Category: Sweepers
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How the New NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors from Legal Risk
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Power sweeping and property management companies often encounter safety issues, such as slip and fall accidents, which can result in litigation. These incidents not only pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals but also have significant financial implications for companies. To address these challenges, the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has…
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How the New NAPSA Power Sweeping Standard Protects Contractors from Legal Risk
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Power sweeping and property management companies often encounter safety issues, such as slip and fall accidents, which can result in litigation. These incidents not only pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals but also have significant financial implications for companies. To address these challenges, the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has…
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National Street Sweeper Test Highlights Microplastic Removal and Water Quality Impact
For the first time in over 25 years, a comprehensive, grant-funded national test of street sweeper performance took place the second week of July, marking a pivotal moment for the power sweeping industry. Designed and conducted by WSA’s Director, Ranger Kidwell-Ross, along with noted testing authority, Roger Sutherland, the testing process was administered by the…
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Frequently Asked Questions to Pavement Award
1. How do I submit a nomination? CLICK HERE and select the category you choose to submit a nomination for. All applications must be submitted electronically. Applications emailed to Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction staff or submitted through social media channels will not be considered. 2. Can I nominate my company? Yes, absolutely. 3. Can I…
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Pavement’s Top 25 New Products Award: Nominations Open
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in Chip Seal Equipment & Materials, Cracksealing Equipment & Materials, Featured, Geotextiles & Paving Fabrics, Infrared Repair Machines, Marking Removal, Microsurfacing Equipment & Materials, Milling, Patching, Patching Equipment & Materials, Pavement Marking & Striping, Paving, Paving & Pavement Maintenance Tools, Planers & Milling Machines, Preservation, Sealcoating, Sealcoating Equipment & Materials, Slurry Seal Equipment & Materials, Striping, Sweepers, Sweeping, Top 25 Products, Walk-Behind StripersNominations are open for Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction’s Top 25 New Products award spotlights new-to-market and enhanced innovations in the paving and pavement maintenance sectors. The new product must be a product, machine, tool, solution, software or equipment designed for the paving and pavement maintenance sectors, including products from the following categories: Compaction, Milling Machines, Pavers,…
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Nominations Open for 2026 Pavement Awards
Nominations are open for the 2026 Pavement Awards, presented by Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction. These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Limit one nomination per company per category. Nominees can be nominated in different categories: Click THE CATEGORY NAME from the list below to access the nomination forms. Please note,…
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PAVE/X Headed To The Big Easy for 2026!
After a tremendous year two event, PAVE/X has solidified its position as the top tradeshow for paving and pavement maintenance professionals – and we’re not done growing yet – not by a long shot. For its third year, PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience will be bringing their event to New Orleans February 9-12th 2026 at the…
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Prioritizing Mental Health Over Branding
When I came into the asphalt industry, mid-way through 2022, one of the first calls I took was with the man who people told me was an “asphalt influencer,” and since I was so new I wanted to make sure I connected with him as soon as I could. I remember not really knowing what…
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How Parking Lot and Street Sweepers Enhance Safety
Parking lot and street sweepers are often overlooked, yet play a vital role in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of shopping centers and city streets. These machines are more than just tools for tidying up; they are crucial in preventing accidents and ensuring public safety. In shopping centers, parking lot sweepers remove hazardous debris such…
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NASCAR Relies On Road Sweepers For Safety And Performance
Every year, more than 100,000 people attend the 36 official NASCAR races around the country. The popularity of the motor-sport has grown significantly over the last decade, and each individual race becomes a sort of multi-day event where fans congregate to, not just watch the race, but hang out, enjoy tail-gaiting, swap stories, and find…