Asphalt Contractor Magazine

08/19/2026

"Trivial red tape." That is how the sponsor of H.R. 6213 described the OSHA heat standard his bill would permanently block.

The rule would have required a quart of cool water per worker per hour once the heat index hit 80 degrees, shaded break areas, an acclimatization plan for new hires, and a paid 15-minute break every two hours at 90 degrees.

Forty-eight workers died from environmental heat exposure in 2024. Half of them worked in construction.

The House committee advanced the bill 18 to 15 on a party-line vote. A Senate version sits with the HELP chairman who introduced it.

House committee advanced H.R. 6213 on a party-line vote, permanently barring OSHA's heat standard. What the ban means for asphalt and road crews.

08/19/2026

Editor-in-Chief of the past 4 years, Brandon Noel, announces he is stepping away from role with the magazine, and joins contractor side of the industry, full-time.

Brandon Noel, Editor-in-Chief, announces that he is stepping away from his role at the magazine, as he joins the contractor side of the industry full-time.

08/10/2026

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08/07/2026

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08/06/2026

The next federal highway bill is up against a hard deadline, and the Senate just moved to buy more time. The proposed extension would push the September 30 expiration to December 11. Here is what the National Asphalt Pavement Association and congressional leaders said about it, and what a short-term extension means for contractors and their pipelines.

The Senate's highway bill extension would push the deadline to December 11. Here is what NAPA and Congress said, and what it means for contractors.

07/28/2026

The value of IGNITE Construction Summit extends well beyond the event itself.

The ideas you gain, the people you meet, and the conversations you have can impact your business long after you head home.

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07/22/2026

You've been in the industry for years. That doesn't mean it's time to stop learning.

Stay ahead of emerging trends, discover fresh ideas, reconnect with familiar faces, and build new relationships with the next generation of industry leaders.

No matter how long you've been in the industry, there's always something new to learn at IGNITE Construction Summit.

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07/17/2026

Take a look at the IGNITE Construction Summit schedule and discover the sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities designed to help you grow and strengthen your business.

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07/14/2026

Starting your career in the construction industry?

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Your future starts at IGNITE Construction Summit.

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07/09/2026

2027 is coming whether you're ready or not.

Why wait for the calendar to change? Kick off your planning early with fresh ideas, expert insights, and the connections that can help you hit the ground running.

2027 prep starts at IGNITE

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