Training

Starting a business in any field can be an involved and complicated process, but the construction industry can be even more arduous. Here are four tips to starting a paving company.

In the paving industry, like many trades, it is not uncommon for businesses to use individuals or other companies as independent subcontractors to perform specific aspects of a project. For example, a haul truck driver who delivers hot-mix asphalt from the plant to the commercial job site may be considered an independent subcontractor. The striper […]

Rebounderz CEO outlines what it takes to turn another party’s infringement on your intellectual property into an ancillary income stream for you

Each year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 2 million workers become victims of workplace violence. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 8.6 percent of the 4,836 workplace fatalities were homicides. Although construction sites are not the most common place that such violence takes place, the number of incidents […]

For the 10-Year Anniversary of AsphaltPro magazine, we will help asphalt companies teach new workers some back-to-basics techniques for best success in the field, at the plant and in the lab. Even veteran employees will be reminded of best practices with these refreshers throughout the year, but the goal is to help readers who are […]

Sexual harassment and misconduct seem to be present in every industry. You train your workers on its definition and what to do if an employee is a victim. Rarely do employees report incidents. When they do, it could cost your business time and money to resolve an issue. Some persons choose to leave employ rather […]

For the asphalt industry, bringing new workers on board could be as simple as encouraging the women of the construction world to stand up and get noticed. Of course, asking women to stand up and get noticed in business is anything but simple. In the summer of 2017, Asphalt Pavement Alliance National Director Amy Miller, […]