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CLOSED: Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction’s 2026 Top Contractor Award

This survey of paving and pavement maintenance contractors helps develop an objective and verifiable listing in each of the four industry segments. Submissions close April 17, 2026 at 11:59pm central.

Love’s Asphalt Turns A Weekend Project Into A Community Statement

Love's Asphalt Solutions

By donating time, labor, and expertise, Love’s Asphalt transformed a neglected school campus and earned the 2026 Good Neighbor Award.

Aerial view of school campus with multiple buildings, trees, and green spaces

Bobcat Company Unveils T86-2 Compact Track Loader as Part of Its Loader Evolution Lineup

Solving Today’s Jobsite Challenges

Bobcat skid-steer loader at night with dramatic industrial lighting beams

Putting People First, On Camera and On the Job

Libs Paving earned the 2026 Best Marketing Video Award by showcasing its people, culture and core values in an authentic brand film focused on pride, teamwork and quality.

Asphalt Still Has New Places To Go

ACI Asphalt Contractors Inc

When other options proved too costly, Asphalt Contractors Inc. delivered a bold indoor asphalt solution that reshaped an industrial facility and earned them the 2026 Paving: Non-Parking Lot Award.

Construction team in high-visibility safety vests standing in industrial warehouse space

Paving the Unpavable: How a Solar-Covered Parking Lot Set a New Standard

Howard Companies

Howard Companies has won the 2026 award winner for Paving: Parking Lot for their work on an innovative parking lot paving project beneath low-clearance solar canopies.

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Under The Bright Lights: Feeling Safe vs. Being Safe

Portable Lighting Solutions

Shooting at night on a real highway work zone changed how I see safety.

Worker in bright green shirt standing near illuminated vehicle at night

Why ADA Compliance Is More Important Than Ever For Property Managers

EverLine Coatings

How small oversights in striping, signage, and maintenance can turn into costly violations, and how contractors can help clients stay ahead of the curve.

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Tools For Managing Rising Highway Construction Costs

International Grooving & Grinding Association

Pavement preservation techniques offer lower-cost repair solutions that last for decades.

Industrial tanker truck on concrete surface with frost or moisture

Is A CRM Right For Your Pavement Business?

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

Here is what you need to know about preparation, training, integration, and whether CRM is the right move for your business.

Two construction workers in safety vests and hard hats collaborate on a laptop

Night Work On A Live Highway | No Edge Lines Season 3 Episode 2

Portable Lighting Solutions

In this episode of No Edge Lines, Brandon travels outside Knoxville, Tennessee, to experience one of the most hazardous environments in road construction: night work on an active highway.

Workers in safety gear near industrial equipment with 'Real Life Danger' text

Pavement Pros: Plan Before Purchase

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

A contractor’s cautionary tale shows why planning, budgeting, and market evaluation should come before buying that next shiny new piece of equipment.

Yellow construction bulldozers with metal tracked wheels on muddy construction site

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