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Construction Safety Technology

KPA Spins Off Safety Software Business as Novara

KPA separates its Flex and Risk Management Center software into a new company, Novara, focused on AI-enabled safety and risk management for construction and other high-risk industries.

March 9, 2026

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Self-Healing Asphalt: Fact Versus Fiction

The Pavement Directory

Here’s what contractors need to know about what’s real, what’s experimental, and what still pays the bills.

February 25, 2026

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Labor & Workforce Development

John Deere Completes Acquisition of Tenna to Expand Mixed-Fleet Technology

Deere & Company has finalized its acquisition of Tenna, a construction technology provider focused on mixed-fleet equipment tracking and jobsite data.

February 19, 2026

Under The Bright Lights: Feeling Safe vs. Being Safe

Portable Lighting Solutions

Shooting at night on a real highway work zone changed how I see safety.

February 3, 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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Nominations Open for Asphalt Contractor’s 2026 Top 30 Editor’s Choice Award

This award highlights the Top 30 innovations and technologies available to help asphalt contractors and producers work more efficiently, safely, sustainably, and profitably. Submissions close March 13, 2026.

January 5, 2026

Top 5 Tech Tools That Will Streamline Your Back Office

The Small Business CEO

A contractor shares how systemizing the business increased efficiency by more than 50%. These five essential tools can help any construction company do the same.

January 1, 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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Rethinking Leadership In The Asphalt Industry

Central Paving, LLC

Discover how cultural shifts are changing what it means to be an effective leader in the asphalt industry.

December 28, 2025

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What ARTBA’s 2026 Reauthorization Blueprint Means For The Road Building Industry

From rising project delays to inflation-driven cost increases, workforce shortages, Buy America pressures, and work zone safety concerns, this report shows where federal policy must evolve to keep the industry building.

December 27, 2025

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From Blacktop To Desktop: Contractor Built Software Solutions

How a lifelong paving contractor turned frustration into innovation with a new field-driven asset management tool.

December 25, 2025

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The Fundamentals of Compaction — and the Compactor’s ‘Roll’ in It

RDO Equipment Co.

Exploring the fundamentals of compaction and one key machine that makes the final pass: a HAMM roller. From versatility to power and smart features, this article highlights why HAMM is a top choice for contractors.

December 22, 2025

Orange Hamm road roller compacting asphalt on a construction site

2026 Infrastructure Outlook: Sustainability, Monitoring and Lifespan Planning Lead the Way

Aging systems and climate pressures are accelerating the move to durable materials, continuous monitoring and predictive analytics as infrastructure priorities evolve in 2026.

December 13, 2025

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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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Project Management

Digital Collaboration Drives the Future of Global Construction

As infrastructure investment grows, construction productivity lags. Digital tools and real-time collaboration help teams reduce delays, cut costs and improve project outcomes.

November 24, 2025

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Project Management

5 Tips to Ensure Your Workflows Are As Smooth As Your Roads

Asphalt contractors embracing construction software are finding game-changing efficiencies across bidding, scheduling, field execution, and maintenance.

November 18, 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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