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It was on May 7, 1811, that ground was broken in Cumberland on the nation's first federally funded highway, which at the time was known as the Cumberland Road.

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3 Leaders Join Concrete Foundations Association Legacy Committee
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3 Leaders Join Concrete Foundations Association Legacy Committee
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
Honoring their contributions to the cast-in-place concrete foundation industry and the association.
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Repair & Rehabilitation Products
How Contractors Can Strengthen Our Roads & Highways
The Euclid Chemical Company
Concrete contractors are positioned to slow (or even reverse) the decline of America's transportation infrastructure.
Microcracking and chloride ingress can lead to rebar corrosion and spalling — threatening the structural integrity of aging infrastructure.
Paving
FAYAT Completes Deal, Fully Acquires LeeBoy
LeeBoy
The North Carolina-based manufacturer strengthens FAYAT’s footprint in North America while preserving LeeBoy’s trusted brand identity.
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Resiliency
The Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: Three Years After Hurricane Ian
Superior Construction
The island community's new bridge should be able to stand the test of time, as well as handle just about anything mother nature might throw at it.
Gabion marine mattresses (25,225 square yards) await installation for scour protection.
Labor & Workforce Development
National Recovery Month: Tackling Addiction and Mental Health in Construction
Construction workers face higher rates of substance use and overdose than most industries. Dr. Nzinga Harrison shares insights on how injuries, stigma and culture contribute — and how workplaces can lead the way in recovery support.
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Sweepers
How NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors From Legal Risk
North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)
The North American Power Sweeping Association has introduced a new industry standard aimed at protecting contractors from litigation, reducing insurance exposure, and raising the bar for safety and professionalism.
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Construction News
LGMG Relaunches, Criag Paylor Takes the Helm
LGMG North America, Inc.
Giving the company a fresh start, LGMG relaunches with a reaffimation to the North American MEWP and equipment rental market.
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Labor & Workforce Development
Toro Names Tom Werner General Manager of Sitework Systems Division
The Toro Company
Toro has appointed Tom Werner as general manager of its Sitework Systems business, effective Sept. 3, bringing his extensive product marketing experience to lead the division that pioneered the compact utility loader market.
Jeff Werner
Skid Steers
Equipment Today Releases 2025 Skid Steer and Compact Track Loader Spec Guide
Search specs and find features from 15 major manufacturers for expert help narrowing down and selecting the best skid steer and/or compact track loader for your next project.
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Estimating & Bidding
Smarter Bidding, Real ROI: Our Journey with Predictive AI
Western Specialty Contractors
We analyzed years of bid history and found a practical way to bid smarter, reduce risk, and protect our people and projects.
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Technology & Services
Practical Curing Advice for Jobsite Realities
The Thrasher Group North Carolina
A renewed focus on curing will take effort and a change to existing jobsite practices. Here are some practical, job-tested advice to help contractors prioritize curing while keeping the job moving and avoiding unnecessary headaches.
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Providing Rental Businesses the Power to Instantly Verify Insurance
Assurant Inc.
Assurant Inc. and Evident partner to deliver risk protection for the equipment rental industry.
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