The 2021 FASP Sporting Clays Tournament at Fishhawk |
Registration is open for the 2021 Florida Asphalt Scholarship Program Sporting Clays Tournament. Last year we hosted 120 shooters from across the state. Our friends at Ranger Construction took home the top shooting honors and we raised over $17,000 for the Florida Asphalt Scholarship Program.
The year we are planning for another fun, safe, and competitive event. Space is limited so please register quickly. Sponsorships are available as well, and all proceeds from the event go to college students with close connections to the asphalt industry.
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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsor, Martin Marietta. |
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The Women of Asphalt Florida Branch is thriving. Since launching in June, our Branch now has over 50 members and is planning their next networking event August 26th at CWR Contracting, Inc's Wildwood asphalt plant. Learn more about the Women of Asphalt and how you can get involved here. |
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The FDOT will let just over 200,000 tons of asphalt in August. The detailed list is here.
The FDOT has sent out the proposed changes to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction for industry review. ACAF has compiled a list of the ones affecting asphalt production and construction which is available here. If you have any concerns, please contact the Association and we can with discuss those with you and the Department. |
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As the death toll mounts from last week’s deadly heat wave in North America, finding solutions to reduce life-threatening temperatures exacerbated by the climate crisis are increasingly urgent. New trials for asphalt pavements are testing the ‘urban heat island’ effect, which can make daytime city temperatures higher than rural areas.
Source: The Independent
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NCDOT, East Carolina University and S.T. Wooten construction company are teaming up to find out if recycled face masks can be used in asphalt mix to pave and improve roads. The idea is in the very early stages of testing – which involves shredding recycled masks, then adding the material to the hot mix asphalt.
Source: Independent Tribune
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Global electric vehicle supremacy will arrive by 2033 -- five years earlier than previously expected -- as tougher regulations and rising interest drive demand for zero-emission transportation, according to a new study.
Source: Bloomberg
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Warm mix asphalt (WMA) is gaining attention in the asphalt industry as an eco-friendly and sustainable technology. New research suggests fumed silica nanoparticles (FSNs) can be used to help improve the performance of WMA.
Source: ScienceDaily
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State and federal legislation could be proposed to address construction or engineering issues after the deadly condominium-building collapse in Surfside, where crews continued to search the rubble for survivors.
Source: Orlando Weekly
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Read five ways to design leadership development programs that work. By taking these steps, you can free up time, build institutional capabilities while building individual skills, and create a thoughtful plan for scaling your organization.
Source: Harvard Business Review
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Sometimes, buying used is the best choice. It’s priced less than new, expanding your options without expanding your budget. But don’t just purchase any old used machine. Make sure you get exactly what you want: low hours, great condition, and the right configuration. Also, it always helps to buy from a reputable source. So, what are a few benefits to buying used?
By Dobbs Equipment
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This 2-year project with the City of Orlando is part of a long-term plan to revitalize the downtown area of the city once used for citrus production. Hubbard will install new underground utilities and improve existing roadways, in addition to making the area more walkable for pedestrians.
Image credit: Hubbard Construction Company
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Brit Blacklidge, president and CEO of Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc., recently appeared on the long-running At Home With Roby podcast to discuss his history with Blacklidge and insights into the asphalt pavement industry.
Image credit: Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc.
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