International Grooving & Grinding Assoc Inc

“Data-Driven Preservation,” an article published in last month’s Roads & Bridges, spotlights the Arkansas DOT and their use of new data technology to assess interstate conditions. Where improvements were needed, they turned to concrete pavement preservation to improve smoothness and rideability and support the inherent sustainability of long-lived concrete pavement. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3A0H3IM

Pavement grooving was analyzed in the U.S. for the first time in earnest by NASA, leading to a study by NASA and the FAA of 18 different test groove patterns at five airports. The patterns were tested to assess the effects of climate and traffic on each unique configuration. The evidence is overwhelming: grooving is a proven strategy for reducing the risk of hydroplaning and improving runway and roadway safety. Check out this reel: https://bit.ly/4exgoBh

Ready to Groove to a New Grind? Get into the Vegas Vibe with IGGA at #WOC and save $75 by using the IGGA promo code A27. This year we're grooving and grinding like never before, and you won't want to miss it! At WOC, you'll experience exhibits and demonstrations showcasing the latest concrete industry advancements. Be at the forefront of innovation and explore how these technologies can elevate projects. Get your groove on - register today! https://conta.cc/4habbSm

We are proud to announce E-Chem, A Meridian Adhesives Group Company, as the newest member to join the IGGA family! Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they create advanced formulas for the preservation, rehabilitation and repair of concrete surfaces and structures. Please join us in welcoming them aboard! We look forward to growing the industry with Raymond and the entire E-Chem crew! Learn more about E-Chem here at www.e-chem.net.

Please join us at our highly anticipated yearly gathering on December 3 for a chance to connect with IGGA members, top manufacturers and contractors in the industry. But wait, there's more! On December 4, get ready for an unforgettable golf outing at the prestigious Shadowmeadows Short Course! Register by Monday, November 11 and save $50!! https://bit.ly/4d8s3Gg

In celebration of National Concrete Appreciation Day, we invite you to register for the World of Concrete. Save $75 by using the IGGA promo code A27. https://bit.ly/40y0ao4

EUPAVE, the European Concrete Paving Association, a not-for-profit association promoting all aspects of cement and concrete products for transport infrastructure and related areas, recently released their Annual Report 2023 which includes a compilation of fact sheets, “Sustainability and Resilience in the heart of concrete roads.” Check it out here: https://bit.ly/47yfuCS #CPP #NGCS

Don’t miss your opportunity to save money when you register for the IGGA 2024 annual meeting! The deadline for early registration is Friday, November 1. Join us at our highly anticipated yearly gathering on Tuesday, December 3 and connect with members of the IGGA, top manufacturers and contractors in the industry. But wait, there's more! Get ready for an unforgettable golf outing on December 4 at the prestigious Shadowmeadows Short Course! Register today! https://bit.ly/4d8s3Gg

According to the “Sustainable Pavements: CRCP Across Texas” brief presented by the National Concrete Consortium, continuously reinforced concrete pavement maintains low and consistent International Roughness Index values over time and will have lower pavement-vehicle interaction-related environmental impacts compared to other pavement types whose IRI values deteriorate faster. These impacts can be further minimized, especially on high-volume roadways, through techniques such as diamond grinding, which enhances the smoothness of concrete pavements both during initial construction and throughout their service lives. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3MUgSX0

IGGA hosted a workshop at the 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements in Minneapolis, MN. The conference aimed to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and technology related to concrete pavements. Among the speakers was IGGA’s John Roberts and Nick Davis, Jerry Voight, Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Gordon Bruhn and Applied Pavement Technology, Inc’s vice president Kurt Smith, P.E. Read more about the conference and APTech’s heavy presence here: https://bit.ly/4dAz8iX