April marks an important time for everyone to reflect on the impact of our choices both on and off the road. We are proud to recognize and support National Work Zone Safety Week and National Distracted Driving Month, two initiatives that are helping us to raise awareness about the importance of safety.
When you think to yourself, “What is the most recycled material in America?”, I bet glass, paper, aluminum, and plastic probably comes to mind. All of these are true! However, according to studies done by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) asphalt pavement is also considered one of America’s #1 recycled products.
Heritage Construction and Materials (HC+M) is celebrating Women in Construction Week to recognize the vital role women have in the construction industry. The event runs from March 5th to March 11th as part of efforts to boost female representation in construction. (1)
“I love being an engineer because I am always solving problems and challenges, I have the opportunity to do so many different things. Engineering really has given me a great structured thought process which can be used to solve any problem!” – Kristin Sweeney, Director of Operation, US Aggregates
We recently celebrated Engineers Week, and one thing that was common among the engineers at HC+M is that they enjoy problem solving. We asked our engineers their favorite part of their career, when they realized they wanted to be in this field, what made them feel accomplished, and to describe themselves in one word. Watch the video to hear from our engineers!
February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start by being officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebrations. It is observed to honor the contributions that African Americans have made and to recognize their sacrifices.
Excerpt from the December 2022 issue of Asphalt Pro Magazine By: Sarah Redohl
A recent project to rehabilitate 41 miles of scenic mountain highway in Colorado reaches new heights of smoothness following one of the largest cold-in-place recycling treatments in the west.
The Road Forward is a recent industry-wide project from the National Asphalt Pavement Association, (NAPA). The objective of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is the focus of the asphalt pavement industry’s The Road Forwards program, which has the unwavering support of NAPA personnel, members, and partners.
On September 22, 2022, a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) project was completed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Pennsylvania. This was a Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) project. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America’s leading public research universities and had joined with CAIT on this project.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields.
Today, we highlight and celebrate just a handful of many of the incredible women on our team who dedicate their time and experiences with us to continue flourishing as a whole!
The Road Forward is a recent industry-wide project from the National Asphalt Pavement Association, (NAPA). The objective of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is the focus of the asphalt pavement industry’s The Road Forwards program, which has the unwavering support of NAPA personnel, members, and partners.
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