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New Talent Marketplace Targets Skilled Labor Gaps in Construction

Espire Collective

Espire Collective launches a vetted talent marketplace designed to help construction firms access experienced professionals amid ongoing labor shortages.

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Construction’s Labor Crisis Isn’t About Hiring — It’s About Execution

As 41% of the construction workforce nears retirement, contractors can’t hire their way out of the labor shortage. Execution, technology and workforce amplification are becoming the industry’s critical advantage.

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Inside the Growth of Laser Pavement Solutions

Cam Roberts, President of Laser Pavement Solutions, shares how innovation, relationships, and a “gut instinct” approach helped him grow a thriving pavement maintenance business.

The 2026 State Of The Road Building Industry: Use Caution Ahead

Contractors say the work is there, but some cracks in the system are starting to show. How will funding, labor, sustainability, and other pressures shape the year ahead for the asphalt industry?

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Rethinking Leadership In The Asphalt Industry

Central Paving, LLC

Discover how cultural shifts are changing what it means to be an effective leader in the asphalt industry.

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What ARTBA’s 2026 Reauthorization Blueprint Means For The Road Building Industry

From rising project delays to inflation-driven cost increases, workforce shortages, Buy America pressures, and work zone safety concerns, this report shows where federal policy must evolve to keep the industry building.

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From Blacktop To Desktop: Contractor Built Software Solutions

How a lifelong paving contractor turned frustration into innovation with a new field-driven asset management tool.

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A Technician’s Role Ensuring Asphalt Quality And Performance

Quality Control Inspector Tracy Richard shares her path from laborer to field technician, overseeing mix designs, testing and paving quality in the asphalt industry.

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Mental Health In The Asphalt Industry | No Edge Lines Season 3 Premiere

World of Asphalt conversations that go deeper than equipment, focusing on mindset, leadership, and taking care of yourself in the asphalt industry.

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5 Tips to Ensure Your Workflows Are As Smooth As Your Roads

Asphalt contractors embracing construction software are finding game-changing efficiencies across bidding, scheduling, field execution, and maintenance.

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How Government Shutdowns Impact Construction Labor and Infrastructure Projects

When Washington stops, America’s builders stall. Each federal shutdown halts legal immigration programs vital to the construction industry — freezing the workforce needed to keep infrastructure moving.

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Women Advancing in Construction: Career Paths and Industry Perspectives

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

The asphalt and construction industries offer diverse career paths, from editorial and marketing to association leadership.

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