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Volvo CE’s Scott Young Appointed Chair of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029

Volvo Construction Equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named Scott Young, head of region North America for Volvo Construction Equipment, as the chair of the 2029 construction trade show.

April 17, 2026

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Nearly 40 Years on the Roller: A Career Built on Asphalt, Precision and Pride

C.W. Matthews Contracting

With decades of experience as a woman in asphalt construction, one roller operator reflects on craft pride, career growth and encouraging more women into the industry.

April 17, 2026

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Training & Education

Aerial Data Gives Contractors a Clearer View of Risk, Safety and Jobsite Progress

Drone as a Service (DaaS)

Aerial data from drones, LiDAR and photogrammetry improves hazard detection, tracks progress and helps reduce cost and schedule risks on construction sites.

April 16, 2026

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Construction News

Caterpillar Names Kyle Epley as New CFO in Leadership Transition

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar veteran Kyle Epley will succeed Andrew Bonfield as chief financial officer on May 1, 2026, following a period of record financial performance for the equipment manufacturer.

April 15, 2026

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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Labor & Workforce Development

Nemetschek to Acquire HCSS, Expanding Heavy Civil Construction Software Portfolio

Nemetschek Group

Nemetschek Group plans to acquire HCSS to expand its presence in heavy civil and infrastructure construction software in North America.

April 14, 2026

Two construction workers in hard hats shaking hands on a job site with excavator and crane silhouetted against sunset sky

High-Impact Parking Lot Upgrades At Johnston Community College

How S.T. Wooten executed a large-scale campus paving project under tight timelines and an evolving scope.

April 14, 2026

Road construction crew operating asphalt paving equipment with workers in safety vests

Labor & Workforce Development

Georgia-Pacific Announces New CEO and Other Leadership Changes

Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific appoints David Duncan as president and CEO, with Vivek Joshi stepping into an expanded leadership role in the consumer products business.

April 13, 2026

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NAPA Updates The Asphalt Mixture PCR To Version 2.1

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

If your operation touches EPDs at any level, you'll want to know what changed, as well as what stayed in place.

April 13, 2026

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The Right Tool For Every Job

The Toro Company

Use this guide to help match equipment rental customers to a compact utility loader so they can power through their next job.

April 13, 2026

Worker operating red Toro wood chipper, dumping mulch in residential yard with trees

Pavement's Top 25 New Products 2026 Award: Nominations Open

The new product or newly enhanced product must be a machine, tool, solution, software or piece of equipment designed for the paving or pavement maintenance industry. Submissions close July 31.

April 13, 2026

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

AI-Powered Insurance Compliance Can Create a Competitive Advantage for Contractors

AI improves insurance compliance by increasing clarity, reducing delays and strengthening collaboration between contractors and partners.

April 12, 2026

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Workwear Guide: Choosing the Right Waterproof Work Gloves

RefrigiWear LLC

Waterproof work gloves keep hands dry, maintain grip and reduce injury risk when working in rain, mud and cold conditions.

April 11, 2026

Worker in black jacket wearing orange Mechanix work gloves while handling metal railing at industrial facility

Coaching & Consulting

Poor Documentation Can Cost Contractors — Strong Records Can Save Them

Proper documentation on construction projects helps track changes, reduce disputes and support contractors in litigation.

April 10, 2026

Worker in safety vest holding digital document management and quality assurance icons

From Child’s Play to the Major League: Carley Hill’s Rise with Merlo by Her Side

Merlo America is proud to support professionals across the U.S. with operator-focused equipment built with versatility, safety and reliability in mind.

April 9, 2026

Green Merlo telescopic handler with operator on construction site under blue sky

Telescopic Handlers

Elevate Your Jobsite: How Merlo Telehandlers Boost Construction Efficiency

From telehandlers to forestry equipment and agricultural tractors, our machines are built to be problem-solvers.

April 9, 2026

Green MERLO telescopic handler lifting construction materials at a building site with workers and equipment visible

Change the Way You Telehandler By Choosing Merlo America

Most construction companies first look to technology to solve this problem, but too many are evaluating solutions with an outdated mindset.

April 9, 2026

Bright green Merlo telehandler with extended boom positioned outside modern industrial building

Paving In Paradise: Coastal Asphalt Balances Growth With Family

Coastal Asphalt

Since 2008, Coastal Asphalt has grown from a seven-person startup to a 200-employee full-service paving contractor serving the Carolinas and Georgia. Here is how they did it.

April 9, 2026

Large group of workers in safety vests and casual attire standing together in front of an industrial building with an American flag