World of Concrete 2026: Eric Ferrebee on Concrete Design, Overlays and Durability

Gavin Jenkins talks with Eric Ferrebee, Senior Director of Technical Services at the American Concrete Pavement Association, about extending concrete pavement life through design choices, joint spacing, overlays, and a fast nine-mile Iowa project.

Jan. 22, 2026

Senior Managing Editor of Roads & Bridges Gavin Jenkins talks with the American Concrete Pavement Association’s Senior Director of Technical Services, Eric Ferrebee, about key strategies for extending the life of concrete pavements. Ferrebee explains how initial design decisions and joint spacing can improve durability. He also talks about concrete overlays, which can extend pavement life by using existing surfaces. He shares a project in Iowa where a nine-mile concrete overlay was completed in just 25 days, keeping traffic disruption to a minimum.