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Construction Equipment Roadbuilding and Aggregate Equipment The Track

CIR vs. FDR: Choosing the Right Road Rehabilitation Method

29 May 2026  •  Dennis Howard

Road rehabilitation starts with understanding why pavement fails.

In this episode of The Track, Dennis Howard sits down with WIRTGEN GROUP’s Jessie Boone to explain the differences between Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) and Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), including when each method makes sense and how contractors and agencies evaluate road conditions before choosing a repair strategy.

Jessie breaks down what happens beneath the surface when roads deteriorate, why some failures require deeper rehabilitation and how CIR and FDR can help extend pavement life while improving efficiency and sustainability.

The conversation also explores how DOTs, counties and contractors assess existing pavement structures, the growing adoption of these rehabilitation methods and the role modern equipment and technology play in today’s road construction projects.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • When Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) is the right solution
  • How CIR compares to FDR in application and impact
  • What underlying issues lead to pavement failure
  • How to evaluate road conditions and select the best repair method
  • Why agencies are adopting recycling methods to improve efficiency and longevity

Whether you work in roadbuilding, pavement preservation or public infrastructure, this episode offers practical insight into choosing the right rehabilitation approach for long-term road performance.

To learn more about CIR, FDR or the equipment that supports these applications, contact your local RDO Equipment Co.

Dennis Howard

Dennis Howard has spent more than two decades with RDO Equipment Co.’s construction equipment division. As a Senior Vice President of Roadbuilding and Minerals, he leads RDO's WIRTGEN GROUP business throughout RDO's footprint. He’s a member of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP), a regular contributor to ForConstructionPros.com, and host of The Track – Construction Equipment from RDO web series. Subscribe to The Track on YouTube, or connect with Dennis personally on LinkedIn.