Asphalt

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Data Center Opposition Could Cost America a Generation of Skilled Workers

AI infrastructure investment could expand construction careers, strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and create new pathways to middle-class wages.

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Growing an Asphalt Business Through Leadership and Innovation | Watch FCP

November 5, 2026

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My Second Attempt on the Roller. Did I Improve? | Watch FCP

October 30, 2026

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Where Preservation Dollars Buy the Most Safety

October 27, 2026

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Vectigo Develops Embedded Sensing Technology for Smarter Roads

October 26, 2026

How a Pro Rated My First Day on the Roller | Watch FCP

October 26, 2026

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Asphalt Contractor's Industry Training Guide 2026-2027

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Dynapac North America LLC

A Virginia crew explains why the same driveway gets compacted three separate times.

Using Intelligent Compaction Data as a Quality-Control Shield

Volvo Construction Equipment

Advanced IC technology provides the data to prove the integrity of that work to inspectors, win client trust and build your reputation.

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Asphalt Contractor Reveals 2026 Tandem Roller Spec Guide

Hamm Compactors

The Tandem Roller Spec Guide is the industry’s first online and interactive custom-built guide for asphalt paving professionals.

Asphalt Contractor magazine cover featuring red tandem roller compactor on paved surface with mountains in background, September 2026 issue

Business Management

Construction’s Financial Blind Spots Are Costing Contractors Time and Money

AI, automated reporting and connected workflows are helping contractors reduce manual data work, improve financial visibility and manage project costs.

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AI at the Leading Edge: Closing Front-Load Blind Spots

Brigade Electronics Inc.

How intelligent cameras and automatic view switching can give equipment operators a clearer picture — and earlier warning — around wheel loaders, forklifts and reach stackers.

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Construction Fleet Readiness: Use This Paving Project Playbook

Spec right, maintain early and keep projects moving is a blueprint for finishing on schedule.

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From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt

Verde Resources

Cindy Powell reflects on her 20-year asphalt career, her path from restaurant owner to industry leader, and her work advancing sustainability, pavement preservation and opportunities for women in asphalt.

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First U.S. Robotic Plotter for Road Construction

D.E. Gemmill is using LiDAR and robotic technology to automate transverse-joint layout for highway projects.

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A New Chapter for Asphalt Contractor, Built on a Strong Foundation

We can’t wait for you to meet your new editor, and to keep building the road ahead together.

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Asphalt Paving Handbook Adds Searchable Web, Mobile Tools

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

The free platforms provide offline access to paving guidance, AI-assisted searches, checklists and training videos for crews, engineers and inspectors.

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Personal Protection Equipment

ISEA Updates Head Protection Requirements

International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)

The revised standard maintains existing Type and Class classifications while adding optional criteria for retention, chin straps and multidirectional impact protection.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Building a Future for Women in Construction | Watch FCP

Acha Construction LLC

Meet Mary Schwandt, an Army veteran and construction leader who advocates for women in asphalt and pavement while building a career in heavy civil construction.

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