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Section: Pavement Maintenance > Business > Workforce
Workforce
From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt
Verde Resources
Cindy Powell reflects on her 20-year asphalt career, her path from restaurant owner to industry leader, and her work advancing sustainability, pavement preservation and opportunities for women in asphalt.
October 5, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Construction job openings increased by 28,000 in July and 21,000 year over year as hiring accelerated and layoffs slowed, signaling stronger demand for workers.
September 17, 2026
Management
Nominations Open for 2027 Pavement Awards
These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Submissions close Oct. 12, 2026.
September 15, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health
Traffic Plan
Mental health is a critical part of construction safety. Practical steps can help supervisors and safety leaders support workers, connect them with resources and prevent suicide.
September 8, 2026
Workforce
From the Field to the Front Office: Building an Asphalt Company From the Ground Up
EcoSurface
How one contractor built a successful asphalt and pavement maintenance company by combining field experience, technology and customer-focused service.
August 28, 2026
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
Labor & Workforce Development
National Employee Happiness Improves as Construction Employers Face Labor Strain
Bamboo HR
Employee satisfaction improved in the first half of 2026, but younger and mid-tenure workers continue to report lower satisfaction, offering insights for construction workforce retention.
August 23, 2026
Workforce
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
Workforce
Community Is The Most Underrated Tool In The Asphalt Industry
All the failures, burnout, and breakthroughs that come with owning an asphalt company, and why community matters more than any piece of equipment.
March 30, 2026
Dirt Work
Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Announces 2026 Pavement Award Winners
These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry.
March 9, 2026
Business
PAVE/X 2026: Third Time's The Charm
Sometimes failure is the best teacher.
March 8, 2026
Paving
Love’s Asphalt Turns A Weekend Project Into A Community Statement
Love's Asphalt Solutions
By donating time, labor, and expertise, Love’s Asphalt transformed a neglected school campus and earned the 2026 Good Neighbor Award.
March 5, 2026
Workforce
Putting People First, On Camera and On the Job
Libs Paving
Libs Paving earned the 2026 Best Marketing Video Award by showcasing its people, culture and core values in an authentic brand film focused on pride, teamwork and quality.
March 2, 2026
Striping
Big Apple Services Delivers Precision on Pivotal Urban Corridor
Big Apples Services
Big Apple Services earned the 2026 Superior Striper Award for its work on Decatur’s bike lane initiative and delivering consistent jobsite execution.
February 27, 2026
Paving
Asphalt Still Has New Places to Go
ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc
When other options proved too costly, Asphalt Contractors Inc. delivered a bold indoor asphalt solution that reshaped an industrial facility and earned them the 2026 Paving: Non-Parking Lot Award.
February 25, 2026
Sweeping
Ranger Kidwell-Ross and the Case for Why Sweeping Matters
World Sweeping Association
For decades, he challenged the pavement industry to rethink sweeping as a critical tool for protecting water quality and improving environmental outcomes.
February 23, 2026
Workforce
PAVE/X 2026: Mardi Gras Meets The Pavement Industry
NOLA provided a vibrant background as the growing trade show hit its stride in year three.
February 17, 2026
Seal Coating
G-Force Delivers At Scale For Hyundai’s Active Manufacturing Campus
G-Force
With production running 24/7, this massive Hyundai seal and stripe project demanded precision planning, phased execution, and flawless coordination to succeed.
February 12, 2026
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