C.R. Jackson’s first EPDs hit pavement

What C.R. Jackson published

As of January 5, 2026, C.R. Jackson lists 12 current, product‑specific EPDs for asphalt mixtures under MasterFormat 32 12 16 (asphalt paving). These EPDs reflect distinct mix designs identified by codes such as K0039, J0338, and H0042, which signals mix‑level transparency rather than a single umbrella family. The program operator is the National Asphalt Pavement Association, using the NAPA PCR for Asphalt Mixtures, and WAP Sustainability is named as the LCA and EPD developer.

Why this debut matters in specs

Project teams increasingly need mix‑specific, third‑party‑verified data to model embodied carbon and avoid default penalties that can push a submittal to the back of the pack. With EPDs in hand, an asphalt producer competes on performance and availability, not on guesswork. That shift shortens back‑and‑forths and helps estimators keep the timleine tight.

The products behind the paperwork

C.R. Jackson is a regional asphalt producer and paving contractor serving DOT, municipal, and commercial work. Publishing mix‑level EPDs tells buyers exactly which recipes have verified impacts, so plant dispatch and project managers can match the right material to climate grade, RAP targets, and lift thickness without speculation.

Competitive snapshot

Granite Construction shows extensive NAPA‑program asphalt mix coverage across many markets, a mature EPD footprint that sets a high bar. Reeves Construction has multiple current mix EPDs in the same category, which means regional bids may already compare verified apples to apples. Satterfield Construction lists at least one current asphalt mix EPD. In that context, C.R. Jackson’s first wave puts them directly in the conversation buyers are already having, not watching from the sidelines.

Reading the scope lines

The EPD names are mix identifiers, which typically map to specific plants and binder grades. This is what spec writers want to see. A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly, ignore it and the game falls apart. Using the NAPA Asphalt Mixtures PCR keeps method consistency with peer EPDs, so comparisons are meaningful inside the same declared scope.

Market impact to watch

With these EPDs valid into 2027, C.R. Jackson can be evaluated alongside long‑standing publishers during preconstruction. Expect faster RFIs, fewer carbon‑data hold points, and a cleaner path to approval when owners require verified data. The commercial upside is simple. fewer hurdles, fewer substitutions, more bids that stay live.

Keep the momentum

Teams that keep EPD programs healthy make data capture painless, align early on the reference year, and publish through a program operator buyers actually check. Look for partners who do the heavy lifting inside your organization and keep mix libraries synchronized with plant changes. That white‑glove rigor lets operations focus on paving while the paperwork stays current.

The takeaway

C.R. Jackson has entered the transparency arena with mix‑specific EPDs that match how asphalt is actually bought. In a field where leading peers already publish, this debut closes the gap and opens doors on projects that filter for verified data first. The work now is to keep publishing cadence steady so the spec advantage grows, not fades.