Clean Air & Cool Cities

Urban heat island reduction: how asphalt pavements can help

National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

November 11, 2013

Top 40 Pavement Repair Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

Top 40 Striping Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

Top 40 Pavement Repair Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

The pavement repair sector recorded the most dramatic per-contractor reversal of any category in this year's report.

Top 40 Striping Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

The strongest category for sub-contracting tells us that while volume fell, profits were consistent with previous years' data.

Top 40 Sealcoating Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

For the second consecutive category in this year's report, last year's projected decline failed to materialize at the contractor level.

Top 40 Paving Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

The data is more nuanced than ever before, and the story of where the industry is going feels full of an anxiety.

Top Contractors Of 2026: Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Reveals Winners

This award spotlights the top contractors in the paving, sealcoating, striping and pavement repair markets.

Survey: Construction Labor Shortages Remain a Concern Despite Limited AI Disruption

The survey found construction companies continue to struggle with skilled labor shortages, rising costs and supply chain challenges, while most workers remain confident their jobs are protected from AI.

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Submission Form for Paving: Parking Lot Award

Pavement Awards 2026 Parking Lot

Nominations Open for 2027 Pavement Awards

These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry.

Pavement Awards 2027

Work Zone Safety Hinges on Visibility, Driver Recognition and Timing

Work zone risks remain high as short-term setups and driver behavior create hazards. Visibility, recognition and timing play a critical role in preventing incidents.

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I Learned Crack Sealing In A Desert Rainstorm | No Edge Lines Season 3 Episode 4

Desert conditions and extreme temperatures push pavements to their limits, and learning how to repair them is even harder when you're fighting bad weather.

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8 Best Practices for Safer, Cleaner Pavement Projects

Elgin Sweeper Company, subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation

Construction sites generate dust, debris, and loose materials that can quickly create safety hazards and environmental concerns.

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5 Preconstruction Tips To Improve Mat Quality

Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance

Mat quality starts long before the paver rolls.

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