Tier 4 Final: How a Decade of Cleaner Diesel Has Changed Our Industry
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...
Who Will Replace the Retiring Paving Foremen?
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...
The Infrastructure Boom:
What’s Driving Asphalt Demand and What Contractors Should Expect in 2026 by Kathryn Petrey Asphalt Answers: Each month, we break down the trends, challenges, and practical realities shaping the paving business today. This month, we unpack what’s fueling the demand for...
Smarter Streets
How small paving companies can use AI to do more, earn more, and win more—without losing the human touch by Brian Thornton By any name—AI, machine learning, or “smart” tools—none of it lays a mat, runs a screed, or shakes a customer’s hand. That’s your job. But think...Current Issue
