Lisa Cleaver has been with the Cygnus Construction Group for nearly 20 years. Currently she is the editor of Asphalt Contractor , having taken the position after serving the magazine as managing editor for eight years. Before that she was a supporting editor for Rental Product News , Pavement and Equipment Today magazines. In addition to writing timely articles and supplying the latest information and updates on equipment for the on-road paving industry for the print version of Asphalt Contractor , Lisa also provides content for the magazine's website, asphalt.com, its sister portal, ForConstructionPros.com, as well as Asphalt Contractor's monthly e-newsletters.
Articles by Lisa
Good Roads - A Political Football?
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: September 12, 2011
Ron Corun, president of AMAP, says it's maddening to watch our political...
A Few Facts about the Gas Tax
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: August 25, 2011
Did you know that American roads are about on par with those of Malaysia...
A Sensible Solution
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: July 27, 2011
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released a...
Highway Bill = Jobs Bill
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: June 30, 2011
We've all been waiting with baited breath for the introduction and...
Report: States need to invest more in repairing roads
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: June 2, 2011
New highways just aren't being built these days. The precious few dollars...
Highway Bill by the End of the Year; How to Fund the Bill Still in Question
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: March 30, 2011
Just got back from the big North American construction tradeshow...
PRRC is Here to Help
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: February 28, 2011
I just got back in the office from attending the AEMA – ARRA – ISSA...
Asphalt Contractor is Now on Facebook!
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: January 19, 2011
Asphalt Contractor has just made a Facebook page. Go there for updates on...
Why Sustainability is Different Than 'Going Green'
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: January 3, 2011
Sustainability is a buzzword you hear a lot lately. But it's not the same...
Meeting Haiti's Reconstruction Needs
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: January 20, 2010
While search and rescue efforts continue in Haiti, reconstruction will...
Daily Construction News E-newsletter Coming
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: January 12, 2010
Starting on Wednesday, January 13, you'll find a new source of...
Scissor Safety
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: May 28, 2007
Here's how to keep your rental customers safe in your scissor lifts.
Cordless Craze
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: April 23, 2007
Lithium Ion battery technology is shaping the power tool industry...
If You Build It, Will They Come?
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: February 7, 2007
Here are some hints and help for getting customers to your website - and...
Cutting to the Chase
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: January 16, 2007
If you're looking for a stump cutter to add to your inventory, here's the...
Don't Blow it
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: October 23, 2006
Air compressors might seem harmless, but there are some potential hazards...
Pump it Up
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: September 25, 2006
To deliver the right pumping solution to your customers, you need to...
Power Finish
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: August 25, 2006
Choosing the right power trowel to meet your finishing needs.
Picking Power Trowels
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: August 21, 2006
When it comes to selecting a concrete power trowel for your rental...
Don't Forget the Trailer
by Lisa Cleaver
Created: July 24, 2006
Trailers are often overlooked in the rental yard, but here's why proper...