In 2003, an industry came together to find a way to control workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica during asphalt pavement milling in highway construction. Approximately 367,000 U.S.

The description of the equipment and process may not reveal the significant role that the asphalt milling machine plays in road construction, but it is key. The asphalt milling machine — also known as ...

*Hourly rate represents the monthly ownership costs divided by 176, plus operating cost. Unit prices used in this calculation: diesel fuel, $3.98/gal; mechanic's wage, $51.24/hour; and money costs at ...

Road building equipment is “transitioning beyond iron to technology,” according to Matt Graves, director of marketing communications for Wirtgen. He made the comment during the manufacturer’s media ...