The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub), housed within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has announced an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate to lead research on estimating and optimizing
A 2026 study published in Scientific Reports explores an innovative approach to sustainable construction by incorporating biochar derived from faecal sludge into concrete mixes. Collected from faecal sludge treatment plants,
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Concrete pavement preservation (CPP) has protected critical roadways for decades, yet persistent myths regarding its cost, performance, and longevity continue to derail effective infrastructure planning writes the IGGA. For county
Cracking myths about concrete pavement preservation Read More »
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As climate change fuels increasingly severe summer heatwaves, airport runways across the globe are struggling under high temperatures, creating severe operational disruptions and flight delays. Over 80% of U.S. airport
Beating the heat: How airports are upgrading runways to adapt to rising temperatures Read More »
Traditional concrete roads are widely valued for their exceptional durability and long service life, but conventional design approaches often rely on increased slab thickness and supplemental reinforcement to achieve structural
Rethinking concrete roads: Optimized short-slab concrete roads Read More »
The International Society for Concrete Pavements is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Dan Zollinger. Dan has been a fixture within our community and society, having served as
In Memoriam: Dr. Dan Zollinger Read More »
Engineers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) have developed an easy-to-install, economical concrete composite mat designed to revolutionize rural and agricultural infrastructure writes Dae Young
Rural application of concrete composition mat pavements Read More »
Liszt Ferenc International Airport is planning a major reconstruction of Taxiway K, one of the key taxiways serving the airport. The project includes the full reconstruction of the existing taxiway
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The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has completed the first phase of an approximately $1 million research initiative to develop a new mechanistic-empirical (ME) design methodology for interlocking concrete
CMHA Completes First Phase Interlocking Pavement Project Read More »
The Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program (ACPTP) has issued RFP ACPTP 2026-16, “Silicon-Based Surface Treatments for Airfield Concrete Pavements.” The project seeks to evaluate spray-applied silicon-based treatments—including silica nano-products and
New RFP from the Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program! Read More »
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Educational materials and presentation resources from August’s CP Tech Tuesday webinar on non-destructive test methods in concrete pavement construction are now officially available online. Presented by industry experts David Merritt
Set for September 30 through October 1, 2026, in Natal, Brazil, the 15th Ibero-American Congress on Concrete Pavements will gather leading industry experts, researchers, and engineers from across the region.
15th Ibero-American Concrete Pavement Congress Set for September 2026 Read More »
The City of Tea, South Dakota, recently addressed severe pavement degradation on Heritage Parkway, one of its primary four-lane arterial corridors writes the ACPA. Originally constructed in 2009 with an
Built to Last: City of Tea Replaces Wearing Asphalt with Concrete Inlay on Busy Parkway Read More »
Although diamond grinding on concrete pavements has been utilized since the 1960s, its application on airport runways has long sparked debate among industry professionals. The procedure, which carves tiny ridges
New Study Evaluates Safety of Diamond Grinding for Airport Runways Read More »
Registration is now open for the 15th International Symposium on Concrete Roads, taking place November 3–6, 2026, in Málaga, Spain. Held every four years, the symposium will bring together researchers,
Registration open for 15th International Symposium on Concrete Pavements Read More »
A recent article highlights the growing use of dual-layer concrete paving for highway rehabilitation projects in Germany. The technique places a 20–24 cm structural concrete bottom layer followed immediately by
Dual-Layer Paving: Insights from Four German Projects Read More »
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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.
