MIT Research Outreach Materials Available

The Think Harder. Concrete web site now includes support materials addressing research reports released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Concrete Sustainability Hub.

The one-page fact sheets and talking points summarize findings from MIT's work on the life-cycle assessment (LCA) of pavements, LCA of buildings, and life-cycle cost analysis of pavements. Also available are general information about The Hub and links to the complete reports.
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Produce Customized Paving and MIT Materials

MIT fact sheets summarizing university findings and other paving promotional materials that illustrate how integrated paving solutions provide state and local DOTs with the most durable, sustainable, and economical roads can now be customized through a "print-on-demand" service.

All the materials can include with your logo and contact information. In total, 38 publications are available for custom printing. In addition, it is possible to generate a print-ready PDF file with your logo immediately.
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Concrete Roads Could Save States Billions of Infrastructure Dollars

A recent PCA report shows that some states’ department of transportation procurement practices hinder “free market” dynamics economics. These practices could be costing states and taxpayers billions of dollars in unnecessary paving initiatives.

The report, “Paving, The New Realities,” details the world economic growth dynamics that have resulted in the elimination of asphalt’s paving cost advantage, both on initial bid and life-cycle costs.
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Scott Named Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

PCA named Gregory M. Scott senior vice president of government affairs, effective January 1, 2012. He will head the association's Washington office and represent PCA and its members before Congress, the Administration, and the White House.
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