teamed Up to Deliver Crucial “Back to Basics” Jointing Webinar – Video Now Available!

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) is stepping up to address a foundational element of infrastructure durability with its webinar, “Back to Basics: Jointing Concrete Pavements”, which

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Upcoming conference: CCT / TxDOT Concrete Conference, May 13 – 14th

The CCT / TxDOT Concrete Conference will be taking place next week at the Commons Conference Center located at the University of Texas at Austin. This conference will bring together researchers, TxDOT,

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STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: May, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

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Good read – Industry Experts Call for Strategic Shift in Road Infrastructure Investment

In a compelling new article titled “Rethinking Road Infrastructure Investment,” Shane Dunstan of Aran International argues that Australia’s road sector must move away from “lowest-initial-cost” procurement to survive a tightening

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Explore the Future of Infrastructure: New “Advancing Excellence” Podcast Episode Out Now

Fresh from the floor of World of Concrete 2026 in Las Vegas, the latest episode of the Advancing Excellence podcast offers an exclusive deep dive into the innovations and initiatives

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New Comprehensive Resources Released for Concrete Airport Pavement Quality

The Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program (ACPTP) has officially released its final report titled Quality Control and Quality Acceptance of Concrete Airport Pavement, offering a transformative roadmap for airfield construction.

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Job Alert! FORTA Announces High-Impact Opening for OptiPave & Concrete Pavement Specialist

FORTA LLC, a global leader in synthetic fiber reinforcement technology for concrete and asphalt, has officially opened applications for the pivotal role of OptiPave & Concrete Pavement Specialist. This full-time,

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EUPAVE Webinar Materials Now Available for Concrete Paving Professionals

Following the successful EUPAVE webinar held on 5 March 2026, comprehensive technical materials focusing on joint optimisation and non-destructive measurement technologies are now available for industry professionals. The session, which

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Great Read! Recent Op-Ed on concrete pavements featured in the Washington Times

A recent Opinion piece in the Washington Times is the product of a collaboration with the American Concrete Pavement Association. The article, titled “America must invest in resilient, enduring infrastructure”,

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STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: March, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

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Global Access to Premier Rigid Pavement Design Course Now Available Online

A comprehensive educational series on the analysis and design of rigid pavements, originally developed for the Indian Ministry of Education’s Swayam Prabha program, is now globally accessible via YouTube. Developed

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