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26th Annual ACPA/PA Concrete Conference
- Tuesday, 28 November 2023 11:32
- Written by John M Becker
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ACPA/PA Staff Announcement
- Sunday, 24 September 2023 22:39
- Written by John M Becker
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We are pleased to announce that David L. Jarvis, P.E., has joined the staff of ACPA/PA on a part-time basis as Vice-President for Technical Services. Dave brings with him 38-years of experience in the transportation engineering profession, the last 34-years with PennDOT. He served for many years as the leader and manager of the Quality Assurance District 10/12 Team. Up until his retirement from PennDOT last year, he served as a vital contributor to our agency/industry Concrete Pavement Quality Improvement Committee, assisting in the establishment and revisions of numerous concrete pavement standards and specifications. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and is a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania. He can be reached at DJarvis@pavement.com or at 412.932.3199.
Every Day Should be Focus on Safety Day
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022 21:00
- Written by John M Becker
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Benefits of Competition
- Thursday, 18 August 2022 17:35
- Written by John M Becker
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PennDOT, as a monopsony, is in a unique position to influence the level of competition in the paving market. As has been documented in several studies, including most recently from work published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, healthy competition in the paving market enhances quality, it stimulates investments in people and new equipment, and it lowers unit costs for both asphalt and concrete pavement. Click on the following article from the latest edition of Concrete Pavement Progress to learn more about how Pavement Type Competition Benefits Owners and Taxpayers.
Why Choose Concrete in Pennsylvania?
- Friday, 22 May 2020 17:06
- Written by John M Becker
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Click HERE to view a short video, with photos from projects all across Pennsylvania, on why Concrete should be the pavement of choice for the Commonwealth. Video originally produced for the Cement Concrete & Aggregates of Australia; we recommend that you not drive on the wrong side of the road here in the United States.
