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The Importance of Understanding Your Project’s Soil Proctor & Maximum Dry Density

The Importance of Understanding Your Project’s Soil Proctor & Maximum Dry Density

August 30, 2023

No matter what type of construction project you’re working on, it won’t be successful without a strong foundation. One of the most important aspects of understanding your site stabilization needs is to identify the existing soil’s proctor. Which is the measurement to identify your soil type’s optimum moisture content to help achieve its maximum dry [...]

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What Is Chemical Soil Stabilization And How Is It Performed?

What Is Chemical Soil Stabilization And How Is It Performed?

August 14, 2023

A solid foundation is critical for any type of construction. Unfortunately, not all jobsites are created equal. Whether due to natural soil compositions and/ or conditions or a preponderance of ground water that have seeped in over the years, some areas are not fully capable of supporting structures over the long term. Although they may […]

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What Is Dry Bulk Trucking And How Is It Performed?

What Is Dry Bulk Trucking And How Is It Performed?

Most road and highway construction projects that include FDR or Base Stabilization involve a huge amount of bulk materials, including cement, fly ash, LKD, quicklime and other materials. That means there’s a good chance your next project will require the use of dry bulk trucking. But what is dry bulk trucking, and what kind of [...]

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WHAT IS FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION AND HOW IS IT PERFORMED?

WHAT IS FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION AND HOW IS IT PERFORMED?

Ensuring roads and other paved surfaces remain in good condition is crucial for protecting public safety and providing essential infrastructure. However, the traditional methods used to replace deteriorated asphalt can be costly, time consuming, and wasteful. These issues are magnified when you consider how many miles of road and parking lots need to be restored [...]

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Road Stabilization

Using Calcium Chloride For Dust Control & Road Stabilization

Those in the business of building roads and highways have a lot of heavy equipment at their disposal. Graders, compactors and excavators are some of the most imposing and impressive machines used for road construction and reclamation. However, as important as they are, one of the most versatile and essential tools used on the jobsite [...]

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Soil Erosion Prevention In Construction

Soil Erosion Prevention In Construction

February 14, 2023

All the activity on a construction site can lead to soil erosion, which can have numerous negative environmental impacts. Nearby water sources can become contaminated, soils can lose their ability to support vegetation, and the habitats of local wildlife can be damaged. This can lead to severe issues for contractors from a regulatory standpoint, as [...]

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DON’T PAUSE YOUR PROJECT: COLD WEATHER SOIL STABILIZATION IS POSSIBLE

DON’T PAUSE YOUR PROJECT: COLD WEATHER SOIL STABILIZATION IS POSSIBLE

February 13, 2023

Cold weather isn’t a friend of most construction projects. That includes road-building jobs, among many others. Still, it’s not necessary to automatically put project plans in a deep freeze just because it’s gotten downright frosty outside. If soil stabilization is your primary concern because you think the ground is too cold to proceed, you should [...]

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What Is Cold In-Place Recycling And How Is It Performed?

What Is Cold In-Place Recycling And How Is It Performed?

January 11, 2023

Paving contractors likely have heard about cold in-place recycling (CIR). If so, you know that it’s being used in a large number of reclamation projects. What you may not know, however, is why. The quick and easy answer is that this process offers a number of advantages over other methods of restoring asphalt surfaces. Read [...]

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