Asphalt Institute Foundation – research request for new specifications

The Asphalt Institute Foundation (AIF) has released Request for Proposals (RFP) for research into asphalt durability. These next-generation specifications are intended to boost asphalt performance and sustainability. The RFPs are being funded through the AIF research committee. The research areas originated from discussions held at the inaugural AIF-sponsored Strategic Asphalt Research (STAR) symposium. The RFPs are available on the Asphalt Institute Foundation’s website at asphaltfoundation.org. The deadl
August 16, 2019 Read time: 1 min

The Asphalt Institute Foundation (AIF) has released Request for Proposals (RFP) for research into asphalt durability. These next-generation specifications are intended to boost asphalt performance and sustainability.

The RFPs are being funded through the AIF research committee. The research areas originated from discussions held at the inaugural AIF-sponsored Strategic Asphalt Research (STAR) symposium. The RFPs are available on the Asphalt Institute Foundation’s website at %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 link-external asphaltfoundation.org false https://www.asphaltfoundation.org/ false false%>. The deadline for submission is September 27th, 2019.

The Asphalt Institute Foundation supports strategic research projects that are designed to advance and improve both the liquid asphalt industry and the welfare of the general public. Established in 2014, the Asphalt Institute Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organisation.

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