The American Concrete Pavement Association emphasizes the importance of state highway agency prioritizing better utilization of their resources in light of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act funding limits evident to transportation construction stakeholders. In addition to spotlighting the economic and environmental sustainability attributes attending concrete pavement, ACPA approaches 2025 planning to advocate at all levels…
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Paving contractors stress resource utilization in agency outreach
The American Concrete Pavement Association emphasizes the importance of state highway agency prioritizing better utilization of their resources in light of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act funding limits evident to transportation construction stakeholders. In addition to spotlighting the economic and environmental sustainability attributes attending concrete pavement, ACPA approaches 2025 planning to advocate at all levels…
Read MoreConcrete Pavement group amplifies resource utilization message to agencies
Sources: American Concrete Pavement Association, Rosemont, Ill.; CP staff With a World of Concrete 2025 backdrop, American Concrete Pavement Association officials emphasized better use of state highway agency resources in light of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act funding limits now evident to transportation construction stakeholders. In addition to spotlighting the economic and environmental sustainability attributes…
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ASTM International Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe has presented its 2024 Award of Merit to Wayne Hodge, senior director of Engineering at Rinker Materials. The award and accompanying title of fellow is the highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Hodge was recognized for 30-plus years of expertise lent to C13, both in leadership…
Read MoreReduced Carbon Concrete Consortium assists FHWA grant-eligible parties
Sources: Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium, Rosemont, Ill.; CP staff The American Concrete Pavement Association-led Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium (RC3) is reaffirming its commitment to assist non-State agencies or organizations in Federal Highway Administration Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) program grant pursuits. The FHWA just announced an LCTM Notice of Funding Opportunity for non-State applicants seeking assistance on projects using concrete, asphalt,…
Read MoreReduced Carbon Concrete Consortium assists states’ FHWA grant pursuits
The American Concrete Pavement Association, Iowa State University-hosted National Concrete Pavement Technology Center and allies have formed the Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium (RC3) to assist state departments of transportation and other qualifying entities eyeing grants under the just-announced Federal Highway Administration Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) program. RC3 will provide DOTs technical assistance and facilitate contractor preparedness with critical next steps…
Read MoreGroups challenge FHWA greenhouse gas emissions measure
In a letter to U.S. House and Senate members, 14 associations representing construction materials, products and downstream interests question the Federal Highway Administration’s authority to proceed with a greenhouse gas performance measure on projects the agency funds. Their argument traces the absence of a legal basis for a November 2023 FHWA rule, “National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the…
Read MoreFHWA-allied pavement interests form Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium
Sources: American Concrete Pavement Association, Rosemont, Ill.; CP staff The American Concrete Pavement Association, Iowa State University-hosted National Concrete Pavement Technology Center and allies have formed the Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium (RC3) to assist state departments of transportation and other qualifying entities eyeing grants under the just-announced Federal Highway Administration Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) program. RC3 will provide DOTs technical…
Read MoreOrganizations – February 2024
The American Concrete Pavement Association has elected Ash Grove Cement Vice President of Sales – Midwest Ernie Peterson as 2024 chairman. Over a 25-year tenure with the cement, aggregate and concrete producer, he has served in multiple sales capacities, briefly departing for Fibermesh and Nebraska Concrete & Aggregates Association positions, and was named vice president in 2012. He was also…
Read MoreAmerican Concrete Pavement Association honors federal agencies, lawmaker
The American Concrete Pavement Association has named recipients of its annual awards for individuals, organizations and agencies in transportation engineering, construction, education and funding program advocacy, plus those excelling in concrete pavement promotion. Sustainable Practices Recognition Award. Presented annually to an organization demonstrating leadership by implementing sustainable design and construction practices that consider societal, environmental, and economic factors. This year’s…
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