Asphalt Answers
by Brian Hall When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its Tier 4 emissions regulations for nonroad diesel engines, many in the construction equipment industry feared higher costs, increased complexity, and reduced machine downtime. More than a...
In the Mix
by Marvin Joles Adding crack sealing to your service offerings is one of the smartest ways to grow an asphalt maintenance business. At Wis-Coat, I started with the cold-pour jugs from the hardware store, to now using the state-of-the-art pull behind units. Crack...
Industry News
PWX 2026 Brings Public Works Innovation and Equipment Skills to Houston The American Public Works Association (APWA) will welcome thousands of public works professionals to Houston, Texas, August 30–September 2, for PWX 2026, North America’s premier conference for...
Industry News
A Fully Reimagined Experience The 15th annual Sweeper Summit, taking place November 3–4 at La Cantera Resort & Spa, in San Antonio, is evolving into a larger, more impactful event for the power sweeping and stormwater industries. Designed as an all-inclusive...
Trucks, Traffic Control
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Cover Story
By Julie Clack Fifty years of success is no accident. For RAE Products & Chemicals Corp., it is the direct result of an unwavering commitment to three core values — Professionalism, Dependability, and Quality — and a family culture that has grown deeper with every...
Features
By Lauren Platts For paving contractors, summer often brings peak production season. Longer days, favorable weather, and packed schedules create opportunities to maximize output and complete projects efficiently. However, rising temperatures also introduce challenges...
Industry News
Spraying asphalt tack is pretty simple, but it can still be a bottleneck in your workflow. Often, the culprit is complicated design and a lack of options. The new Tack Tank from Crafco aims to change that with intuitive operation and several standard features meant to...
In the Mix
by Marvin Joles There is nothing wrong with running a small business. I have had two “jumps” in scaling since starting Wis-Coat and have no desire for another. It just doesn’t fit my lifestyle or wants, so we operate it in the mindset and goals of increasing...
Asphalt Answers
by Shawn Hutchings With the nation’s infrastructure workload continuing to grow, many contractors are facing a shrinking pool of experienced workers. Not only are more projects competing for skilled labor, but many of the industry’s most seasoned professionals are...
