Living in Utah, you are sure to have seen numerous paving projects or road construction jobs going on. Our state is often teased for how much (and how often) road construction takes place. There are many reasons for the, what seems constant, road wor ...
As our state began growing, roads and rails were built alongside each other. First were the walking trails, then the Pony Express and various stagecoach pathways, then came county roads and railroads. One of the first major roads built in Utah was a ...
Asphalt is mainly used for paving roadways, but it has various other uses as well. It’s an extremely versatile product, which makes it a popular, widespread (pun intended) material. Here are some of the common sectors you’ll see the use of asphal ...
If you’re joining this blog, you’ve likely read Part 1 of this series, which included some common terminology in the paving industry. Let’s continue our definitions, as defined by the asphaltinstitute.org: Micro-surfacing – A mixture of pol ...
If you’re interested in learning more about asphalt production and processes, you may hear some terms that you’re unsure of. This blog is here to help! Here are a few common terms in the asphalt industry, as defined by the asphaltinstitute.org, t ...
