Category: Blacktop
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FAYAT To Acquire LeeBoy From ST Engineering
Late last night for those on the east coast of the United States, the news dropped that FAYAT Group signed a definitive agreement with ST Engineering to acquire LeeBoy, the well-known U.S. manufacturer of road construction and maintenance equipment. This move represents a strategic expansion for FAYAT, deepening its presence in the North American market…
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The Future of Paving: Automation In Road Construction
When people talk about automation in paving, I’ve noticed that the conversation usually veers toward extremes. Either we’re moments away from handing over the job to machines, or we’re still decades off from anything more than some fancy sensors and buzzers. It’s not surprising that the reality is a bit messier. While I was at…
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The Future of Paving: Automation In Road Construction
When people talk about automation in paving, I’ve noticed that the conversation usually veers toward extremes. Either we’re moments away from handing over the job to machines, or we’re still decades off from anything more than some fancy sensors and buzzers. It’s not surprising that the reality is a bit messier. While I was at…
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Big Tech Roundtable 3.0: Automation Nation
Every year the machines we use for road building and infrastructure get smarter, helping workers build stronger, smoother, and longer-lasting pavements. More processes are automated now that every before, and it’s not stopping any time soon. We wanted to sit down with some of the top automation companies in the industry, cut through the hype…
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Nominations Open for 2026 Pavement Awards
Nominations are open for the 2026 Pavement Awards, presented by Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction. These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Limit one nomination per company per category. Nominees can be nominated in different categories: Click THE CATEGORY NAME from the list below to access the nomination forms. Please note,…
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PAVE/X Headed To The Big Easy for 2026!
After a tremendous year two event, PAVE/X has solidified its position as the top tradeshow for paving and pavement maintenance professionals – and we’re not done growing yet – not by a long shot. For its third year, PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience will be bringing their event to New Orleans February 9-12th 2026 at the…
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Prioritizing Mental Health Over Branding
When I came into the asphalt industry, mid-way through 2022, one of the first calls I took was with the man who people told me was an “asphalt influencer,” and since I was so new I wanted to make sure I connected with him as soon as I could. I remember not really knowing what…
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Contractor Snapshot: Asphalt Authority Focus On Quality And Care
Growing up in the asphalt and pavement industry is often the start of a pavement maintenance company. But not every company origin starts with a knack for marketing and returning interest in asphalt. Starting a business takes a lot of determination and can take a significant team effort. With enough dedication and effort, a company…
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Real Time Density Scan For Asphalt, From GSSI and HAMM
When it comes to asphalt paving, density is the name of the game. Having access to data, faster and more accurately delivered, means a whole host of savings and benefits for contractors. There are big benefits to fewer passes, not to mention, no over-compaction. With this in mind, and the industry changing at an ever…
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Contractor Snapshot: Building Trust With Asphalt
When running a business, a huge part of keeping it functioning is having good customer service. If you’re just starting out, keeping customer relations at top of mind is all the more important. Treating your customers well and ensuring constant communication can become key foundational qualities of your company. To succeed in customer-based industries, it…