The Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter, ACPA in partnership with the Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Association hosted recently hosted ‘Concrete at the Capitol’ day at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. Over four hundred frozen ‘Concrete’ custards were served to Oklahoma legislators and staff.
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Concrete at the Capitol
- Monday, 24 April 2023 09:06
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US Secretary of Transportation Visits Arkansas Concrete Paving Project
- Monday, 17 April 2023 12:24
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Recently, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited the job site of OK/AR Chapter member Weaver-Bailey Contractors at the Bill & Hillary National Airport in Little Rock, AR as part of a tour highlighting aviation safety efforts. The multiphase reconfiguration of Taxiway Charlie is meant to mitigate risk by eliminate angled runway/taxiway intersections. Weaver-Bailey Contractors of Conway Arkansas have been awarded both Phase I and Phase II of this project.
ACPA Publishes Sustainability Whitepaper
- Wednesday, 22 February 2023 09:37
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Across the globe, millions of miles of pavements are placed or rehabilitated every year. As the worldwide challenge to address climate change persists, decision-makers are called on to make pavement type and treatment selections that must meet ever increasing levels for improving sustainability. Additionally, these selections must be resilient to withstand increasing threats of natural and man-made disasters.This report provides an overview of the research supporting concrete pavement’s role in meeting the standards of sustainability and resilience, ultimately creating a future that meets the needs of generations to come.
Joe Echelle Recognized as Government Official of the Year by International Grooving & Grinding Association
- Wednesday, 08 February 2023 08:45
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Joe Echelle, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, receives the 2022 Government Official of the Year Award
The 2022 Government Official of the Year award went to Joe Echelle, Assistant Executive Director, Maintenance, Engineering & Construction, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA). The Government Official of the Year award recognizes leadership in transportation with special emphasis on grooving, grinding and concrete pavement preservation (CPP).
In his role with the OTA, Echelle is responsible for maintaining 630 miles of turnpikes throughout Oklahoma and is responsible for day-to-day operations. He was chosen to receive the Government Official of the Year Award because he has been a continuous champion of improving pavement conditions, making them more safe and efficient for Oklahoma motorists. His approach of maintaining pavements before they deteriorate, rather than addressing problems when the pavements are already at the end of their life, has resulted in millions in dollars of savings for Oklahoma residents.
“Joe has been an exceptional advocate for concrete pavements as well as the importance of pavement preservation techniques to optimize the taxpayer’s investment. We are thrilled to see his efforts recognized on a national level as the way DOT leaders can and should approach highway maintenance.” said Brent Burwell, Executive Director of the Oklahoma/Arkansas ACPA Chapter.