Florida Governor Proposes $9.9B Transportation Budget

Funding for transportation has grown from $7 billion when Governor Rick Scott first took office in 2011

Jan 30, 2015

Florida Governor Rick Scott proposed a $9.9 billion budget request for the Florida DOT. The plan requests money for roads, bridges, seaports and aviation projects. The transportation funding measure was included in a $77 billion budge proposal Governor Scott announced last Wednesday. The proposal will be considered this spring as Florida lawmakers begin to draw up a final spending plan.

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Making Strong Connections

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How Immigration Policy Could Further Labor Woes For Construction

January 13, 2025

The Eagle Crusher MaxRap(R) is an onsite commercial recycling system for crushing and precise screening of RAP for product consistency, productivity, and profitability. Integrates with any asphalt plant automation.

How Crushing and Screening Became a Major Industry

January 7, 2025

A photo from the SWIFTT event. The FDOT secretary is at the podium with the participants in the past (except Dan Hurtado, FDOT, second from left).

Prioritizing Workzone Safety in the State of Florida

January 10, 2025

Labor & Workforce Development

Making Strong Connections

Total Asphalt Rejuvenation

Cynthia "Cindy" Powell reflects on her extensive career and experience in the industry, how it's changed, and the room it still has to grow.

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Labor & Workforce Development

How Immigration Policy Could Further Labor Woes For Construction

In 2024, the construction industry, as a whole, experienced a labor shortfall of about a half-million workers. In 2025, the Trump administration has stated plans to deport undocumented immigrants by the thousands. It could start a domino effect.

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Planers & Milling Machines

How Crushing and Screening Became a Major Industry

Eagle Crusher Co. Inc.

How one CEO's problem solving challenge launched a new industry in North America, and how their savvy philosophies continue to lead to the company’s resounding success.

The Eagle Crusher MaxRap(R) is an onsite commercial recycling system for crushing and precise screening of RAP for product consistency, productivity, and profitability. Integrates with any asphalt plant automation.

Construction Safety

Prioritizing Workzone Safety in the State of Florida

Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida, Inc.

President of the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida, says this is a call to action for protecting Florida road workers, and asphalt workers everywhere.

A photo from the SWIFTT event. The FDOT secretary is at the podium with the participants in the past (except Dan Hurtado, FDOT, second from left).

Asphalt Plant Maintenance On A Tight Budget

Everyone has to make due with the budget that they have, and sometimes that means getting creative. Here are some of the top maintenance items that plant managers should prioritize with limited time and money, according to experts.

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Asphalt Recycling

3 Main Types of Recycled Asphalt in Comparison

Using some form of recycled asphalt mixture in paving projects can be very beneficial and improve the world’s waste problem.

Being able to put waste tires to use and not have them sit in a landfill helps keep pollutants and wastefulness down.

Asphalt Contractor’s Top 30 Editor’s Choice Award: Submissions Open

This award highlights the Top 30 innovations and technologies available to help asphalt contractors and producers work more efficiently, safely, sustainably, and profitably.

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Asphalt Contractor's Top 30 Editor's Choice Products

This award highlights the Top 30 innovations and technologies available to help asphalt contractors and producers work more profitably.

Asphalt's Top 30 Editor's Choice Awards 2024 (resized)

Central Paving Riding the Fast Track to Success

Central Paving, LLC

Central Paving accepted a job repaving a railway that runs 24/7 and could not be shut down. Figuring out the best way to accommodate the railway while still being productive posed a huge challenge for the company.

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2024 Asphalt Paver Spec Guide

The 2024 Asphalt Paver Spec Guide compares over 75 models from top brands like Vögele and Caterpillar, detailing specs on engine power, dimensions, and paving speeds. It’s a vital resource for contractors seeking high-performance pavers.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Network Announces Winners of First-Ever PACER Award

This year's winners exhibit leadership, mentorship, professionalism and integrity. Here's a breakdown of the Top 4 overall winners by brand.

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Legacy Planning For Your Asphalt Pavement Business

Have you really considered what to do when the time comes to retire? Do you own your business? What are the next steps really? There's no time like the present to start answering those questions.

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