Why cracks in concrete do not signal poor quality Welcome to the sixth and final installment of our six-part series on concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Each installment has examined a misconception that shapes how agencies plan, budget and make pavement decisions, along with what the evidence shows. This week we close the series with a belief that often shapes first impressions of a roadway and the decisions that follow. Prefer to listen instead? Click on the b

Why "worst-first" is the costliest road to take Welcome to part four of our six-part series on concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Each installment takes on a misconception that shapes how agencies plan, budget and make pavement decisions, then examines what the evidence actually shows. This week, we turn to a funding philosophy that feels responsible but quietly drains budgets year after year. Prefer to listen instead? Click on the button below to listen to a sh

Why the best time to preserve a new road is at the start Welcome to part three of our six-part series on concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Each installment takes on a misconception that shapes how agencies plan, budget and make pavement decisions, then examines what the evidence actually shows. This week, we turn to a belief that often pushes preservation to the bottom of the priority list for brand-new roadways. Prefer to listen instead? Click on the button be

Is CPP really more expensive? The numbers tell a different story Welcome to part two of our six-part series on concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Each installment takes on a misconception that shapes how agencies plan, budget and make pavement decisions, and examines what the evidence actually shows. This week, we look at one of the most persistent objections in the field: the idea that CPP simply costs too much. Prefer to listen instead? Click on the button bel

How early, consistent applications yield the highest return on your infrastructure investment Welcome to the first installment of our six-part series dedicated to concrete pavement preservation (CPP) education. Concrete pavement preservation has protected roadways for decades, yet myths about its cost, performance and longevity still influence how agencies plan and budget their work. For county engineers, municipal public works directors and DOT decision-makers, these misco