Blog Posts
What's in ICPI's Contractor Tool Kit?
October 30, 2018By Charles McGrath, ICPI Executive Director ICPI members participating in the 2017 ICPI Hardscape Contractor Survey conducted by Industry Insights, an independent research firm, reported 29% higher
Missionary Work
September 20, 2018By David Smith, ICPI Technical Director State departments of transportation (DOTs) rely on millions of tax dollars for road construction and maintenance. They also look after thousands of
You Have to Think
August 15, 2018By David Smith, ICPI Technical Director As we enter the 25th year of ICPI, the industry returns to pre-recession sales levels. Residential sales dominate about three-quarters of shipments, with the
Deciphering Planks, Slabs and Pavers
July 17, 2018By David Smith, ICPI Technical Director An increasing number of segmental concrete paving projects include planks, also known as linear pavers. In preparation for eventually developing ASTM and CSA
The Use of Geotextile in Permeable Pavement
January 31, 2018Geotextile in Permeable PavementBy Robert Bowers, P. Eng., ICPI Director of Engineering ICPI Director of Engineering, Robert Bowers, P. Eng., receives questions from members in need of advice and
The Effects of Deicing Chemicals on Interlocking Concrete Pavers
November 13, 2017Winter is coming...learn about the effects of deicing chemicals on interlocking concrete pavers.By David Smith, ICPI Technical Director Interlocking concrete pavements are a flexible and durable
Silica FAQs
October 24, 2017Silica FAQsBy Robert Bowers, P. Eng., ICPI Director of Engineering ICPI Director of Engineering, Robert Bowers, P. Eng., receives questions from members in need of advice and tips regarding silica
Getting to the Root of the Problem
August 16, 2017Getting to the root of the problem.By Robert Bowers, P. Eng., ICPI Director of Engineering ICPI Director of Engineering, Robert Bowers, P. Eng., receives questions from members in need of advice
Couldn't Stand the Weather
July 27, 2017Resiliency in Green Infrastructure Renovation By David Smith, ICPI Technical Director Mark Twain said, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Global climate
Is Your Company Having Difficulty Finding Qualified Installers? ICPI Can Help.
July 12, 2017By Charles McGrath, ICPI Executive Director Seventy-three percent of the 218 segmental concrete pavement contractors who responded to the 2017 ICPI Contractor Industry Survey said recruiting/hiring
Paver Patio Points
May 10, 2017As the weather gets warmer, consumers start to create their outdoor dream space.By Robert Bowers, P.Eng, ICPI Director of Engineering ICPI Director of Engineering, Robert Bowers, P. Eng., receives