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Thrive Rather Than Survive in Construction

Construction Business Coaching

Most company owners want to keep doing business the same old way, hoping to get positive results while the world and economy change around them. Even if survival is your goal, it will not be business as usual.

Thriving will take determination, a decision to change, realistic leadership, and decisive choices. Don’t just survive. Make it your goal to thrive!

February's Nonresidential Construction Spending Was Up

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

According to the Associated Builders and Contractors' analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau, nonresidential construction spending rose to the highest level on record in February 2025.

A surge in highway and street spending accounted for more than 40% of the increase.

Hamm Launches Smart Compact Pro for Automated Compaction

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

Smart Compact Pro makes a decisive contribution to extending the service life of road surfaces and reduces construction and renovation costs as well as potential additional expenditures at the contractor's expense.

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World of Asphalt 2025: Recap And Highlights

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Streaming updates LIVE from the WoA showroom floor in St. Louis, MO, all in one place. Check back regularly March 25-27 for new products, booth interviews, events, news, and more!

Only a few minutes after the show has ended, and people are already hard at work tearing up carpet, and removing equipment.

Built for the Road

BOMAG Americas Inc.

Meet BOMAG’s highway-class powerhouses: the CR 1030 T and CR 820 T.

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ShoulderMaster Unveils Skid Steer Center Paver at World of Asphalt 2025

ShoulderMaster LLC

ShoulderMaster will spotlight its new center paver at World of Asphalt - booth 6727.

The 3 Phases of Technology Adoption: Understand, Adjust and Integrate

RDO Equipment Co.

From complex mining environments to mega highway restoration projects, many contractors embrace the latest solutions to optimize machine performance. Hear from industry experts on how tech can intelligently shape the world with the data to prove it.

Vögele's Dash 3 pavers include a mobile feeder and additional screed. When the Vögele paver operator receives real-time survey info, they can adjust feeder speed or screed level. Fleet managers partner with operators to review datasets and identify where they can make changes.

Solutions for Every Size Patching Job

Crafco's Kevin Owens, territory manager, highlights the features that make the Patcher II and EZ Patcher go-to machines for customers during World of Asphalt.

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A New Generation of Roller Couplings From Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord Corporation

Regal Rexnord's Business Development Manager Mark Johns and Sales Director Jon Siverling discuss how the CENTAFLEX-TIR and the company’s full portfolio are supporting the needs of today’s aggregate and asphalt pros.

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Volvo CE Debuts Compactor, Hauler Upgrades and Incoming Electric Model

Volvo Construction Equipment

Displayed at World of Asphalt 2025, updates to Volvo CE's SD75 and SD45 soil compactors and the PT125 pneumatic tire roller include features that enhance safety, serviceability and the user interface for operators.

To maximize uptime, Volvo doubled the diesel particulate filter (DPF) replacement intervals on these machines from 3,000 to 6,000 hours on the SD45, SD75 and PT125.

Take A Walk Around Astec's Booth at World of Asphalt

Astec Industries Inc.

Astec's Jaco Van De Merwe showcases what the company has on display at World of Asphalt this year.

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Topcon Adds to Road Construction Technology Offerings

Topcon Positioning Systems

With improvements to its road surface scanning tech, expanded aftermarket solutions for pavers, and a new solution for soil compactors and asphalt rollers, Topcon expands its product portfolio for contractors working the roads.

Topcon expands its road construction technology portfolio with new workflow solutions for scanning, paving and compaction.

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