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Concrete Industry Management Enrollment Reaches Record High

Concrete Industry Management

More college students are choosing Concrete Industry Management programs as industry demand, hands-on education and career opportunities grow.

July 25, 2026

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Blackjack Paving

July 23, 2026

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Pickleball Boom Fuels Demand for Community Sports Courts

Growing interest in pickleball and other recreational activities is driving new amenity investments in residential developments.

June 30, 2026

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ADM Names New President, Closing Mike Devine's 20-Year Run

Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM)

Brady Umberger steps in from TAG Manufacturing, and ADM signals continuity for the contractors who run its plants.

June 24, 2026

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Labor & Workforce Development

New Executive Director Named for ACPA Southeast Chapter

American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)

The Southeast Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association has appointed industry veteran Scott Palotta as executive director, effective June 1, 2026.

June 20, 2026

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Post-War Asphalt Update: Regional Impacts On Tonnage Pricing

The war may have officially ended, but the downstream effects on the asphalt binder market won't reverse course over night. How is your region weathering the shock?

June 18, 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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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

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CONEXPO 2026: Coming Full-Circle In Las Vegas

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

It was the same show, but I felt like a different editor.

April 4, 2026

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Elgin Sweeper, CPAC Systems Launch 360 Camera System for Street Sweepers

Elgin Sweeper Company, subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation

The 360 camera system for street sweepers is designed to reduce blind spots, improve visibility and support safer maneuvering.

April 2, 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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I Paved A Live Road: This Is What I Learned | No Edge Lines Season 3 Episode 3

Dynapac North America LLC

Out in the wild Pacific Northwest, Editor-in-Chief Brandon Noel got his first tastes of echelon paving, active traffic management, and some goat yoga too!

March 24, 2026

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FORCE: Building Leaders In The Pavement Industry

A new women-forward initiative focused on mentorship, connection, and leadership development in the asphalt and pavement industry.

March 3, 2026

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Betting On The Future: A Contractor's Vision For Growth

Why Black Gold skipped the “starter” plant and invested in a high-capacity drum mix facility designed for control, scalability, and long-term growth.

March 1, 2026

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Training & Education

Avetta’s Cultural Maturity Index Maps to ANSI and ISO Standards

Developed in partnership with the American Society of Safety Professionals, the CMI provides hiring clients actionable insights into the cultural drivers of their supply chains’ safety performance.

February 26, 2026

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