Category: Maintenance
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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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10 Essential Sealcoating Strategies | For Construction Pros
Sealcoating is a significant part of our industry, whether directly or indirectly. Most of us deal with it in some capacity — and for many, it’s a substantial part of their business. This prompted me to reflect on various strategies and lessons learned over the years to optimize sealcoating jobs. When considering this topic, I…
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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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NASCAR Relies On Road Sweepers For Safety And Performance
Every year, more than 100,000 people attend the 36 official NASCAR races around the country. The popularity of the motor-sport has grown significantly over the last decade, and each individual race becomes a sort of multi-day event where fans congregate to, not just watch the race, but hang out, enjoy tail-gaiting, swap stories, and find…
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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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EverLine Coatings Write Up | For Construction Pros
In the pavement maintenance industry, products that market themselves as green, eco-conscious, or sustainable often have the unwarranted reputation of being inferior to their traditional counterparts. On the one hand, it isn’t without precedent. There are examples from early adopters in the field of environmentally conscious products that may have come to market too soon,…
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EverLine Coatings Write Up | For Construction Pros
In the pavement maintenance industry, products that market themselves as green, eco-conscious, or sustainable often have the unwarranted reputation of being inferior to their traditional counterparts. On the one hand, it isn’t without precedent. There are examples from early adopters in the field of environmentally conscious products that may have come to market too soon,…
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Rethinking Sustainable Pavement Striping, EverLine Coatings
In the pavement maintenance industry, products that market themselves as green, eco-conscious, or sustainable often have the unwarranted reputation of being inferior to their traditional counterparts. On the one hand, it isn’t without precedent. There are examples from early adopters in the field of environmentally conscious products that may have come to market too soon,…
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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…