Category: Management
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What the PERMIT Act Means for Contractors: Faster Reviews, Fewer Delays
Washington has been busy reshaping how Clean Water Act permitting works, and for once, the changes appear aimed at reducing headaches rather than adding new ones. That’s really good news, considering that in our 2026 State of the Roadbuilding Industry contractor survey, one of the biggest concerns voiced by contractors was in regards to permitting…
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4 Major Takeaways From The IGNITE Construction Summit 2025
The IGNITE Construction Summit will always have an important place in my life, not just as the Editor-in-Chief of Pavement Maintenance, but because it was the firs place I started to build my own relationships with people in the industry. For the first few months I was in this job, all the relationships with blacktop…
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CSP Consultants Reports Strong 2025 Project Pace, Forecasts Growth Into 2026
CSP Consultants Group reports steady project activity through 2025, with 77 projects completed so far this year and 33 more underway. Several of the active projects rank among the largest in the company’s portfolio. The firm has posted compound annual growth of 40% to 50% since 2016, driven by a model that combines design, procurement,…
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100% Recycled Asphalt to Slurry Seal Pavement | VSS Macropaver Preservation
In an industry often defined by incremental improvements, VSS Macropaver has taken a bold step: combining a production-grade slurry / micro surfacing paver with fully recycled asphalt (RAP) to deliver high-performance pavement preservation solutions. In a recent interview, Jeff Roberts, President of VSS International, walked me through how their Macropaver equipment works in a slurry…
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5 Ways Construction Technology is Transforming Asphalt Contracting Operations
The most successful paving contractors aren’t just skilled at laying asphalt – they’ve mastered the art of operational efficiency. While many companies rely on established manual workflows, forward-thinking firms are leveraging construction software to create competitive advantages that translate directly to their bottom line. The technology exists today to create connected workflows that span every…
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How Asphalt Contractors Can Profit by Adding Crushing Operations
For many asphalt and pavement maintenance contractors, the piles of leftover millings, broken concrete, and truck washouts that accumulate over a season are seen as waste, a problem to be dealt with, material to be hauled away somewhere. In some areas this waste even comes with its own costs associated with dumping it. But a…
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Palfinger Launches Financial Services Program for U.S. Equipment Buyers
Palfinger has launched Palfinger Financial Services, a new program that provides financing options for businesses purchasing its cranes, hooklifts and truck-mounted equipment in the United States. The program offers a streamlined online application process, with credit decisions available in one to two hours and funding typically within 24 to 48 hours. Businesses can bundle installation…
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Pavewise Secures $2.5 Million to Streamline Road Construction Compliance
Pavewise, a construction technology company focused on road project compliance and efficiency, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by C2 Ventures. The investment will fuel expansion of the company’s software platform that integrates production tracking, compliance automation and weather data for paving contractors. The funding round included participation from Connectic, Service Provider Capital…
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Be the Problem Solver Clients Remember
As asphalt contractors we wear many hats, but the most critical one is that of a problem solver. Every day, we navigate a maze of challenges—crumbling pavement, tight schedules, or complex site conditions. Yet, the problems that matter most are those of our clients. By focusing on their needs and delivering creative, practical solutions, we…
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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…