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From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt

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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In Search of That Simple Sentence

September 24, 2026

Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July

September 17, 2026

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Construction Suicide Prevention: Turning Awareness into Action | Watch FCP

September 16, 2026

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

September 13, 2026

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

September 11, 2026

Recommended

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Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health

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Construction Workforce Faces New Challenges, Growth | Watch FCP

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5 Leadership Hires Shaping Construction’s Future

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National Employee Happiness Improves as Construction Employers Face Labor Strain

PAVE/X 2027: Savannah Is Calling

Every year we learn and improve, and so does the show.

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Training & Education

Concrete Industry Management Enrollment Reaches Record High

Concrete Industry Management

More college students are choosing Concrete Industry Management programs as industry demand, hands-on education and career opportunities grow.

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Jean-Claude Fayat On Digitalization, Trade, And The Future Of Road Building

The president of FAYAT Group sat down with Asphalt Contractor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to talk technology adoption, the economics of sustainability, tariff pressure, and what makes a wine truly great.

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Managing Mindset Is Key To Pavement Preseason Stress

T&N Asphalt Services

The season hasn't started yet, but the stress already has.

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I Paved A Live Road: This Is What I Learned | No Edge Lines Season 3 Episode 3

Dynapac North America LLC

Out in the wild Pacific Northwest, Editor-in-Chief Brandon Noel got his first tastes of echelon paving, active traffic management, and some goat yoga too!

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FORCE: Building Leaders In The Pavement Industry

A new women-forward initiative focused on mentorship, connection, and leadership development in the asphalt and pavement industry.

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Asphalt Contractor's CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Preview Guide

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

It only happens once every three years, and everyone is gearing up for the BIG SHOW with new equipment, products, and services.

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Behind The Wheel Of An Asphalt Industry Leader

Rainier Asphalt & Concrete

PACER Award winner Anne Chevalier is reshaping asphalt construction as Rainier Asphalt & Concrete’s lead CDL driver, trainer and respected crew leader.

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Project Management

ForConstructionPros.com Reveals Winners of PACER Award

Meet the overall winners of the four category sectors: Women in Construction; Rising Professionals; Lifetime Achievement; and Jobsite Excellence.

Top 5 Tech Tools That Will Streamline Your Back Office

The Small Business CEO

A contractor shares how systemizing the business increased efficiency by more than 50%. These five essential tools can help any construction company do the same.

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Rethinking Leadership In The Asphalt Industry

Central Paving, LLC

Discover how cultural shifts are changing what it means to be an effective leader in the asphalt industry.

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What ARTBA’s 2026 Reauthorization Blueprint Means For The Road Building Industry

From rising project delays to inflation-driven cost increases, workforce shortages, Buy America pressures, and work zone safety concerns, this report shows where federal policy must evolve to keep the industry building.

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