We’ve been saying it for years: asphalt offers a number of advantages over other pavement materials. But as the effects of climate change become more evident around the world, asphalt is also earning a reputation as the most environmentally responsible choice.
The annual Harley-Davidson® Homecoming™ Festival is a beloved Wisconsin tradition. The four-day celebration will once again take place in late July, drawing tens of thousands of riders to Milwaukee.
It is with a very heavy heart that I announce that William “Bill” Kennedy of Rock Road Companies (Janesville) passed away on June 28, 2024.
In the asphalt industry, we hear a lot about the physical dangers of construction and working with heavy equipment in and around traffic in all kinds of weather. However, the threats to workers’ mental health – which are just as serious – can be much harder to see.
Earlier this month, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) released the results of its annual survey on the industry’s use of recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt.
Tomorrow, May 15th, will mark the second anniversary of Asphalt Day, a celebration of asphalt’s sustainability, resiliency, and importance as a building material.
May 15, 2023 marked the first-ever Asphalt Day, designed to highlight the resiliency and sustainability of asphalt and its importance as a building material around the world.
In honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week, WAPA and other transportation organizations across the country are working to highlight the important contributions that highway construction and maintenance workers provide, and calling for increased safety improvements and innovations to reduce work zone hazards.
The Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider is a platform for WAPA members to share what’s new and exciting at their companies with pavement owners, operators, and contractors across our state. We hope you find this information useful!
