The Works Alberta technical group is part of the Colas international research and development network. Accordingly, our group has access to state-of-art know-how in nearly every field of road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance. We continuously strive to improve and develop expertise, services and products to better serve our customers.

Please consult www.colas-cst.com for more information on international Colas expertise and research.

Some recent technical papers of interest include: 

Warm Mix Asphalt Paving Technologies: a Road Builders Perspective

Presented by Jean-Martin Croteau, P.Eng., Manager, Quality Systems and Technical Development, Works Alberta Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta
Bernard Tessier, P.Eng., MBA, Director, Technical, Binders and Research & Development, Sintra Inc., Montreal, Quebec at the “Warm Asphalt Technology as a Sustainable Strategy for Pavements” Session of the 2008 Annual Conference of the Transportation Association of Canada                   

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The environmental road of the future: Analysis of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

Presented by Pierre T. Dorchies, M.Sc., P.Eng, Sustainable Development Manager, ColasCanada, (Sintra Inc.) at the “Quantifying Sustainability in Pavement Rehabilitation Projects” Session of the 2008 Annual Conference of the Transportation Association of Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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A Four-Year Performance Review of North American and International Fibre-Reinforced Membrane Systems

Presented by Jean-Martin Croteau, P.Eng. Manager, Quality Systems and Technical Development, Works Alberta Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta
François Chaignon, Vice President Quality Assurance and Technical Support, Colas Inc., Morristown, New Jersey
Martin Thompson, Midland Asphalt Materials Inc., Tonawanda, New York

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