A mixture with rock and sand creates what is known today as Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).
In the 1920s, asphalt cement was a byproduct of the refining process, as it was the bottom of the barrel.
Today, it is a necessity for constructing roads. Through innovation and research, asphalt pavements continually improve the quality of life to the traveling public. From a constructibility standpoint, Hot Mix Asphalt was the only product that could provide a quick solution to constructing roads with minimal impact to the surrounding communities. Year after year, we deliver over 100 projects that use asphalt.
Asphalt Resources
High Performance Intersections
Learn how sturdy new asphalt mixes are perfectly suited for intersections and other applications with heavy truck traffic, stopping, turning, and other stresses. Download PDF
Perpetual Asphalt Pavements
Roadways that last for 30 or 40 years or more? Read about Long-life (perpetual) asphalt pavements in this informative booklet. Download PDF
Smoothness Matters
Does pavement smoothness matter? Absolutely? Learn about how pavement smoothness is viewed by motorists, and its impact on pavement life and fuel economy. Download PDF
Jobs in the Asphalt Pavement Industry
A very informative publication to educate elected officials and others about the importance of infrastructure funding to our economy and quality of life. Download PDF
Pavement Type Selection
Separate fact from fiction in this detailed paper directed at engineers, designers, public works officials and others who want to choose the right kind of pavement. Download PDF
Carbon Footprint
A clear-eyed analysis of asphalt as it relates to calculating carbon footprint. Download PDF
The Role of Asphalt in Livable Communities
There are many different ways that asphalt contributes to the quality of life in our communities. Most past slogans and misinformation with this very readable report. Download PDF
Cleaner Water with Asphalt Pavements
For improved stormwater management, clean drinking water and reduced roadside pollution, asphalt pavements are clean and environmentally beneficial. Download PDF
