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From the Brink to the Benchmark: How Petra Paving Became 2026 Contractor of the Year

Small beginnings, grit, and an unshakeable family culture built one of the industry’s most respected contractors.

February 11, 2026

Petra Paving work crew in safety vests standing in front of red trucks and equipment

Service That Shapes An Industry

Honoring Pat Weiler with the 2026 Alan Curtis Industry Service Award.

February 10, 2026

Executive standing in front of large yellow Weller industrial machinery in warehouse

Dark-To-Dark: DeHart Asphalt Never Gives Up

DeHart Asphalt Solutions

How a small, family-run shop became one of Arizona’s most trusted names in pavement maintenance.

February 2, 2026

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Training & Education

More Than Membership: The Power of Connection Through NAPSA

North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)

In challenging economic times, it’s easy to focus on cutting costs. But some investments deliver lasting returns.

January 31, 2026

Orange street sweeper clearing fallen autumn leaves on cobblestone street

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction’s Labor Crisis Isn’t About Hiring — It’s About Execution

As 41% of the construction workforce nears retirement, contractors can’t hire their way out of the labor shortage. Execution, technology and workforce amplification are becoming the industry’s critical advantage.

January 16, 2026

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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

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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Construction Safety

ARTBA Outlines Industry Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Heat Safety Standard

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

As OSHA advances its long-awaited heat safety standard, ARTBA has provided detailed feedback representing the transportation construction industry.

November 5, 2025

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Construction Safety

When The Heat Is On: Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews In The Sunbelt

Heat safety has become a buzzword to health and safety professionals, but what happens when state's move to erode protections for workers?

September 4, 2025

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Coaching & Consulting

9 Steps To Keep New Asphalt Crew Members From Quitting

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

These nine field-tested strategies will help you integrate workers faster and reduce turnover across your pavement maintenance operation.

August 17, 2025

Construction worker in safety vest reviewing plans on roadside during asphalt paving project

PAVE/X Builds the Education Your Whole Crew Needs

Bryce Harem of Central Paving says PAVE/X helped him grow from a book-smart project manager to a boots-on-the-ground team leader.

August 1, 2025

Construction workers operating heavy machinery at an outdoor work site