CEG - Mon February 27, 2023
SEI Conducts Asphalt Paving, Maintenance Workshop
Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) invited paving contractors from Philadelphia and surrounding areas to take part in a "hands on" learning opportunity for LeeBoy and Bomag equipment on Feb. 15. The purpose of the Asphalt Paving and Maintenance Workshop, held at SEI's facility in Prospect Park, Pa., was to not only showcase equipment from the two manufacturers but also to discuss service, parts and rentals at the dealership....
Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Wed February 15, 2023
WisDOT Announces 2022 Excellence in Construction Awards
Six Wisconsin construction companies received Excellence in Construction Awards at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held in Wisconsin Dells. Top winners include an asphalt paving project in Lincoln County; a concrete paving project in Washburn County; a grading project in Brown County; a small bridge project in Eau Claire County; a large bridge project in Racine County; and a large contract project in Dane County....
GOMACO - Wed February 01, 2023
GOMACO at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023
The GOMACO GP3 slipform paver is designed for paving up to 30 ft. wide and able to accommodate multiple width changes. It is available as a two-track or four-track paver with advanced paver controls, automation and intelligent valves....
CEG - Wed January 25, 2023
World of Concrete Makes Strong Vegas Showing
Pre-pandemic attendance levels marked the World of Concrete's return to Las Vegas in January for the concrete construction industry's annual trade show. "We're proud to exceed expectations in strong attendance as we return to pre-pandemic levels," Jackie James, the event's vice-president said on the final day of the show....
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. - Wed January 18, 2023
Baker Enterprises Uses GOMACO GT3600 Extreme Curb Paver for Unique Trail
Walking, hiking and other recreational trails are common projects for most paving companies. However, every so often an opportunity comes along that stands out. That's exactly how Baker Enterprises Inc....
CEG/MAPA - Wed December 21, 2022
MAPA Hosts 68th Asphalt Conference in Prior Lake, Minn.
The Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association held its 68th annual Asphalt Conference at the Mystic Lake Convention Center in Prior Lake, Minn., Dec. 1 to 2 with record attendance of more than 450 participants....
Gilmer Mirror - Tue November 29, 2022
University of Texas Professor Will Enhance Highway Asphalt
Mena Souliman, associate professor and the Ronald D. Brazzel Endowed Professor of Civil Engineering of The University of Texas at Tyler, has received a nearly $600,000 Texas Department of Transportation grant to enhance the asphalt currently being used in highway/road resurfacing projects for improved wet-weather driving....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Mon November 28, 2022
Ruston Paving Restores NASCAR's 'Longest-Running' Track
On a recent fall afternoon in Winston-Salem, N.C., full of sunshine, cool temperatures and falling leaves, venerable old Bowman Gray Stadium, home to college football games for nearby Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), was the site of a refurbishment project not normally associated with a gridiron venue....
CEG - Thu October 27, 2022
Tarheel Paving Benefits From Solid Alliance With Carolina Cat
John Pace, owner of Tarheel Paving & Asphalt company in Hendersonville, N.C., has seen his company prosper over its 43 years. While navigating through the peaks and valleys of an often-volatile business, Pace has always maintained an excellent reputation while serving the two Carolinas....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu October 20, 2022
Crews Pave Last Unpaved Section of Mount Washington Auto Road
The last unpaved section of the 7.2-mi. Mount Washington Auto Road — two narrow dirt/gravel lanes, one in each direction for 6/10 of a mi. — which takes tourists, various officials and scientists to the summit of Mount Washington (6,288.2 ft.) in New Hampshire, was paved last spring....
