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Developing a new path for contract delivery
Circa 1996: Roadbuilding contractors, consulting engineers and the Ministry of Transportation spend the summer in “partnership” meetings to plan the ambitious “Re-Engineering” transition to a new contract delivery model that introduces end-result specifications, quality control plans and overall greater contractor risk and responsibility.

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2010 Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show a winner
The 2010 Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show (AHES) was by far the largest ever, showcasing more exhibitors, more floor space and nearly 12 thousand visitors.

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Transportation Association of Canada
The development of the new 2011 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Pavement Asset Design and Management Guide (PADMG) began in September 2009.

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Product Showcase: January-February 2010
Dynapac’s new series of pneumatic rollers incorporate several new features said to enhance efficiency, serviceability, operator comfort and the end result.

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OHMPA 2009 Fall Seminar: 5 steps ‘On the road to better pavements’
Building on his 2006 Fall Asphalt Seminar presentation, keynote speaker Dale Decker explained that the demand for highways, change in the industry, health and safety, funding, the environment, and quality remain central issues for the hot mix asphalt industry.

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Whats new in highway trucks
Aggregates & Roadbuilding reviews some recent developments in highway trucks.

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Commentary: Jan/Feb 2010
The devastating earthquakes that rocked Haiti lasted for only a few seconds, but the social and economic aftershocks will impact the country’s future for many years to come.

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Commentary: Why a Buyers’ Guide?
There are a number of good reasons why the Aggregates & Roadbuilding 2010 Buyers’ Guide is a useful tool in your information toolkit. Here are just a few.

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