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Study Finds Asphalt Pavement Emissions 250 Times Lower Than Previous Estimates

University of California, Riverside

UC Riverside research finds emissions from in-place asphalt pavements are minimal compared with previous laboratory-based estimates.

November 11, 2026

Asphalt paving truck with attached equipment operating on a road construction site with support vehicles in background

Cold Recycling's Biggest Champion Wants to Change How Roads Are Built

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

Why cold recycling deserves a spot in every DOT toolbox for sustainable roads

September 14, 2026

Woman posing on Wirtgen industrial truck with tire racks and bare landscape in background

Concrete Plants

What An Updated Product Category Rule Means For Concrete Contractors

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

Why your concrete supplier's carbon score just changed — and what you need to know.

September 2, 2026

Yellow concrete mixer truck with rotating drum filled with wet gray concrete at job site

Concrete Technology

AI Tools Help Identify Supplements To Fly Ash & Slag Cement

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT researchers use AI to analyze more than 10,000 academic papers and one million rock samples, identifying materials that could be used in concrete to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 1.2 billion tons.

August 31, 2026

Construction worker pouring concrete from mixer into container at job site

Concrete Plants

Understanding Dust Suppression Systems

Reducing water demand through smarter dust control.

August 25, 2026

Industrial aggregate processing facility with conveyor systems, storage silos, and piles of crushed stone and gravel under clear blue sky

Electric Tools & Accessories

Unique Jobsites Ideal For Electric Equipment Rental

The Toro Company

If the option is available, here are three jobsites that are perfect candidates for electric equipment.

July 11, 2026

Worker operating green dumpster with red compactor truck in residential driveway on sunny day

Big Tech Roundtable 2026 | Part 1: What Makes Intelligent Compaction Intelligent?

Looking for answers about what the cutting-edge of compaction technology looks like for road builders in 2026? These are the people to talk to!

June 25, 2026

Yellow CAT CB13 asphalt roller compactor with operator on construction site under blue sky

The Chemistry Of Our Concrete Infrastructure

Microban International

It's time to change our thinking of concrete longevity in sewer environments.

June 23, 2026

Interior view of a pipe showing accumulated green buildup and debris on the walls

Fleet Maintenance

Construction Equipment Manufacturing Is Shifting Toward Sustainability

Consegic Business Intelligence

Heavy equipment manufacturers are adopting automation, renewable energy and circular economy practices to reduce emissions, improve efficiency and meet growing sustainability demands.

June 10, 2026

Excavator and bulldozer on construction site at sunset with power lines in background

Training & Education

Green Construction Growth Reshapes Risk, Insurance Needs for Contractors

Expanding green building demand and policy shifts tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are changing contractor risk, timelines and insurance requirements.

June 7, 2026

Aerial view of a wind turbine under construction on a green field with industrial equipment and staging area

How The BUILD America 250 Act Shapes Roadbuilding

Largely a return to the status quo for surface transportation law, but questions loom over the timeline and the future of the Highway Trust Fund.

May 21, 2026

U.S. Capitol Building dome against dramatic cloudy sky with golden sunlight and surrounding trees

What The Highway Trust Fund Crisis Means for Your Business

Eno Center for Transportation

The federal Highway Trust Fund covers just sixty cents of every dollar it spends, and the money is set to run out in 2028. How will the industry move forward?

May 20, 2026

Digital traffic sign displaying 'EXPECT DELAYS' in amber text above a parking lot with vehicles and landscaping.

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.

May 12, 2026

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BioAsphalt That Enhances Performance, Longevity

Verde Resources

Biochar, cold recycling, and the question of permanence. How Verde Resources is making asphalt stronger and greener at the same time.

April 22, 2026

Industrial machinery edge with metal components and textured surface

NAPA Updates The Asphalt Mixture PCR To Version 2.1

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

If your operation touches EPDs at any level, you'll want to know what changed, as well as what stayed in place.

April 13, 2026

Construction worker in blue plaid shirt holding green hard hat with industrial refinery in background

Concrete Materials

Concrete's Net Zero Push is Accelerating, What Contractors Need to Know

GCCA's Net Zero Progress Report is a wake-up call.

February 16, 2026

Red concrete pump truck pouring cement on residential construction site

Asphalt Uncertainty: The Future Of Sustainability

Sustainability expectations in road building are shifting again. With federal incentives rolled back and state-level and private-sector requirements increasing, asphalt producers are facing new pressures.

January 30, 2026

Aerial view of complex multi-level highway interchange with curved roadways amid green landscape

Report: Sustainable Building Demand Declines in 2025

The RICS 2025 Sustainability Report finds slowing demand for green buildings, limited carbon tracking and highlights AI’s role in improving energy performance.

January 10, 2026

Green urban skyline with buildings, cranes, and leaf symbols representing sustainable development