The typical cost to install an asphalt driveway ranges from $3,116 to $7,195, with a national average of $5,080. The main factors that affect the total cost of asphalt driveway installation include ...

Over the years, the practice of recycling materials has evolved. It has always seemed like a good idea, but as the number of people supporting this concept has increased, it has become more of an ...

Porous asphalt also helps save money on leveling and grading. This type of asphalt isn’t the best choice in freeze-thaw climates because expanding ice can rupture the pavement. Porous asphalt costs $8 ...

Bill Buttlar, a professor at the University of Missouri, highlights takeaways in the university’s research on using recycled low-density polyethylene in asphalt paving materials. In August 2021, the ...

The use of recycled materials in asphalt has been an ongoing topic of conversation in our industry. On the one hand, recycled materials can benefit both our roadways and the environment if done ...

Asphalt’s ability to make meaningful economic and sustainable impacts makes the material ripe for opportunity and contractors should become familiar with how to properly use the recycled material Of ...

A Caterpillar 950G wheel loader scoops used shingles into the hopper which force feeds them into a rotor to be broken into consistent sizes. Dem-Con Recovery & Recycling, a subsidiary of Dem-Con ...

Streets are not paved with gold, but they are being paved in a "greener" way using recycled plastics. The latest example happened December 17 when Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Public Works ...

Whether you're repaving your driveway or building one from scratch, selecting the right material is crucial. There are a handful of options to choose from, though, and each has its pros and cons with ...

Concrete is tops when it comes to durability and versatility, but it’s not very eco-friendly. David Beaulieu/The Spruce Whether you’re repaving your driveway or building one from scratch, selecting ...

Each year, about 27 million tires end up in landfills, dumps and stockpiles, where they pose health and environmental hazards. These tires could get a second life as components of the roads they once ...