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Augmented Reality and AI on the Jobsite: The Future of Training and Quality Control in Asphalt

The Pavement Directory

The asphalt industry is losing experienced operators faster than it can replace them. AI and augmented reality are giving younger crews a fighting chance.

June 17, 2026

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Transportation Infrastructure: An Inflection Point

As we approach the next "mid-century" mark, let's reflect on the golden-age of America's infrastructure, and how we got to here.

June 13, 2026

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Kristi Ronyak And The Mission Behind Construction Angels

Construction Angels

The charity supports families who have been impacted by the loss of a loved one from work zone accidents.

May 23, 2026

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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

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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

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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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Asphalt Contractor Reveals Winners of 2026 Top 30 Editor's Choice Award

The top new, improved, and legacy products for the asphalt and road building industry professional in-mind.

May 11, 2026

The Complete Guide to Paving Equipment and Technology for Today’s High‑Efficiency Road Crews

RDO Equipment Co.

Set up your paving job like an Airstream campsite — connect early, watch fuel usage and travel the miles faster with smart paving tech and real‑time data.

April 29, 2026

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5 Preconstruction Tips To Improve Mat Quality

Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance

Mat quality starts long before the paver rolls.

April 28, 2026

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Nearly 40 Years on the Roller: A Career Built on Asphalt, Precision and Pride

C.W. Matthews Contracting

With decades of experience as a woman in asphalt construction, one roller operator reflects on craft pride, career growth and encouraging more women into the industry.

April 17, 2026

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Managing Mindset Is Key to Pavement Preseason Stress

T&N Asphalt Services

The season hasn't started yet, but the stress already has.

April 15, 2026

Stressed professional man at office desk with laptop and construction hard hat

High-Impact Parking Lot Upgrades At Johnston Community College

How S.T. Wooten executed a large-scale campus paving project under tight timelines and an evolving scope.

April 14, 2026

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Paving In Paradise: Coastal Asphalt Balances Growth With Family

Coastal Asphalt

Since 2008, Coastal Asphalt has grown from a seven-person startup to a 200-employee full-service paving contractor serving the Carolinas and Georgia. Here is how they did it.

April 9, 2026

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What The Iran War Means For Asphalt Contractors This Paving Season

The largest oil supply disruption in recorded history is developing right as the U.S. paving season kicks into gear. History says binder prices follow crude.

March 27, 2026

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Asphalt Contractor at CONEXPO 2026 | Part 2: Plants And Technology

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

The biggest construction trade show in North America returns, and with it comes no shortage of new products, equipment, and technology. Part 2 focuses on plants and techonology.

March 16, 2026

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Asphalt Contractor at CONEXPO 2026 | Part 1: Paving And Compaction

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

The biggest construction trade show in North America returns, and with it comes no shortage of new products, equipment, and technology. Part 1 focuses on paving and compaction.

March 16, 2026

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Pickleball Pavements: Opportunity Contractors Can't Ignore

American Sports Construction

The pickleball craze is not showing any signs of dying down, and contractors who can deliver high quality surfaces can charge a premium.

March 15, 2026

Construction worker in safety vest sweeping blue surface with push broom outdoors

NYC Mayor Mamdani Deploys 80-Plus Road Crews In Single-Day Pothole Blitz After Brutal Winter

In the wake of hundreds of 311 complaints, and an unfortunate accident, the mayor of New York vowed to take decisive action.

March 13, 2026

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