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Who Said This Generation Doesn't Want to Work? | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

The Ocean County Construction Career Expo filled a minor league ballpark with students and employers. One contractor showed up to connect and left planning to hire.

October 6, 2026

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

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How To Identify The Hardest Workers On A Jobsite | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

Everyone knows this one universal rule, right?

October 2, 2026

I Tried Sealcoating for the First Time and Instantly Regretted It | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

Tyler pulled out of college two weeks before move-in and took a heavy equipment class instead. A year into the trade at 19, he says his friends are the jealous ones.

September 27, 2026

Construction workers in safety gear discussing road work project with equipment truck in background

Building A Career, Not Student Load Debt | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

In today's world, finding the right job is harder than ever, and the argument between going to college or finding a trade is front and center.

September 19, 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

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Suicide Prevention: Turning Awareness into Action | Watch FCP

The Wounded Workforce

Stephanie Lemek of The Wounded Workforce discusses suicide prevention in construction, jobsite mental health and practical ways contractors can support workers.

September 16, 2026

Construction worker in safety vest sitting against concrete wall with 'Watch FCP' badge overlay

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

I Went Where Construction's Next Generation Is Training For Today | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

Everyone in construction complains about the labor shortage. Ocean County Vocational Technical School is doing something about it, and it has one ask for the industry.

September 11, 2026

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health

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

Construction worker in safety gear sitting against stone building wall in sunlight

From the Field to the Front Office: Building an Asphalt Company From the Ground Up

How one contractor built a successful asphalt and pavement maintenance company by combining field experience, technology and customer-focused service.

August 28, 2026

Two construction workers in yellow safety vests stand on a yellow Caterpillar JG5C65 compactor at a job site

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Workforce Faces New Challenges, Growth | Watch FCP

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

New data highlights skilled trades training, construction job growth, a tight labor pool and the importance of safety training.

August 27, 2026

Construction worker holding hard hat with 'Workforce Challenges Grow' text and Watch FCP branding

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

Labor & Workforce Development

National Employee Happiness Improves as Construction Employers Face Labor Strain

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

Person selecting five-star rating on customer satisfaction feedback survey displayed on laptop screen

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

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

Construction crew in orange shirts repairing sidewalk next to brick buildings

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

Worker in yellow safety vest holding measuring equipment on freshly paved asphalt road

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