A 3-year pilot project/experimental bike path with solar panels has generated more than 3,000 kilowatt-hours during its first six months of operation in Amsterdam, Netherlands—far exceeding engineers’ expectations. The […]
Solar Panels Far Exceed Expectations & Pave Way for Power-Producing Pavements Read More »
Three dimensional (3-D) technology could eliminate the need for string lines on concrete paving projects, but Kent Godbersen, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing—GOMACO, explains that there is a significant
3-D Technology Promises Many Benefits for Stringless Concrete Paving Read More »
A team of microbiologists at The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, headed by Dr. Henk Jonkers, Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Materials Sciences and Sustainable Construction—TUDelft, Water Resources Section, is researching
Self-Healing Concrete by Bacterial Mineral Precipitation Read More »
News from the Road News from the Road highlights research around the United States that is helping the concrete pavement community meet the research objectives outlined in the CP Road Map. To
April 2015 CP Road Map E-News Released Read More »
The printable conference brochure of the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP)‘s 2015 Concrete Pavements Conference is NOW AVAILABLE! The conference will be held July 20-21, 2015 at the Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort in
ASCP 2015 Concrete Pavement Conference Brochure NOW AVAILABLE Read More »
Cellulose nanocrystals derived from industrial byproducts have been shown to increase the strength of concrete, representing a potential renewable additive to improve the ubiquitous construction material. The cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)
Natural Nanocrystals Shown to Strengthen Concrete Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]ISCP Member, Rico Fung, P.E., Director, Markets & Technical Affairs, Cement Association of Canada-Toronto (CAC) (ISCP Organizational Member), has a clear path mapped out for the ACPA-affiliated Chapter/States during his tenure
More than 160 people attended the 54th Annual Concrete Pavement Association of Minnesota (CPAM) Concrete Paving Workshop and/or Awards Banquet held on March 12-13, 2015, at Breezy Point Conference Center in Breezy Point, MN. Steve
Minnesota Annual Concrete Paving Workshop & Awards Banquet Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”]Since 2013, a working group of CROW (“technologie platform voor transport, infrastructuur en openbare ruimte”: “Technology platform for transport, infrastructure and public space” in The Netherlands) updated several publications related to
Knowledge Module on Concrete Pavements Read More »
In September 2014, the Board of VDZ—The German Cement Works Association—restructured the marketing activities of BetonMarketing Germany GmbH (BMD) and its three regional divisions. Under the Concrete Information Centre (IZB), the
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Leif Wathne, P.E., ISCP Board of Directors and 11th ICCP Chair, was promoted to Executive Vice President—American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). In this new position, Wathne will take on greater
Leif Wathne Named Executive Vice President of ACPA Read More »
ACPA has launched two new web-based instructional modules that provide professional training about best practices for constructing smooth concrete pavements and handling aggregates for concrete paving. Developed by ACPA and sponsored by
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text el_class=”cleanlist”] At the annual IGGA awards banquet, held in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Dec. 2, 2014, the IGGA had the pleasure of announcing the winners of the annual awards
IGGA Announces 2014 Annual Award Winners Read More »
The earliest ever concrete pavement is attributed to Inverness, Scotland, in 1865. Read more about this and other interesting concrete pavement historical facts at the following resources: Encyclopedia Britannica FHWA
2015 is the 150th Anniversary of the World’s First Concrete Pavement! Read More »
[vc_row animation=”right-to-left” fullwidth=”no” bg_type=”solid_color” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” top_margin=”0″ bottom_margin=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In its continued drive to step up the activities of the organization, the European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) is pleased to announce that Karl
Karl Downey is EUPAVE’s New Secretary General Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The Concrete Initiative has published an article by Alessio Rimoldi, BIBM Secretary General, entitled “To what extent should authorities promote the use of recycled aggregates for concrete?” on a
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Factoring in the lifetime cost of new construction is considered good practice in the transportation industry, but surprisingly few government agencies do it. When it came time to replace
The Long-Term Cost of Building Transportation Projects on the Cheap Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css_animation=”appear”]ISCP has contracted Mr. Robert Rodden, P.E., to serve as the Executive Director of the Society effective September 1, 2014. Robert graduated from the University of Illinois with
Robert Rodden is ISCP’s New Executive Director Read More »
Concrete roads are a lot more durable when compared to asphalt, various studies have found that concrete roads can last between 20 to 50 years. The lifespan of concrete roads
Asphalt vs Concrete roads: Which is the best option for Jamaica? Read More »
Precast panel repairs initially are more expensive than cast-in-place, but they’re also more durable, which means they’re cheaper in the long run and require fewer maintenance closures. The dicey part
