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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

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Concrete Materials

Reviving The Idea Behind Concrete Recycling

Macrocement Industries Ltd.

Reusing concrete fines for supplemental cementitious materials.

April 14, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Concrete Materials

The 'Green' in Concrete: Decarbonizing Construction Materials

Cleanwrap Interior Protection Systems

Cleaning up the construction material that is both building our way of life, while contributing to the CO₂ emission problem.

January 7, 2026

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The 2026 State Of The Road Building Industry: Use Caution Ahead

Contractors say the work is there, but some cracks in the system are starting to show. How will funding, labor, sustainability, and other pressures shape the year ahead for the asphalt industry?

December 30, 2025

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Beyond The Refinery Fence: Fueling The Squeeze

The Pavement Directory

California’s Benicia refinery is shutting down in 2026, removing nearly half of Northern California’s paving-grade asphalt supply and tightening diesel markets statewide.

December 18, 2025

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Concrete Equipment & Products

Building Beyond the Flame: Concrete Homes a Wildfire-Ready Solution

Strict wildfire codes are making traditional wood-framed homes unviable. Concrete homes are emerging as a practical path forward.

December 15, 2025

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Concrete Plants

Decarbonizing Concrete: What the Contractor Can Do

CarbonCure Technologies

8 questions with Kristal Kaye and Jason Campbell of CarbonCure Technologies.

December 12, 2025

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Josh Ortega

Josh Ortega is VP of Global Health, Safety & Sustainability at Veriforce.

December 11, 2025

What New Permitting Reforms Could Mean For Road Builders

One of the biggest headaches the asphalt and roadbuilding industry faces on a regular basis is permitting, and Washington is inching closer to simplifying the process for everyone.

December 9, 2025

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Pavement Preservation & Maintenance

Sustainable Pavement Preservation: 100% RAP In Slurry Seals

VSS Macropaver - Division of Reed International

Turning 100 % recycled asphalt into a high‐performance slurry seal by cutting costs, carbon emissions, and waste without sacrificing durability.

November 26, 2025

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Managing Risk and Insurance Challenges in Green Construction Projects

HUB International

As renewable and sustainable building projects rise across Canada, contractors and designers must address new risks, from solar installations to evolving insurance gaps, to ensure coverage and project success.

November 15, 2025

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Turning Waste Into Wealth With Crushing

Eagle Crusher Co. Inc.

More asphalt contractors are adding crushing to their operations, and it's becoming a boom for both profits and production.

November 14, 2025

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How Smart Construction Technology Is Powering the Next Wave of Sustainable Building

Sustainability goals and budget pressures don’t have to conflict. Integrated, worker-friendly construction technology helps contractors cut waste, boost efficiency and meet green building standards without added complexity.

October 25, 2025

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Concrete Materials

Certification for a Ternary Blended Cement

Ecocem's ACT I cement received ASTM C1157 certification. Plans to place a foundation in Southern California.

October 15, 2025

Construction worker in safety gear standing near heavy equipment on sandy worksite