Beware of Asphalt Scams!

“Two accused of asphalt-paving scam”  This headline found in the Des Moines Register is all too familiar.  Headlines like this may be found not only in Des Moines but across the state and nation.  Please read onward to see how to prepare yourself for such an attempt at relieving you of some of your hard-earned money.

 The Itinerant Paver

Itinerant pavers are those who travel from place to place doing work.  Commonly referred to as “gypsy” or “transient” pavers, they usually wander from one county or community to another offering driveway paving or sealing services. Often they will approach you when you are working in your garden, or mowing your lawn, or they may even come knocking on your door.  ....

Click here to read more about how to recognize a scam and how to chose a contractor to do your asphalt paving. 

Invest in Iowa's Infrastructure

Director Trombino RUTF Efficiency Report
To read this report, click here.

Guest columnists: Stronger infrastructure moves America ahead
Aging roads and bridges nationwide diminish our nation's productivity
Des Moines Register, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012

Press Conference Showing Legistlators' Bi-Partisan Effort to Raise Iowa Gas Tax
KCCI-TV, January 4, 2012, Iowa State Capitol

Bipartisan Proposal to Improve Iowa’s Roads and Bridges
Click here for press release.

Elements of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Iowa’s Critical Road Funding Needs
Click here for press release showing bipartisan legislation.
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FHWA and AI release longitudinal joints best practices

Winter 2012 Iowa Asphalt Report Now Available!

•  Combining the Asphalt Advantages for Local Systems 
•  Project Spotlight:  W-24 Benton County, IA 
•  Pate Asphalt Hosts Rally for Mitt Romney 
•  APAI Convention BET ON BLACK Hits the Jackpot!
• 2011 APAI Award Winning Projects Receive Recognitions
•  Upcoming Events 
• APAI Welcomes New Members 
• 2012 Greater Iowa Asphalt Conference

 Click here to view this Winter 2012 issue of the Iowa Asphalt Report!

Dr. Joe McGuire Named Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa Member of the Year

CLEANER WATER WITH ASPHALT PAVEMENTS

Asphalt pavements can be excellent tools in improving water quality, says a new white paper from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. "The APA's newest publication scientifically documents the beneficial effects asphalt pavements can have on water quality," according to Dr. Howard Marks of the National Asphalt Pavement Association. Dr. Marks is the report's principal author and serves as co-chair of the team that produced the document. "The green benefits of 100 percent recyclable asphalt pavement might be surprising to some. For improved stormwater management, clean drinking water, and reduced roadside pollution, asphalt pavements are clean and environmentally beneficial," he continued.

The publication, "Cleaner Water With Asphalt Pavements," is available as a free download here.

IARC Clears the Air

Incline Village, NV – A new study shows that one road to energy savings could already be under the wheels of our cars: smoother pavements. Dr. Richard Willis, an assistant research professor at Auburn University, reported today that modest improvements in the smoothness of pavements could save up to 2.4 billion gallons of gasoline and over 900 million gallons of diesel for the U.S. every year – a total of more than 3.3 billion gallons of fuel for the vehicles being driven on our highways. In other terms, smoothing out America’s roads and highways could save around $12.5 billion for the U.S. economy every year.   To see the complete press release, click here.

Green Asphalt

Iowa WMA Demonstration Highlights National Research

(Creston, IA)- A warm mix asphalt (WMA) open house was held on Wednesday, September 8, east of Creston, IA on US Highway 34 to highlight the strong steps that WMA has taken both in Iowa and across the nation. The demonstration project was part of a national NCHRP 9-49 study being led by Washington State University and Texas Transportation Institute to study the moisture susceptibility and long term performance of WMA. Norris Asphalt, of Ottumwa, IA is paving the project for IDOT District 4. The study is comparing both the Evotherm 3G chemical additive and the Sasobit wax additive against a control section of traditional hot-mix asphalt (HMA).  .....To view the rest of the story, click here.

Wow! What a turnout at the APAI Carroll Golf Outing!

The APAI held its second golf outing on August 31st at the Carroll Country Club with a record turnout of 27 teams. APAI contractors joined with City, County, and Consulting engineers for a day of fun and relaxation under perfect blue skies. The event is held to raise money for the APAI scholarship fund and the attendees helped raise over $2000.00 for Iowa engineering and construction management students. The long putt 50/50 contest came down to a putt-off between Denver Weinstiger, Daryl Albertson, and Kyle Timmer, with Kyle winning and donating back much of the prize money to the scholarship fund.

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To see photos of the Carroll golf outing, click here.

LEADCAP Debuts in Iowa City

Benefits of Asphalt Shine at Polk County Open House Demonstration

1st 2011 APAI Golf Outing a  Hit

2011 APAI Regional Meetings Educate over 250 Attendees

The APAI staff and members recently completed the six 2011 APAI Regional Meetings held across the State of Iowa during the end of March and first week of April. The meetings held in Sioux City, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Mason City, Dubuque, and Coralville were a resounding success according to the attending local IDOT, city, county and consulting engineers. APAI Field Engineers, Larry Mattusch and Royce Fichtner; APAI Consultant, John Bellizzi; and APAI Executive Vice President, Bill Rosener; along with local contractors, county engineers and IDOT engineers, presented on topics that are relevant to today’s new longer-lasting asphalt pavements.

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For the story in pictures, click here.