Category: Asphalt
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Staying Ahead of PAGA Reform: How Businesses Can Strengthen Compliance and Safeguard Operations
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California is well-known for having some of the most rigorous labor requirements in the United States, especially concerning employee meal and rest breaks. These regulations have been in place for over two decades, but recent legislative changes raise the stakes for non-compliance. As of July 1, 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA),…
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Labor Shortage Isn’t What You Think It Is
When I see current articles that mention the COVID-19 pandemic now, it almost seems quaint or odd. I am generally struck with a brief moment of realization that, in my head, sounds something like, “oh yeah, that was terrible, and crazy.” However, it’s still really valuable as a marker, as it represents, perhaps, the largest…
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FAYAT Completes Deal, Fully Acquires LeeBoy
Three months ago, FAYAT, a family-owned global leader in construction equipment who reported $5.7 billion in revenue for 2024, shook the asphalt industry to the core with their planned acquisition of the Lincolnton, North Carolina, based manufacturer. When the news first broke, it was originally thought that the deal might not close until the end…
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Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: How Superior Construction Built Resilient Coastal Infrastructure
Three years ago I sat at my desk and saw the photos and videos posted online in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. I felt a catch in my throat as I saw what happened to the small community just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. You see, I grew up in the state of…
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Building More Than Roads: A New Approach to Growth in the Asphalt Industry
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In an industry known for grit, legacy, and tradition, Ali Williams brings something different to the table: perspective. As Business Development Manager for Elite Paving, she doesn’t just help grow the company’s client base — she’s helping to reshape how the asphalt industry presents itself, both to potential customers and future workers. Williams is part…
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Equipment Today Announces Winners of the 2025 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award
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in Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Attachments, Awards, Compact Excavators, Compact Track Loaders, Compaction Equipment, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Contractors’ Top 50, Crane, Crawler Dozers, Crawler Excavators, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Excavators ||Attachments, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, GPS, Laser & Other, Lifting Equipment, Machine Grade Control, Pavement Maintenance, Rental, Skid Steer Loaders, Top Story, Track Loaders, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Wheel Dozers, Wheel Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Worksite EquipmentFor 15 years, Equipment Today’s Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award has served as the voice of the industry, representing your equipment priorities and preferences when it comes to exploring new market offerings. The annual Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award is designed to recognize the best new product introductions and enhancements throughout the construction…
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Heat Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews in the Sunbelt
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in Application, Asphalt, Blacktop, Business, Compaction, Construction News, Construction Safety, Dirt Work, Featured, Infrastructure, Labor & Workforce Development, Maintenance, Milling, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Paving, Plants, Policy Matters, Production, safety, Seal Coating, Sealcoating, Striping, Top Story, WorkforceImagine if tomorrow you woke up and heard a news report stating that a few states had passed laws which ban local governments from requiring workzone barriers like cones or concrete blocks? Or what if you heard they forbid localities from requiring a flagger for road work? Your first reaction might be to fact-check the…
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Cloud-Based Asphalt Management Systems | Optimize Efficiency & Boost Profitability
In the world of heavy construction materials, asphalt production is one of the most complex and demanding sectors. Yet for years, many asphalt producers have relied on outdated methods for scheduling, dispatching, and communication. This reliance has led to inefficiencies, disconnected data, and operational slowdowns that eat into profitability. Sound familiar? It’s a challenge many…
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What Is VRAM? Void-Reducing Asphalt Membranes for Joint Longevity
In the past three years I’ve visited a fair number of jobsites to see how blacktop crews do a lot of what they do on a day-to-day basis. However, I haven’t undergone a lot of what I think of as “formal” training. Thankfully, last year I connected with Shelly & Sands, a large road work…
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No Shortcuts: Why Safety Is the Main Route in Road Construction
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August marks the final push of the summer, when, if you’re not on holiday, you’re gearing up for those last few weeks of long hours finishing those projects that need to get done before the fall freeze. For roadbuilders, it can be an especially hectic time as projects are kicked into overdrive to meet seasonal…