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From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction

Acha Construction LLC

From laborer to COO, Mary Schwandt reflects on leadership, breaking barriers and creating a stronger path for women in asphalt and pavement.

November 9, 2026

Female construction worker in safety gear standing in front of orange and black haul truck at job site

How MTVs Saved a California Paving Contractor From Closure

Astec Industries Inc.

Vance Corporation once had to run its office out of a spare bedroom. Last year it did $50 million, and the Shuttle Buggy played a central part.

October 25, 2026

Decommissioned aircraft tail suspended above white ground support tug vehicle in desert aviation facility

Training & Education

Asphalt Contractor's Industry Training Guide 2026-2027

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

October 22, 2026

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Business Management

Construction’s Financial Blind Spots Are Costing Contractors Time and Money

AI, automated reporting and connected workflows are helping contractors reduce manual data work, improve financial visibility and manage project costs.

October 9, 2026

Business professional analyzing financial charts and construction project data with colorful graphs and sunset construction site overlay

Construction Fleet Readiness: Use This Paving Project Playbook

Spec right, maintain early and keep projects moving is a blueprint for finishing on schedule.

October 6, 2026

Three orange and black road compactor rollers lined up at a construction site with yellow building in background

A New Chapter for Asphalt Contractor, Built on a Strong Foundation

We can’t wait for you to meet your new editor, and to keep building the road ahead together.

October 3, 2026

Road roller compacting asphalt on construction site at golden sunset with workers in background

Under the Stadium Lights: A Perspective On Proficiency Testing

Jas. W. Glover Ltd.

When a proficiency sample box arrives, most labs clear a senior technician's schedule and treat it like game night.

September 11, 2026

Orange dump truck and asphalt paver operating at night on a road construction site with bright work lights

Labor & Workforce Development

5 Leadership Hires Shaping Construction’s Future

Allegiance Search

Five leadership roles are becoming increasingly important as construction companies navigate supply chains, power availability, project complexity and growth.

August 24, 2026

Construction worker in blue hard hat looking upward on industrial job site

Automation & AI

AI is Giving Construction Superintendents a New Set of Eyes

From analyzing jobsite photos to reducing administrative work, AI is helping field leaders improve visibility, documentation and project oversight.

August 19, 2026

Construction worker in red safety gear operating tower crane at building site

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

Mobile aggregate processing plant with conveyor systems and heavy equipment in mountainous terrain

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

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

Two smiling blonde women in professional business attire standing together

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

Aerial view of complex multi-level highway interchange with curved roadways amid green landscape

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

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

Construction worker in yellow hard hat and orange safety vest standing near red tractor

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

Construction crew in bright safety vests posing with road paving equipment

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

Symmetrical highway under concrete bridge with orange center line converging to vanishing point

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

U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. with reflecting pool and winter trees