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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.

Big Apple Services Delivers Precision On Pivotal Urban Corridor

Big Apples Services

Big Apple Services earned the 2026 Superior Striper Award for its work on Decatur’s bike lane initiative and delivering consistent jobsite execution.

Aerial view of urban intersection with traffic lanes, crosswalks, and green bicycle paths

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

Ranger Kidwell-Ross And The Case For Why Sweeping Matters

World Sweeping Association

For decades, he challenged the pavement industry to rethink sweeping as a critical tool for protecting water quality and improving environmental outcomes.

Construction worker in blue hard hat and orange safety vest near street sweeping truck

From the Brink to the Benchmark: How Petra Paving Became 2026 Contractor of the Year

Small beginnings, grit, and an unshakeable family culture built one of the industry’s most respected contractors.

Petra Paving work crew in safety vests standing in front of red trucks and equipment

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.

Group of ten people standing together in front of sports team year posters

Service That Shapes An Industry

Honoring Pat Weiler with the 2026 Alan Curtis Industry Service Award.

Executive standing in front of large yellow Weller industrial machinery in warehouse

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

Dark-To-Dark: DeHart Asphalt Never Gives Up

DeHart Asphalt Solutions

How a small, family-run shop became one of Arizona’s most trusted names in pavement maintenance.

Aerial view of suburban neighborhood with curved streets and mountain range in distance

More Than Membership: The Power of Connection Through NAPSA

North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)

In challenging economic times, it’s easy to focus on cutting costs. But some investments deliver lasting returns.

Orange street sweeper clearing fallen autumn leaves on cobblestone street

What’s Your Company Culture And Why Should You Care?

T&N Asphalt Services

Here’s why culture matters in pavement work and how simple actions can transform it.

Road construction site with yellow paver, orange roller, and workers laying fresh asphalt

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

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