features. These processes are applied to new
pavements, but are also essential to
restoration and maintenance of existing
pavements. These restorative techniques
not only help extend the life of pavements;
they also improve the investment value of
tax dollars and other monies used to build
and ma inta in our tr anspor tat i on
infrastructure.
BUSINESS WORLD:
Are there state
or regional associations affiliated with
yours that cover all 50 states? Do you have
one in each state? Or are some of them
grouped together?
DAVENPORT:
We have representation
at the local level in most of the contiguous
United States, but there are areas where we
are presently not represented locally.
Nationally and locally, we represent about
70 percent of mainline paving that's done in
the United States. By mainline paving, we
are referring to highways, airports, and
major roadways, but our members are also
involved inprojects of various size and scale.
We are also involved in industrial
pavements, as well as projects that involve
technologies such as roller-compacted and
pervious concrete. Although we're not
represented locally in every state, we
represent themajority of what's being paved
and rehabilitated.
BUSINESSWORLD:
Are there certain
issues or priorities, or concerns that the
members are talking about that get relayed
through themain desk, through your office,
that they want answers about or that they're
concernedwith?
DAVENPORT:
Unequivocally, I would
say that the number one issue on many
peoples' minds these days is funding.
There are two issues tied to this. One is the
passage of a long-term reauthorization. In
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Indiana Open House
Open house events, such as the Indiana Chapter's
roller compacted concrete event, allow contractors,
agencies/owners, consultants, and others to see the
implementation of both existing and emerging technologies.
(Photo: Indiana Chapter-ACPA/E&B Paving, Roller Pave Division.)
