International Society for Concrete Pavements

?? The?ISCP?“?STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT?”?for February 2025 is Saranga Premarathna, a PhD candidate in Structural Engineering at Delft University of Technology (Delft, The Netherlands). His research focuses on load transfer efficiency in JPCP sections Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gi4iEmC7 ISCP would like to feature a “STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” each month, or every other month. If you would like to nominate a student, or if you are a student and would like to nominate yourself or a colleague, please send ISCP an email to: [email protected] #concrete #concretepavement #pavements #research

?? High Albedo: A Cool Solution for Climate Resilience! ?? Concrete pavements with high albedo help keep our cities cooler! By reducing heat absorption, high-albedo pavements lower surface and ambient temperatures, making urban areas more comfortable during heatwaves. Want to learn more about how concrete contributes to climate resilience? Check out our fact sheet on High Albedo! ??https://shorturl.at/ChOeR ?? For more insights, read the White Paper by Climate Resolve, published on ISCP: https://shorturl.at/0ss87 #CoolCities #SustainableInfrastructure #ConcreteRoads #ConcretePavements

The hotel cutoff date for ACPA's discounted room rate at the Tempo by Hilton for the Emerging Leaders Group's Spring Leadership Training, March 4-5, 2025, in Nashville, TN is tomorrow! Don't miss out, make your reservations today and join us. This professionally facilitated training opportunity designed for young professionals and emerging leaders will cover a variety of topics including results-oriented communication, mental health and wellbeing, emerging industry technologies, and more. And, in addition to great content, this event will offer unique networking opportunities. Space is limited. Click here to register - https://elg.acpa.org. Have questions or need more information? Contact ACPA at [email protected].

Please join us for our next webinar on Friday, February 7, 1-2pm. Register at the link below. We look forward to hearing from Chaz Donnelly and Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos about this fascinating topic!

ICCP papers available!! Proceedings from the?1st through 11th International Conferences on Concrete Pavements?are now available on our?Open Journal System (OJS). In the coming weeks, the?12th and 13th International Conference proceedings?will also be uploaded, further expanding access to cutting-edge and historical research in the concrete pavement field. Each paper is downloadable as a pdf and assigned a?Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring easy citation and discoverability. The OJS platform is designed to connect with?major search engines and academic databases, increasing the global visibility of research on concrete pavements. ISCP remains committed to fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing in the concrete pavement industry. We encourage researchers, engineers, and policymakers to explore the repository and leverage these valuable resources. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue enhancing our digital archive! For more information, visit:?https://lnkd.in/gUs9k3xZ

?? The?ISCP?“?STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT?”?for January 2025 is Nischal Pokhrel, a second-year MSE student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Youngstown State University (Youngstown, USA). His research focuses on the Investigation of predictive models to simulate pumping beneath concrete pavements Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gRQXcvwF ISCP would like to feature a “STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” each month, or every other month. If you would like to nominate a student, or if you are a student and would like to nominate yourself or a colleague, please send ISCP an email to: [email protected] #concrete #concretepavement #pavements #research

?? Highlights from the 2025 Combined Annual Membership and Board Meeting ?? The International Society for Concrete Pavements (ISCP) hosted its 2025 Combined Annual Membership and Board Meeting on Sunday, January 5, in Washington, D.C., at #TRBAM with both in-person and virtual participation. The meeting celebrated significant accomplishments in 2024, laid the groundwork for upcoming initiatives, and engaged members in discussions on the society's future direction. A key highlight was the success of the 13th International Conference on Concrete Pavements (ICCP - https://lnkd.in/eXAM8W7E), which attracted 386 participants from 21 countries, featured 13 sponsors, and hosted nine workshops and a tour. The conference also achieved a financial surplus, leaving ISCP well-positioned for future events. In addition, the Open Journal System (OJS - https://lnkd.in/gUs9k3xZ) for ICCP was expanded, with all past proceedings now assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to enhance visibility and accessibility. Feedback from members strongly supported making these resources open access, a recommendation that will be reviewed by the Board of Directors next month. Membership saw positive momentum in 2024 due to the reduced individual and organizational rates introduced at the 13th ICCP. The society also emphasized improved communication with industry partners to maximize engagement. Plans for 2025 include exploring new regional outreach opportunities, strengthening international collaborations, and scouting potential locations for the 14th ICCP in 2028, with Southern California emerging as a top contender. The meeting underscored ISCP's commitment to knowledge dissemination and strategic planning. Future priorities include expanding the OJS repository to include classic papers, presentations, and forward-looking white papers. Additionally, ISCP aims to enhance its technology transfer efforts through webinars, regional events, and collaborations with international organizations to promote concrete pavement expertise globally. The society concluded the meeting with updates on financial health, upcoming board elections, and ongoing efforts to revitalize its digital presence. With strong member engagement and a clear roadmap for the year ahead, ISCP is poised to continue advancing the #concrete #pavement field while fostering collaboration across its global network. join ISCP at https://lnkd.in/dnG4GdMj

ACPA will be offering several industry training courses at World of Concrete 2025. It's not too late to register and join us there. Register today using ACPA's official code A14 to support ACPA's education efforts. Learn more about smooth concrete pavements, pavement preservation & repair, and pavement joint design & construction. Click here to register - https://ow.ly/PZHK50Uoslq

SAVE THE DATES! The Australian Society of Concrete Pavements, would like to invite you to the 8th ASCP Concrete Pavements Conference in 2025. Join us in Penrith, NSW, for our conference from October 19th 2025 as we bring together discussion on concrete pavements for roads, airfields, ports, heavy industry, and rail. To learn more about the conference's, accomodation, venue, program, themes and topics follow the link below. https://lnkd.in/ge-_NaFT

REMINDER: ISCP Annual Board and Open Membership Meeting 2025 We are thrilled to invite you to the ISCP Annual Board and Open Membership Meeting 2025, happening in person on: ?? Sunday, January 5, 2025 ? 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST (2200 - 000 UTC) ?? Marquis Salon 14 (Level M2), Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC ?? Agenda - https://lnkd.in/gu4E2QvD This meeting will be held in conjunction with the Transportation Research Board 104th Annual Meeting #TRBAM (January 5–9, 2025) in Washington, D.C. ?? Can’t join us in person? We’re excited to offer a virtual attendance option via TEAMS for our members who cannot make it to D.C. at https://lnkd.in/g8eK7mTQ This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, contribute to important discussions, and shape the future of our community.