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Pavewise Secures $2.5 Million to Streamline Road Construction Compliance

Seed funding will accelerate go-to-market strategy for real-time project management platform.

November 7, 2025

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Construction Safety

ARTBA Outlines Industry Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Heat Safety Standard

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

As OSHA advances its long-awaited heat safety standard, ARTBA has provided detailed feedback representing the transportation construction industry.

November 5, 2025

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Astec Introduces New EZR3 Screed

Astec Industries Inc.

Astec Industries has introduced the EZR3 Screed, a new rear-mount screed designed to deliver next-level mat quality, stability, and performance for asphalt contractors.

October 19, 2025

Road construction worker operating Roadtec asphalt paving machine on roadside

Labor & Workforce Development

Asphalt Contractor's Industry Training Guide 2025-2026

Key educational opportunities for asphalt plant operators and paving crews on topics like an milling, crushing, recycling, mix design, compaction, quality control, and more!

October 13, 2025

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Teton Pass Rebuilt: Innovation, Risk, And Resilience On The Big Fill Slide

AeroAggregates of North America, LLC

When Wyoming’s Teton Pass gave way in 2024, engineers faced a 100-foot slope failure with no easy fix. The solution came from recycled glass.

October 1, 2025

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Labor & Workforce Development

Nominations Open for For Construction Pros' PACER Award

This award recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry. Applications close Oct. 10.

September 30, 2025

FAYAT Completes Deal, Fully Acquires LeeBoy

The North Carolina-based manufacturer strengthens FAYAT’s footprint in North America while preserving LeeBoy’s trusted brand identity.

September 16, 2025

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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.

September 15, 2025

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Building More Than Roads: A New Approach to Growth in the Asphalt Industry

Elite paving inc

With heart, hustle, and a vision for the future, Elite Paving’s Ali Williams is reimagining what success looks like in construction.

September 8, 2025

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Construction Safety

When The Heat Is On: Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews In The Sunbelt

Heat safety has become a buzzword to health and safety professionals, but what happens when state's move to erode protections for workers?

September 4, 2025

Tired worker in yellow safety vest resting near industrial machinery

How VRAM Extends Pavement Life: Void-Reducing Asphalt Membrane Explained

Explore how Void-Reducing Asphalt Membranes work, how they're applied, and why more DOTs and contractors are adopting this proven method to extend pavement life.

September 1, 2025

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Graders, Scrapers

Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation Cat 140 Lever Motor Grader at PWX 2025

Caterpillar - Cat

The all new grader comes equipped with enhanced safety features, and is built from the ground up for high tech integrations.

August 30, 2025

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No Shortcuts: Why Safety Is the Main Route in Road Construction

RDO Equipment Co.

Dennis Howard emphasizes the critical importance of safety on jobsites and how integrating technology can significantly reduce risks for workers and improve project outcomes.

August 28, 2025

What Your City Wants Paving Contractors To Know About Public Works

When private, commercial companies do work for municipalities, there are a few things government employees want you to keep in mind.

August 27, 2025

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AI, Road Asset Management and ROI Dominate at PWX 2025

Stretching narrow budgets to maintain local roadways is one of the biggest challenges public sector workers face on a daily basis.

August 25, 2025

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Take The Asphalt Contractor Industry Survey 2025

A quick, multiple-choice questionnaire built to collect contractor insight on this year’s challenges and changes. Your feedback drives our State of the Industry Report.

August 3, 2025

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What The FEMA Act Of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience Is Now The Standard

From faster reimbursements to resilient design mandates, the FEMA Act of 2025 reshapes how infrastructure gets rebuilt after disaster strikes.

July 24, 2025

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FAYAT–LeeBoy Deal Moves Forward, Closing Expected by End of 2025

FAYAT Group has signed an agreement to acquire LeeBoy, strengthening its position in the North American roadbuilding market. The deal is expected to close by Q4 2025.

July 22, 2025

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