Expert Columns

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Keeping One of North Carolina's Busiest Beach Routes Moving

How one contractor navigated a compressed schedule, seasonal traffic and complex logistics to rehabilitate U.S. 74.

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Using Intelligent Compaction Data as a Quality-Control Shield

October 16, 2026

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AI in Construction: Building Capacity, Not Replacing Workers

October 15, 2026

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Construction Fleet Readiness: Use This Paving Project Playbook

October 6, 2026

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Preventive Maintenance: Overlooking Attachments Is a Costly 'Time-Saver'

September 30, 2026

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The Parking Lot Problem: Hidden Risks Owners Often Miss

September 29, 2026

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Millions of women in construction and other industries still lack properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE), creating safety hazards, psychological stress and reduced jobsite efficiency.

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Self-Healing Asphalt: Fact Versus Fiction

Here’s what contractors need to know about what’s real, what’s experimental, and what still pays the bills.

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Beyond The Refinery Fence: Fueling The Squeeze

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California’s Benicia refinery is shutting down in 2026, removing nearly half of Northern California’s paving-grade asphalt supply and tightening diesel markets statewide.

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Agentic AI Brings Intelligence and Automation to Preconstruction Planning

Agentic AI is transforming preconstruction by automating data analysis, risk management and coordination, helping construction teams reduce errors, control costs and improve project outcomes.

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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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Breaking the Mold: How Cloud Tech is Shaping the Future of Asphalt Production

Is outdated scheduling and disconnected data holding back your asphalt operations? Discover how cloud-based, real-time systems streamline dispatch, enhance visibility, and deliver higher efficiency—transforming profitability and customer satisfaction.

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9 Steps To Keep New Asphalt Crew Members From Quitting

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These nine field-tested strategies will help you integrate workers faster and reduce turnover across your pavement maintenance operation.

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U.S. Infrastructure Is Stuck In The 20th Century

Those who don't know their history, are doomed to repeat it. If the United States cannot overcome political pettiness for the greater good, those who come after us will have an even bigger mess to clean up.

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Equipment Sale Leaseback: IRS vs. FASB Considerations

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When it comes to IRS tax considerations or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) considerations for an equipment sale leaseback, here are several key points to keep in mind.

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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!

Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins

Sentry Insurance

You can reduce the risk of cave-ins by implementing robust protective measures, conducting a thorough soil analysis, proper training, and maintaining vigilant inspection routines.

Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.

Improve Construction Project Performance by Implementing a Success System

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How can you improve your construction project performance and eliminate potential issues that occur on your projects?

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