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• Population Growth Drives Long-Term Construction Outlook

  Posted On: July 13, 2012

  Population growth during the next 25 years will likely account for most of the gains in construction, according to PCA's latest long-term forecast.

  By 2035, the population of the United States will add 78 million people compared to 2010 levels. According to the U.S. Bureau of Census, about half of the growth is ...

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  Category: Market Intelligence

• Life-Cycle Provisions of Highway Bill a Win for Taxpayers

  Posted On: July 11, 2012

   

  Key provisions of the new surface transportation legislation related to life-cycle analysis (LCCA) mean a more accurate costing model that will ultimately save money over life of a road.

   

  “At a time when transportation officials are under more pressure than ever to make the most cost-effective decisions and ...

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  Category: Legislation

• 'Slick’ Ad Highlights ODOT’s Unfair Bidding Policy

  Posted On: July 10, 2012

  “Hey Asphalt! Your slick deals cost Ohio taxpayers millions”

  That’s the text of a billboard campaign launched today by PCA Great Lakes Region in Columbus, Ohio, to urge the state DOT to end the practice of using asphalt escalators.

  According to a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2011 report, Ohio paid ...

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  Category: Marketing and Promotion

• In Heat Wave, Airports Need to Think Harder

  Posted On: July 09, 2012

  The current heat wave exposes yet another 'soft spot' for asphalt pavements: They melt.

  The Washington Post reported yesterday that a U.S. Airways plane at Reagan National Airport veered off the runway and got stuck in an asphalt apron that softened under the 100 degree heat.

  Aside from the Post, the ...

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  Category: Paving Projects

• Fifty Shades of Grey (Concrete)

  Posted On: July 05, 2012

  Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials on the planet—some say second only to water.  One reason is versatility. From sidewalks to skyscrapers, concrete is at the core of our buildings, homes, roads and more. The 50 concrete products listed below show the breadth and depth of its ...

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  Category: Education