Thu May 21, 2026
MassDOT Receives National Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) highway division has been awarded the Northeast Pavement Preservation Partnership's Jim Sorenson Award in recognition of its leadership and long-term commitment to pavement preservation and reducing the need for costly resurfacing....
Mon May 18, 2026
World of Asphalt, AGG1 Celebrate Asphalt Day
From the roads we drive every day, to the walking paths and sports courts, to the runways and critical infrastructure that keep communities moving, asphalt is a foundation of our world. On Asphalt Day, May 15, World of Asphalt and AGG1 celebrate the people, innovation and expertise behind one of the nation's most essential industries....
Wed May 13, 2026
Skanska JV Wins $534 Bridge Modernization Project
Global construction and development firm Skanska announced on Feb. 11, 2026, that it secured the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project contract for $534 million from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Los Angeles, through a joint venture with California Engineering Contractors (CEC)....
Mon May 04, 2026
Virnig Introduces New Cold Planer Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing's new cold planer attachment is engineered to make asphalt milling and surface removal faster and easier, especially for operators with minimal experience, according to Virnig. Inexperienced operators can slow crews down, and most OEM planers only work with a single loader brand....
Tue April 28, 2026
SCA Hosts 2026 Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Del.
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) successfully concluded its fifth annual Slag Cement School in Wilmington, Del. Held April 21 and 22, 2026, the educational event featured comprehensive technical presentations on the benefits of slag cement in concrete design and construction, alongside discussions on sustainability tools and resources available to the concrete industry....
Wed April 22, 2026
Cape Cod Wastewater Treatment Plant Expanded to Meet Environment Guidelines — With Penetron Technology
The completion of the "Teaticket Acapesket Sewer Area" (TASA) project — expansion of the sewer network and renovation of the municipal wastewater treatment plant — in Falmouth, Mass., in April 2026....
Wed April 22, 2026
North Carolina DOT Is Using New Cement Mixture for Highway Project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is using a new form of concrete as part of project elevating a section of U.S. 70 where it will connect with the soon-to-built I-42 highway at five new interchanges....
Mon April 20, 2026
New Research Advances Airfield Pavement Testing, Safety
The Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP) released two new research reports offering updated technical guidance to improve the performance, safety and durability of asphalt pavements at the nation's airfields....
Thu April 02, 2026
Ohio Concrete to Host 2nd Annual Mixer Driver Competition in Columbus
The Ohio concrete industry will take center stage this spring as the 2nd Annual Mixer Driver Competition returns on April 25, 2026, at Rush Truck Centers of Ohio in Columbus. Bringing together some of the region's most skilled drivers, the event is designed to showcase the precision, safety and expertise required to operate mixer trucks in today's demanding jobsite environments....
Thu March 26, 2026
One Screed, From Flatwork to Curb
Crews are being asked to do more with fewer resources. Equipment that can adapt is no longer a luxury — it's part of staying productive. The Batt Screed Gen II was built for that shift. It still handles flatwork like sidewalks and slabs, and with about a 5-minute switch to a conversion kit, it can also be used to shape curb....