Asphalt Contractor Magazine

09/15/2025

In this industry, unpredictability is a given. The leaders who succeed are the ones who master what’s within their control.

At IGNITE 2025, Jake Thompson, Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, will deliver the keynote Controlling the Controllables. He’ll share practical ways to maximize impact, sustain momentum, and keep teams focused—no matter the obstacles.

You’ll walk away ready to lead with confidence by focusing on what matters most: attitude, effort, inputs, and focus.

Join us on the morning of Friday, December 5, as Jake takes the stage at Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, Florida, guiding contractors through an empowering session that runs from 10:15AM until 11:45AM.

REGISTER TODAY >> https://events.american-tradeshow.com/ignite25

09/04/2025

Everyone agrees that "work zone safety" is an important issue, so why are some states rolling back or prohibiting rules requiring broader protections for the men and women who are most vulnerable: road crews working in close proximity to hot mix asphalt.
Read more about the worrying trend here 👉🏻

New state laws block local heat protections for outdoor workers. Rising extreme heat days put asphalt crews at greater risk.

08/25/2025

Last chance to win FREE lunch from WIRTGEN GROUP for the series. Enter here by August 31st: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/page/paversnapshot

And congrats to our July winner, Austin Bridge and Road!

08/18/2025

It was great talking with Eric Kohout today at the Booth as they showed off their new and improved CAT 140 Lever Motor Grader. This thing is packed with new features, amenities, and ready-to-go technology for a variety of needs and jobsite situations.

08/04/2025

📣FIRST EVER! Asphalt industry survey for contractors. We want to know what's REALLY HAPPENING out there on the ground! Please, take 5 minutes and fill out this short questionnaire to help us shape our end-of-the-year State of the Industry report.

Get your voice heard in the 2025 Asphalt Contractor Industry Survey. Your insights on labor, bidding, equipment, delays, and materials will help shape the next State of the Industry report. Quick, multiple choice. Real contractor feedback.

07/29/2025

You have until FRIDAY to submit your photos to win FREE lunch from the Wirtgen Group for the month of July!

Submit your photos here: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/page/millingsnapshot

And CONGRATS to the June winner - City of Mesquite, TX Government!

07/25/2025

Congrats to Charbon Contacting - the June winner for the Wirtgen Group Milling Summer Snapshot! Their crew wins free lunch and Wirtgen swag!

Want to win for July? Register here: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/page/millingsnapshot

07/24/2025

BREAKING: The FEMA Act of 2025 is here—and it changes the game for road builders working in disaster zones.
✅ Faster reimbursements
✅ Streamlined permitting
✅ Strong emphasis on resilient, hazard-proof design
If you’re building back, you better be building smarter.
Read the full breakdown 👉 https://www.forconstructionpros.com/asphalt/application/policy-matters/article/22946378/what-the-fema-act-of-2025-means-for-road-builders-resilience-is-now-the-standard

Discover how the FEMA Act of 2025 impacts road construction after disasters. Learn why resilient road design now plays a critical role in FEMA funding eligibility for contractors and DOTs.

07/23/2025

🔥 Milling Crews — July Is YOUR Month 🔥
Do you and your crew make the ground rumble? We want to see it.

📸 Snap a pic of your milling crew in action — machines ripping up a highway, crews grinding away a parking lot, however you put your Group machine to work!

🥪 One lucky crew will win a free lunch on us, and the best photos get featured on ForConstructionPros.com.

Let’s see who owns the road this month.
👉 Submit your July Milling Snapshot: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/page/millingsnapshot

07/19/2025

🚧 New legislation is reshaping how federal dollars support low-carbon asphalt and concrete. The Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act picks up where the Inflation Reduction Act left off — or was defunded.

🔎 We break down what this means for producers, what’s missing from the new bill, and why it might matter more than ever to pay attention to the fine print.

📖 Read more:
👉 https://www.forconstructionpros.com/sustainability/article/22945809/new-legislation-targets-emissions-in-asphalt-and-concrete-after-ira-rollbacks

The Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act revives gutted IRA programs with smaller funding and new branding. Here's what it really means for producers.

07/16/2025

From labor gaps to the legislative outlook, the 2025 National Asphalt Pavement Association Midyear Meeting in Louisville was packed with insight for contractors, producers, and industry leaders. Whether you were there or not, here’s a quick recap of some big points.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/asphalt/business/article/22945452/national-asphalt-pavement-association-napa-key-takeaways-from-the-2025-napa-midyear-conference-in-louisville

Recap the key takeaways from the 2025 NAPA Mid-Year Meeting in Louisville—from legislation updates and safety initiatives to workforce development and why every asphalt contractor should have a seat at the table.