Construction of all kinds is helpful in its own way, but few projects benefit local communities as much as infrastructure installation and improvement. Highway contractors are essential for the growth and maintenance of our nation’s roadways, helping boost interstate commerce… Read More
People who live and work in the National Capital Region and throughout Maryland know how crucial a well-maintained infrastructure is. For businesses and individuals alike, safe and efficient roads are a vital part of everyday life. The government and private… Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency recently created a general permit for stormwater runoff from construction sites. The new permit – titled the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) – went into effect on February 16, 2012. For more information, refer to… Read More
Simply put, storm water runoff, which occurs naturally, is rain or snowmelt that flows over land and does not percolate into the soil. Manmade surfaces, such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots, can greatly alter the natural hydrology of the… Read More
Often time in life, we take the inventions and innovations around us for granted. For instance, when is the last time you really sat there and thought about how a light bulb works, or where you would be if it… Read More
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) first introduced warm-mix asphalt (WMA) to the United States in 2002 after WMA grew in popularity in Europe. This new technology instantly spurred interest for government agencies, researchers, contractors, and especially hot-mix asphalt producers…. Read More
Asphalt is one of the most commonly used paving materials around. Its waterproofing and binding properties make it an ideal material for road and parking lot construction. But what many people do not know is that asphalt is also recyclable…. Read More
Founded in 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) has since grown to become a national organization with 75 chapters throughout the United States covering all specialties within the construction industry. ABC chapters represent 23,000 merit shop… Read More