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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

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Asphalt Contractor Reveals 2026 Tandem Roller Spec Guide

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From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt

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Cold Recycling's Biggest Champion Wants To Change How Roads Are Built

September 14, 2026

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Under the Stadium Lights: A Perspective On Proficiency Testing

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