Author Archives: Brent Burwell

ACPA Annual Awards Submittal Deadline July 7th

ACPA is now accepting submittals for the National Paving Awards program for projects completed in the calendar year 2022.  Submittals must be received by the deadline date of Friday, July 7th, 2023.  Please review the complete eligibility requirements by clicking here.

2023 Oklahoma Concrete Pavement Conference

Last week’s 2023 Oklahoma Concrete Pavement Conference was a huge success with over three hundred people in attendance. Transportation professionals from across the state met to hear the latest updates on funding, design and research of concrete pavements.

Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz kicked off the meeting followed by ACPA’s President & CEO, Laura Kaumo-O’Neil. Many thanks to them and all the presenters for their contribution to this year’s event.

Also, many thanks to our exhibitors and sponsors for helping us make this event a success.

Ribbon Cutting Held for Bella Vista Bypass

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held September 30th to commemorate the opening of the Bella Vista Bypass connecting NW Arkansas to SW Missouri. This regionally important highway will ultimately be known as Interstate 49 and is a expected to be a major improvement in both safety and travel times for motorists in the area.

Save the Date! Arkansas Concrete Pavement Conference August 24th & 25th

Save the date for the 2021 Arkansas Concrete Pavement Conference. The conference will be held August 24th & 25th at the Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Little Rock. Please plan on joining us fun and fellowship as we hear from some of the top concrete pavement experts from around the country.

Weaver-Bailey Contractors to host Roller Compacted Concrete Workshop

Weaver-Bailey Contractors will be hosting a Lunch and Learn workshop on Roller Compacted Concrete June 10th from 12:00 noon to 1:30 at their headquarters in Conway, AR. Corey Zollinger of CEMEX and Stacy Williams of the University of Arkansas will be the presenters.