Research & Best Practices - National Asphalt Pavement Association

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The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) works to support, advocate, and advance the asphalt pavement industry.

We support our members through education, technical advice, recognition programs, and peer engagement.
We advocate by engaging, collaborating with, and educating decisionmakers.
We advance the industry through innovation and research, thought leadership, and promoting safe, efficient, sustainable operations.

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Research & Best Practices

Over the coming months and years, NAPA and our members and research partners will develop and publish numerous studies, one-pagers, guidelines, and other outputs from our Webinars & Events.

Operational Tips: The Road Forward to Lower Emissions and Higher Profits

This expanding series of case studies explores opportunities to reduce environmental impacts while improving business practices.

Paving Under Stockpiles Pays Off Environmentally & Economically

This case study shows how paving under stockpiles can reduce aggregate moisture and therefore reduce fuel consumption. Read how they did it at Michigan Paving & Materials, A CRH Co.

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Find out when new resources are added here. Look for reports on emissions, the climate-related impacts of freeze/thaw events on asphalt pavements, and more coming soon!