Business

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Growing an Asphalt Business Through Leadership and Innovation | Watch FCP

From college student to business owner, Jake Abernathy had a fast introduction to asphalt leadership.

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Where Preservation Dollars Buy the Most Safety

October 27, 2026

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How MTVs Saved a California Paving Contractor From Closure

October 25, 2026

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Asphalt Contractor's Industry Training Guide 2026-2027

October 22, 2026

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Lytx Launches 360-Degree Camera System for Fleets

October 20, 2026

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

October 9, 2026

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Construction Fleet Readiness: Use This Paving Project Playbook

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From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt

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

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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In Search of That Simple Sentence

New editor vows to learn asphalt and pavement industries through your expertise and stories.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction job openings increased by 28,000 in July and 21,000 year over year as hiring accelerated and layoffs slowed, signaling stronger demand for workers.

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Suicide Prevention: Turning Awareness into Action | Watch FCP

The Wounded Workforce

Stephanie Lemek of The Wounded Workforce discusses suicide prevention in construction, jobsite mental health and practical ways contractors can support workers.

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Business Management

Construction AI Connects Project Data to Protect Margins

Lupa Technology

An intelligence layer that connects project documents, schedules, costs and field events can help contractors identify commercial risks earlier and make better decisions.

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Cindy Powell on Leadership, Sustainability and the Future of Asphalt | Watch FCP

Verde Resources

Cindy Powell shares career lessons, insights on asphalt innovation and sustainability, and her perspective on women, leadership and the future of paving.

I Went Where Construction's Next Generation Is Training For Today | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

Everyone in construction complains about the labor shortage. Ocean County Vocational Technical School is doing something about it, and it has one ask for the industry.

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Under the Stadium Lights: A Perspective On Proficiency Testing

Jas. W. Glover Ltd.

When a proficiency sample box arrives, most labs clear a senior technician's schedule and treat it like game night.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health

Mental health is a critical part of construction safety. Practical steps can help supervisors and safety leaders support workers, connect them with resources and prevent suicide.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Workforce Faces New Challenges, Growth | Watch FCP

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

New data highlights skilled trades training, construction job growth, a tight labor pool and the importance of safety training.

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