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Group to Review SPS-2 Products

Larry Scofield, Director, Pavement Innovation-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)/International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA), said that by a virtual meeting, the SPS-2* pavement preservation pooled fund group will review the most recent products […]

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VIDEO: James Mack “The Weather Channel” Debut! FLOODING: “Concrete Carries the Load”

“Building Roads Resilient to Weather Impacts” James “Jim” Mack, Director, Market Development-CEMEX; Member-ISCP; and CEMEX-a Gold Member-ISCP:  made his debut on the The Weather Channel talking about the impacts of

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TN Airport to Undertake Concrete Runway & Taxiways Update

Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, will temporarily closed one of its four runways Monday, April 6, 2020 for a $51.3-million reconstruction, the first of its type at BNA

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3 WEBINARS: “CONCRETE OVERLAYS”: (Tue. Apr 21): Design Considerations (Tue. Apr 28): Plans MOT & Construction (Tue. May 5): Maintenance & Repairs

National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) Webinars on “Concrete Overlays” —Overlay Webinar Series has 3 remaining sessions —Simplified registration process: Fill out the form to get a link

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Celebrating 111 Years … April 20, 1909: World’s 1st Mile of Concrete (Podcast incl.)

On April 20, 1909, construction of the world’s first mile of concrete highway was begun in Detroit, Michigan, USA. In 1906, the Michigan Legislature created the state’s first road commission in

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YES! Ideal Time to Fix Roads—”Essential”, Reduced Traffic, Short- & Long-Term Benefits + Coronavirus Resources

David C. Bauer, President and CEO–American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reported that the Coronavirus outbreak is an unprecedented national challenge that has brought many sectors of America’s economy to

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12th ICCP COVID-19 UPDATE: Letter from Chair, “Conference Moving Forward as Planned, ‘Student Poster’ & ‘Early Bird’ Deadlines EXTENDED”

To read the letter from Jake Hiller, 12th ICCP Conference Chair and President, ISCP please click on image below, or go to: https://www.concretepavements.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1_LETTER-for12THICCP-PDF.pdf 2 Important 12th ICCP Deadline EXTENSIONS: “Student Poster Board Competition Intent Statement”

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“Beyond the Runway Coalition” Writes to Congress Requesting Assistance for Airports

Twenty two organizations of the Beyond the Runway Coalition* sent a letter Friday, March 20, 2020 to Congress members: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and

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“TECH BRIEF: BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE-CYCLE THINKING”

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the Sustainable Pavements Program in 2010 to advance the knowledge and practice of sustainability related to pavements. The overall objective of the program is

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2 FREE 2-Part FHWA “Sustainability” Webinars to be Held: I)April & II)May + I)June & II)July

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) launched the Sustainable Pavements Program in 2010 to advance the knowledge and practice of sustainability related to pavements. The overall objective of the program is

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Two Virtual Meetings Focus on LCA Tool, PCRs, & EPDs

Two important and timely “virtual meetings” the week of March 9th, 2020 provided an opportunity for representatives from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), industry, academia, and other stakeholders to delve

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CORONAVIRUS: Legal Considerations & AHUA: “Senate Passes Stimulus Bill”

Legal Considerations for Challenging Times Tom Olson, Olson Construction Law, sent the following information to clients and others. ISCP is sharing with all members and others in the concrete pavement industry. Special

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Ad Hoc Group: Letter to U.S. Officials: “… Clarify Infrastructure Construction as Essential …”

An ad hoc group of 23 trade associations* sent a letter on Friday, March 20, 2020 to key federal and state government officials urging their support for considering infrastructure construction as an essential service.

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ACPA—CEO Message(s); Workshop; Presentations; PANDEMIC—Cancellations; Advocacy Videos; CISA; FHWA

NEWEST VIDEO UPDATE—MARCH 30, 2020 from Jerry Voigt, President & CEO-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA): www.youtu.be/jjq0SXsR46E CO/WY Chapter Hosts Successful Workshop: The Colorado/Wyoming Chapter-ACPA (CO/WY ACPA) Annual Concrete Pavement Workshop was

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FL Concrete Pavement Project Completed 4 Months Early, During Hurricane, & Receives Motorists’ Praise!

The city of Avon Park, Florida—named for Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom, and known as “the birthplace of William Shakespeare”—is not only the oldest city in Highlands County, but is also home

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NC² Spring 2020 Quarterly E-News: NC² MAP Brief & “News From the Road” & More

NATIONAL CONCRETE CONSORTIUM (NC²) SPRING 2020 Quarterly E-News: Featured FHWA Concrete Clips— This quarter, CP Tech features the Maturity and Strength Gain and Admixtures Concrete Clips. Concrete Clips is a series of

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2020 Gaynor Award Presented to Jerry S. Haught, PE

2020 Gaynor Award Recipient Jerry S. Haught PE, Consulting Engineer The NRMCA Research Engineering and Standards (RES) Committee has selected Jerry S. Haught, PE, as the recipient of the 2020 Richard D. Gaynor Award for

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NRRA “2020 Call for Innovation”—Seeking New Project Proposals by May 1, 2020/”Pavement Workshop”: Postponed to Fall 2020, Date TBA

The National Roads Research Alliance (NRRA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the “2020 Call for Innovation”. The NRRA has approximately $350,000 in unallocated funds to put towards new projects. The Executive Committee

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Hands-On Workshop Reaches State Pavement Designers in Arkansas

The Arkansas Chapter-American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) hosted a successful Hands-On AASHTOWare Workshop with 18 attendees. Representing the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Roadway Design Division, the Asset Management Section, and the

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85% of Americans Support Spending More for Flood-Ready Infrastructure + ISCP ’18 Article: TxDOT Freeways’ Survival After Floods

85% favor requirement that federally funded structures are designed to better withstand flooding, poll shows As Congress considers devoting hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars toward upgrading the nation’s roads,

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