New report explores the latest findings on safety, durability and performance The Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program  (ACPTP) and the National Concrete Pavement Technology (CP Tech) Center  have released a new report, " Effects of Diamond Grinding on Airfield Concrete Pavements. "  Sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the report addresses industry concerns regarding restrictive specifications, surface durability and long-term performance. Why diam

IGGA Announces New Member, W.R. Meadows, Inc. We are excited to announce that W.R. Meadows, Inc. has joined the IGGA family as our newest member!   W. R. Meadows, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality building materials for today’s construction professionals. Founded in 1926, they are a family-owned and operated company committed to product quality, outstanding service, and business integrity. The products serve a wide range of construction needs, including hig

A recent pavement preservation project on I-70 in Montgomery County, Missouri, highlights how innovative engineering can enhance roadway safety while delivering significant cost savings. Selected as the project contractor by the Missouri Department of Transportation  (MoDOT), IGGA member Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) sought a solution that would meet the rigorous safety demands of a high-speed interstate while maximizing the efficiency of their preservation budget. The project’s or

How it works and why it matters The first decade of the 2000s marked a pivotal moment in pavement engineering with the introduction of the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS) . Developed through a robust collaboration between the IGGA, A merican Concrete Pavement Association, Portland Cement Association, Purdue University and the  Minnesota DOT,  this innovation was engineered specifically to address tire-pavement noise. Unlike traditional surfaces that rely on random tex

IGGA Announces New Member, Ecobeton-USA We are excited to announce that Ecobeton-USA has joined the IGGA family as our newest member!   Ecobeton-USA, founded in 1993, is a technology company providing systems and solutions for the construction industry, including treatments for concrete, plaster, brick, and wood. The company specializes in waterproofing solutions for concrete structures and cementitious overlays for repair and decorative applications . Ecobeton Vetrofluid is

High agency engineer turnover has resulted in a knowledge gap regarding current roadway repair techniques and tools. Continuing education is, therefore, essential to ensuring best practices are understood and applied to highway projects.  In 2026, the IGGA is traveling the U.S. to educate engineers on concrete pavement repair best practices and highway surface texture remediation. We have already hosted two successful sessions this year in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Colorado, and

A 2002 study titled " The Long-Term Performance of Unsealed Jointed Concrete Pavements " evaluated the efficacy of unsealed pavement joints against those maintained with high-quality sealant materials. The primary objective was to observe performance over extended periods rather than relying on short-term snapshots.   Today, these findings remain critical for contractors and agency specifiers. As the industry faces increasing pressure to maximize infrastructure lifecycles, un

From CSA as a game-changer to common misconceptions to future priorities and more The IGGA’s John Roberts and Nick Davis were busy at this year’s World of Concrete (WOC), from connecting with members and visitors at our booth to stopping by members' exhibits to hosting the IGGA reception and more. Somehow, they found the time to sit down for several interviews—sharing important insights into industry advancements, trends in pavement preservation and concrete infrastructure, t

A combination of diamond grinding and concrete pavement rehabilitation (CPR) can significantly extend a pavement's service life Maintaining aging infrastructure on high-traffic corridors is a critical challenge for transportation departments. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)  faced this issue on US Highway 12, a vital route with aging concrete pavement, drainage problems and outdated pedestrian accessibility features. To address this, MnDOT implemented a com