(Photo courtesy of World of Asphalt) A record number of asphalt and aggregates professionals convened in Nashville for the largest-ever World of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. The event, which was held in late March, set new event records in both attendance and square footage. More than 15,800 industry professionals took in the three-day event in the Music City. The previous attendance record of 11,400 was set in 2022. Those attending this year’s show were able to check out displays from over 440 exhibitors and take in more than 120 educational sessions. The exhibit floor to ..read more

(Photo courtesy of Trimble) The Trimble Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers is designed to extend the functionality of the company’s next-generation, 3D paving control system. Running on an Android operating system, the system allows operators to precisely control cutting depth of the mill or cold planer, according to project design. The company says the intuitive system helps operators to meet demanding specs on complex projects, minimizing over-cutting and creating a smoother surface on airport runways, highways, racetracks and other projects that require optimum s ..read more

PHOTO: Adobe Stock/Vadim RSG International is teaming up with RedBit Development and a Queen’s University-led student club to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the roadbuilding and construction industry. The aim of the unique partnership is the development of “AI Partner,” a tool that can be used to assist employees in understanding, creating and elevating proposals for contracts in the construction industry, leading to more efficient and concise bids, and potentially more awarded contracts. “We’d like to show people the construction industry is creative and innovative,” ex ..read more

In joining ALI Excavation Group as the company’s new head recruiter, company CEO Marc-André Loiselle (left) says Patrick Nadeau has gone from one champion team to another. (CNW Group/ALI Excavation Group) Patrick Nadeau, a former college football head coach who led the CEGEP de Valleyfield Noir et Or to consecutive championship titles, as well as a perfect regular season, is coming to the construction industry. The management of ALI Excavation Group, a civil engineering company located in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., has hired Nadeau to be a company representative and its head recruiter ..read more

(Photo courtesy of Dynapac) Designed to handle paving of a variety of surfaces, from walkways and bike paths to underground garages and alleys, the Dynapac F1250CS Plus compact paver is ideal for areas where high-quality results between 0.5 up to 3.5 m are needed. When paired with the optional RC 360 remote control, operators can position themselves wherever they want without being tied to dashboard controls. The machine is equipped with a high-end screed that is available in both gas- and electrically heated versions. The compact paver can pave below zero, increasing refurbishment job effic ..read more

From left: Student researchers Evan Weidner and Tyler Theim. (Photo: Tyler Sowden/ Mohawk College) Mohawk College’s Construction Materials Laboratory is now certified by the Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) for industry testing. The school in Hamilton, Ont., is the first post-secondary institution in Canada to become certified by CCIL, a non-profit organization representing independent, private-sector testing laboratories in Canada. CCIL offers the largest laboratory certification program in the country. “This certification showcases how our students and our applied resear ..read more

(Image courtesy of BCRB) The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (BCRB) is getting into the carbon credit game. Under a recently announced offtake agreement, DevvStream Holdings Inc., a technology-based sustainability company, has committed to the pre-purchase of 25,000 carbon credits generated by BCRB’s greenhouse gas reduction program, a revolutionary carbon offset project the organization says is poised to make a substantial impact on global carbon emissions in the transportation sector. The BCRB program is aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with road constructi ..read more

(Photo courtesy of Wirtgen Group) Available as trailers or for mounting on a carrier vehicle, Streumaster MC and TC binding agent spreaders from Wirtgen Group are designed for spreading efficiency and exceptionally precise results. The machines feature a high-speed filling device on both sides, self-cleaning dosing sluices and a new control panel. The two large filling connectors at the rear of the units are fitted as standard equipment and allow silo trucks to drive up close to the machine to fill the container, even when space is limited or in moving traffic. This enables filling to be car ..read more

(Photo courtesy of Epiroc) A reliable choice for demolishing light concrete structures and asphalt pavements, both outdoors and indoors, the Solid Body (SB) concept for hydraulic breakers was introduced by Epiroc Tools & Attachments in 1993. The breakers use a patented internal component design that integrates the percussion mechanism and the guide system into a single piece. This, says the company, gives SB breakers outstanding durability. Due to maintenance-free high-pressure accumulators, SB breakers offer blow frequencies from 550 up to 2.300 blows per minute. The compact design of S ..read more

(Photo courtesy of Husqvarna Construction) Husqvarna Construction has introduced its first battery-powered compactor, the LFe 60 LAT. The forward plate compactor is designed to deliver efficient compaction of soil and asphalt. It runs on the Honda eGX battery platform. “The LFe 60 LAT has the same fantastic features as all of our existing forward plate compactors. However, the fact that it’s battery-powered means it is easier to start, has reduced noise levels and produces no CO2 direct exhaust emissions during operation,” says Magnus Lindeberg, the company’s global product manager for ..read more