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FHWA Concrete Clips: Series Expanded with 5 New Videos in 2020

Starting in November 2017, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) introduced a series of valuable and  informational videos called “Concrete Clips” about concrete pavements, materials, testing methods, and much more. Each “Concrete […]

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NRCMA Series of Concrete Paving Webinars (11) to be Held April & May!

PaveAhead and Build With Strength, along with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) are launching FREE WEBINAR SERIES during April and May 2020. All webinars are FREE of charge 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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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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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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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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ACI/RILEM: ICCM2020 POSTPONED to Oct 12–14, 2020 in Toulouse, France—SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Due to the evolution and the unpredictable situation regarding COVID-19, the organizing committee has POSTPONED the “11th ACI/RILEM International Conference on Cementitious Materials and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Concrete (ICCM2020)“ to October

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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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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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“LCA2020” to be Held in California in June … Possible Postponement

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: By April 3, 2020, the “International Symposium on Pavement, Roadway, and Bridge Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 2020” Committee will make a decision on whether to move forward with

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FHWA Awards Grant Funding to 10 States for Innovative Highway Projects

At the end of January, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced more than $8 million in Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration program grants to state DOTs and local governments in 10 states. The

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Build With Strength: Concrete Industry Lowers Carbon Footprint by 13% in 5 Years

—Report highlights industry’s commitment to reducing environmental impact According to a new report, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) members have lowered their carbon footprint by 13% in five years. Through

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POSTPONEMENT Announcement Due to “CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19” PANDEMIC: Spring 2020 NC²: Was to be Mar 30-Apr 2 in Nashville, TN, USA

The Spring 2020 National Concrete Consortium (NC²) that was to be held March 30-April 2 at the Embassy Suites Nashville Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, USA has been POSTPONED to April 2021. Letter

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EUPAVE Infographic Featured as Magazine Cover for TÇMB’s “Cement & Concrete World”!

The European Concrete Pavement Association (EUPAVE) is please to announce that the EUPAVE INFOGRAPHIC was published as the cover of the latest issue of “Cement and Concrete World”, a magazine created

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“Better Together Annual Convention” to be Held Prior to CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March, Las Vegas + Updated CONEXPO/CONAG Article

The “Better Together Annual Convention” will be held MARCH 7-10, 2020—prior to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 (MARCH 10-14), at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, NV! Three Concrete and

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Meet Jerry Voigt—a CPTech Center Director of the Executive Board

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CPTech Center)’s Executive Board of Directors provides outstanding guidance in business operations, including management and finances. The Board’s 17 members who include representatives of

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Yale University Net Zero Schools Summit: Highlights Carbon Positive Future with Concrete

The Connecticut Concrete Promotion Council in conjunction with the Connecticut American Institute of Architects (CT AIA), CT Green Building Council, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), and Build With Strength

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PCA Unveils Educational Campaign: ‘Shaped by Concrete’ in Tandem with ‘Build with Strength’

Early February 2020, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the launch of “Shaped by Concrete“— a new educational campaign to increase awareness of the sustainability, resiliency and durability of concrete

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TransTech Project Spotlight: 1st PPCP Technology for Bridge Approach Slab Construction—Hwy 60, Iowa

The first project demonstrating precast prestressed concrete pavement (PPCP) technology for bridge approach slab construction was installed at both ends of a bridge on Highway 60 near Sheldon, Iowa The

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