Publications

The road to performance is paved with innovation, validation, and practical solutions.

In the latest Roads & Bridges article, APA’s very own R. Buzz Powell, Ph.D., P.E., Technical Director, explores how advancements in asphalt materials and design methodologies are helping move performance from theory to practice.

In Road to Performance, Buzz traces the evolution of asphalt mix design—from traditional methods to Balanced Mix Design (BMD)—and highlights how tools like IDEAL-CT are helping agencies and contractors better align materials innovation, design intent, and construction quality. The article also underscores how performance-oriented testing is opening the door for innovations like HiMod mixtures, while giving agencies confidence they can deliver durable, high-performing pavements.

As our industry continues to advance, practical, performance-driven tools will play a critical role in building roads that last. We’re proud to see APA’s technical leadership helping shape the future of pavement performance.

For 70 years, the Interstate Highway System has served as the backbone of American mobility—connecting communities, supporting commerce, and driving progress.

In the latest Roads & Bridges article, APA Executive Director Mike Skinner reflects on this milestone and what it means for the future of infrastructure. In 70 Years of the Interstate, Mike explores how the industry can rebuild America’s backbone faster, smarter, and to last—through innovation, collaboration, and a continued focus on efficient project delivery.

As the nation marks both the Interstate’s 70th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday, the article offers a timely reminder: preserving and modernizing this system will require disciplined prioritization, resilient solutions, and proven strategies that keep people and goods moving. We’re proud to see this perspective shared by APA’s very own Mike Skinner and his continued leadership in advancing the conversation around the future of asphalt pavements and infrastructure.

Resilience isn’t just a characteristic of great infrastructure—it’s a design philosophy.

In the latest Roads & Bridges magazine, Asphalt Pavement Alliance's very own Buzz Powell, Technical Director, explores how resilient asphalt pavements are engineered not just to withstand extreme events, but to recover quickly and continue delivering long-term performance.

From perpetual pavements and HiMod innovations to designing for flooding, heavy loads, and rapid recovery, the article highlights how asphalt solutions support a more durable, adaptable, and resilient transportation network. As extreme weather and infrastructure demands intensify, resilience by design has never been more important.

We’re proud to see this important perspective shared by Buzz Powell, whose expertise continues to advance the conversation around high-performing, long-lasting pavements.