How can asphalt help save the environment?

How can asphalt help save the environment? Verizon’s intelligent network of sensors and cameras will give cities the ability to study and analyze the flow of traffic and relay that information to operations centers, who will then use it to make communities safer, smarter and greener. Cutting carbon dioxide emissions and commute time for thousands of drivers. Take a look!

Asphalt is the sustainable material for constructing pavements.

From the production of the paving material, to the placement of the pavement on the road, to rehabilitation, through recycling, asphalt pavements minimize impact on the environment. Low consumption of energy for production and construction, low emission of greenhouse gases, and conservation of natural resources help to make asphalt the environmental pavement of choice.

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NAPA’s new Emerald Eco-Label tool

NAPA’s new Emerald Eco-Label tool provides a user-friendly, inexpensive way for contractors to create on-demand environmental product declarations (EPDs). EPDs quantify the environmental impact of an asphalt mix, much like a nutrition     label provides information on a food. To learn more about what an EPD is, watch this video. To ensure the credibility and accuracy of EPDs generated with the Emerald Eco-Label tool, each company’s primary/technical contact for the program is required to view two training webinars and pass a test before gaining access to the tool. For more information about Emerald Eco-Label, visit www.AsphaltPavement.org/epd. To access the tool directly, click here. For questions, or to get your NAPA member ID, contact Associate Director of Member Programs Kelly Kanaras

California EPA Determins Asphalt Paving fumes as low priority

CalEPA began an investigation based on the State proposition 65 program in 2016. After testimony by many different entities it was determined the fumes emitted during the production and placement of Asphalt Paving Materials (APM) were to be considered a “Low” priority. This decision is a precedent leaning decision for other states to use when challenges are made about the fumes from the production and placement of APM. The Asphalt paving industry has worked tirelessly over the past 10 years to reduce fumes by the development of new paving and production equipment as well as new processes for producing APM. The fast tracking of Warm Mix Asphalt has been a positive step in the reduction of Fumes as well.

 

A&S Construction Co. Inc. wins Statewide Quality Award

Chris Robinette, Quality Control Manager and David Tafoya, Superintendent, of A&S Construction Company.

Chris Robinette, Quality Control Manager and David Tafoya, Superintendent, of A&S Construction Company.

A&S Construction Co. Inc. of Canon City recently won the Statewide Quality Award from Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) . The award is given to the company that most consistently provides quality materials on CDOT projects during the construction season. Accepting the award on behalf of A&S Construction Company were Chris Robinette – Quality Control Manager and David Tafoya – Superintendent.

Coulson Excavating wins 2014 Asphalt Material “Quality in Production” Award

Tyler Marr, Plant Operator, and Glenn Forbes, Superintendent, of Coulson Excavating Co. Inc.

Tyler Marr, Plant Operator, and Glenn Forbes, Superintendent, of Coulson Excavating Co. Inc.

Loveland-based Coulson Excavating Co. Inc., has been recognized with a 2014 Asphalt Material “Quality in Production” Award from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The award is given to the company that most consistently provides quality materials on CDOT projects during the construction season. Accepting the award was Tyler Marr, Plant Operator, and Glenn Forbes – Superintendent.