Asphalt Contractor Magazine

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

As OSHA continues shaping its heat safety rule, the balance between worker protection and operational feasibility will remain a central point of discussion across the construction industry.
🔗 Read the full story on Asphalt Contractor:
👉 https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/article/22954077/american-road-and-transportation-builders-association-artba-artba-responds-to-oshas-proposed-heat-safety-rule
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ARTBA urges a performance-based approach to OSHA’s proposed heat safety rule, citing flexibility, feasibility, and shared responsibility for worker safety.

10/31/2025

Submissions now close Oct 31 at midnight! These awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry.

10/01/2025

Leadership that truly connects goes beyond strategy. It requires trust, collaboration, and the ability to engage both the brain and the heart.

At , keynote speaker René Rodriguez will deliver ENGAGE: The Neuroscience of Leadership, a powerful session packed with tools you can apply immediately to inspire your team and lead with impact

Don’t miss this keynote on December 3, 2025, from 4 PM to 5 PM at Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, FL.

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

09/29/2025

Customer satisfaction is always a hot topic, but with pressure to outperform the competition, it is more important than ever.

At IGNITE 2025, Adapting to Customer Behavior will give contractors strategies to understand today’s consumer and keep satisfaction levels high.

Todd Eichholz, CEO of A&A Paving, and Justin Lanham, Senior Project Manager at Alpha Paving, will share insights on the three R’s of customer satisfaction: retention, related sales and referrals. Attendees will walk away with actionable ideas they can put to work immediately.

Be in the room on Thursday, December 4, when Todd and Justin lead this workshop at Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, Florida, from 9 until 10 in the morning.

VIEW FULL SCHEDULE >> https://igniteconstructionsummit.com/event-schedule/

09/25/2025

As businesses grow, so do the challenges. From knowing when to scale to bouncing back from setbacks, resilience is the difference between struggling and succeeding.

At IGNITE 2025, Overcoming Challenges in Scaling Up & Building a Resilient Organization will bring together contractors who have faced these hurdles head-on.

Nick Yoss, Owner of Synergy Pavement, Dejah Anderson, COO of Anderson Striping + Construction, and Kyle Batholomew, Owner of Bart’s Asphalt, will share how they built companies strong enough to withstand recessions, supply chain disruptions, and shifts in demand.

Be part of this discussion at Opa Sol in Clearwater Beach, FL on Thursday, December 4, beginning at 10 o’clock in the morning and wrapping up at 11AM.

LEARN MORE >> https://igniteconstructionsummit.com/

09/23/2025

Regulations and legal trends can shift overnight, and contractors are often the first to feel the impact. From immigration laws to litigation, the risks are real and profitability is always on the line.

At IGNITE 2025, Staying Ahead of Risk with Josh Ferguson will provide contractors with the information they need to protect their businesses.

Josh Ferguson, Partner at Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP, will share insights on today’s most pressing legal issues and deliver practical strategies you can take back to your company.

Join this important session on Thursday, December 4, when Josh takes the stage at Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, Florida, beginning at 11:15 in the morning and wrapping up at 12:15 in the afternoon.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER >> https://events.american-tradeshow.com/ignite25

09/17/2025

Change is constant in this industry. The leaders who thrive are the ones who evolve instead of resisting what is ahead.

At IGNITE 2025, Evolve or Be Eliminated: How Forward-Thinking Businesses Thrive in Uncertainty will feature Ryan Laughlin, President and CEO of PLM, and Travis Stokes, President of Action Asphalt. Together, they will share real-world lessons on adapting to shifts in equipment, materials, and workforce dynamics and how embracing change has fueled their success.

Be part of this conversation on Friday morning, December 5, when Ryan and Travis take the stage at Opal Sol in Clearwater Beach, Florida, from 9AM until 10AM.

SECURE YOUR SPOT >> https://events.american-tradeshow.com/ignite25

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!