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Asphalt Contractor's CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Preview Guide

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

It only happens once every three years, and everyone is gearing up for the BIG SHOW with new equipment, products, and services.

February 22, 2026

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Training & Education

Construction Workplace Injury Risks and Strategies for Safer Jobsites

Overview of common construction injury hazards, rigging safety and layered jobsite strategies that reduce risk and improve worker protection.

February 19, 2026

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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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Behind The Wheel Of An Asphalt Industry Leader

Rainier Asphalt & Concrete

PACER Award winner Anne Chevalier is reshaping asphalt construction as Rainier Asphalt & Concrete’s lead CDL driver, trainer and respected crew leader.

January 27, 2026

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Ahead Of The Curve: Inside KMI's New Asphalt QC Lab

KMI's state-of-the-art asphalt quality control lab in Mansfield, OH, shows how investment in testing and design innovation can future-proof production.

January 26, 2026

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Forticon

January 15, 2026

Project Management

ForConstructionPros.com Reveals Winners of PACER Award

Meet the overall winners of the four category sectors: Women in Construction; Rising Professionals; Lifetime Achievement; and Jobsite Excellence.

January 9, 2026

Construction Safety

Night Work On A Live Highway | No Edge Lines Season 3 Episode 2

Portable Lighting Solutions

In this episode of No Edge Lines, Brandon travels outside Knoxville, Tennessee, to experience one of the most hazardous environments in road construction: night work on an active highway.

January 5, 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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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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Brass Knuckle Releases SmartFlex BK360 Cold-Weather Work Glove

Brass Knuckle Safety Products

Brass Knuckle’s SmartFlex BK360 glove offers layered insulation, dexterity, and moisture management to protect workers’ hands in cold and wet conditions.

December 25, 2025

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A Technician’s Role Ensuring Asphalt Quality And Performance

Quality Control Inspector Tracy Richard shares her path from laborer to field technician, overseeing mix designs, testing and paving quality in the asphalt industry.

December 24, 2025

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Labor & Workforce Development

John Deere to Acquire Construction Technology Firm Tenna

Deere & Company has agreed to acquire Tenna, a construction technology firm that provides mixed-fleet equipment and asset tracking solutions.

December 22, 2025

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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Mental Health In The Asphalt Industry | No Edge Lines Season 3 Premiere

World of Asphalt conversations that go deeper than equipment, focusing on mindset, leadership, and taking care of yourself in the asphalt industry.

December 13, 2025

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