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Built to Last: City of Tea Replaces Wearing Asphalt with Concrete Inlay on Busy Parkway

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 […]

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New Study Evaluates Safety of Diamond Grinding for Airport Runways

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

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Dual-Layer Paving: Insights from Four German Projects

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

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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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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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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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Europe Leading the Way in Large-Scale Circular Concrete Infrastructure

The European construction sector is setting a new benchmark for sustainability by successfully transitioning circular concrete theories into large-scale infrastructure reality writes Richard High for Concrete Connect. Recent recognition from

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Rethink Your Road Budget: Concrete’s Long-Term Cost Advantage

A prevailing misconception in the construction industry is that concrete pavements are significantly more expensive than alternatives like asphalt or paving blocks writes Concrete Wale. While the initial construction cost

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M12 Motorway Sets a New Standard for Australian Concrete Pavements

In a landmark achievement for Australian infrastructure, the M12 Motorway in Western Sydney is setting a new standard for concrete pavements writes John Figueroa on Linkedin. The project, which has

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New Method Speeds Up Concrete Pavement Projects

A NC2 MAP Brief, “Maturity Method for Early Opening of Concrete Pavements,” offers a detailed summary for construction professionals on a technique that could significantly reduce project timelines and costs.

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TPA Showcases Sustainability by Recycling Concrete for New Airside D

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is making sustainability a key part of its largest terminal expansion in nearly two decades writes TPA’s News. As construction begins on the new Airside D,

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New Approach Cuts Concrete Curing Time for Faster Road Openings

A new wave of innovation in concrete paving is making it possible to open roads sooner without compromising strength or safety. The recently highlighted maturity method, featured in the Spring

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Study shows benefits of Fiber‑Reinforced Concrete Overlays

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) at Iowa State University has released significant findings from a comprehensive study on fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) overlays—highlighting their potential to enhance

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Aalborg Portland Malaysia Launches D‑Carb White Cement

Aalborg Portland Malaysia—part of Cementir Group—has introduced CEM II/A‑LL 52.5N, a low‑carbon white cement in its D‑Carb product line. This new offering delivers approximately 12% lower CO₂ emissions than the traditional Aalborg

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EUPAVE Workshop Showcases the Evolution of Load Transfer in Concrete Pavements

On 14 May 2025, ISCP partner organization EUPAVE hosted its 10th Workshop on Best Practices in Concrete Paving at its Brussels headquarters and online, drawing around 65 participants in total.

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Mastering Concrete Pavement Jointing: Why Proper Joint Activation Matters

Concrete pavements are widely favored in infrastructure projects due to their long lifespan, strength, and minimal maintenance needs. In the United States, Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP) is the most

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Technology Tuesday Webinar to Focus on Concrete Pavement QC Best Practices

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EDT, the latest Technology Tuesday webinar will spotlight best practices for concrete pavement construction quality control (QC) and process control.

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Enhancing Thin Concrete Pavements with Synthetic Fibers

Thin concrete pavements, constructed over an existing base layer, present an economical choice for low- and moderate-volume roads. However, these thinner pavements are more susceptible to distress from traffic loads

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Next Generation Concrete Surface: A Sustainable Pavement Innovation

The Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) is redefining sustainable pavement technology by improving fuel efficiency and reducing noise pollution, writes the International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA). Researchers at the

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The Role of Spray Sealers in Concrete Pavement Preservation

Spray sealers have become an essential component in concrete pavement preservation (CPP), offering a proactive solution to extend the lifespan of roads, highways, and runways writes the International Grinding &

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