January 2002

Most contractors do not like it, but an increasing number of transportation construction contracts are being awarded on the bas Most contractors do not like it, but an increasing...

Scheduled for Feb Scheduled for Feb.

Ever since its beginnings in 1955, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and its members have been dedicated to the Ever since its beginnings in 1955, the National...

Do you want to save money Do you want to save money? Make the most of the resources you have? Better equip your transportation work force?

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced a change in the keynote speaker for its 47th Annual Convention, Marc The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA...

What a drag What a drag Let’s face it—toll collection isn’t the most exciting job. In order to stay in such a good mood, collectors often find innovative ways to amuse themselves...

When our nation’s air system was shut down as a result of the attacks by terrorists on Sept When our nation’s air system was shut down as a result of the attacks by...

Software extension Software extension Autodesk, San Rafael, Calif., now offers a new extension for any type or size of road project, including new subdivisions, road reconstruction...

At state transportation departments across the nation, acceptance is growing rapidly for the concept of perpetual pavements bui At state transportation departments across the...

The year 2001 ended on a paradox The year 2001 ended on a paradox.

In the private sector, the axiom "time is money" has long held water In the private sector, the axiom "time is money" has long held water. Now, in the post-interstate era—...

Although the market for hot-mix asphalt pavement material stayed steady in 2001, sales of new hot-mix asphalt plants declined 1 Although the market for hot-mix asphalt pavement...

If there is one prevailing maintenance concern for any city, county or state transportation authority it’s the pothole. New York City is no different. In fact, potholes were so...

When U When U.S. Highway 98/State Route 30 was first built through Destin, Fla., the only thought given to storm water was how to get it off the road. At that time, Destin was...

In today’s increasingly cutthroat business environment, paving contractors of all sizes are in the hunt for competitive advanta In today’s increasingly cutthroat business environment...