Training

Experts helped compile a set of ideas that smaller employers in the construction industry can implement to encourage workers to check them out, sign on and stay. 

More workers are needed in the industry to help build and maintain the roads and bridges that connect our communities and move our commerce. Here are eight places to look for your next crew member: 1. Find truck drivers with Next Generation Truckers at https://www.nextgentrucking.org/.  2. Find skilled veterans through GI Jobs, which hosts frequent virtual career fairs; Helmets […]

Teach crew members how to compensate for poor truck dumping practices to protect the mat

Launched earlier this year, OnTraccr is a productivity platform offering time-tracking, communication and project management tools that aims to be easy to use for construction companies of all sizes.

Wuori Consulting LLC is a paving consulting firm that was developed to assist contractors with achieving specific paving goals. Training operators with best practices and equipment setup, Wuori Consulting strives to support paving contractors dealing with difficult specifications or wanting to improve quality in the field. By implementing technology tools, such as the ground penetrating […]

In 2017, Ball worked with AsphaltPro magazine to create Asphalt Paving 101, which is an online training course to give paving contractors an always-available, back-to-basics program for new hires. This web-based course includes eight modules that explain the vital roles of the asphalt crew, offer safety information, describe best practices for preparing the paver for […]

Top Quality Paving and Training, Manchester, New Hampshire, offers week-long, onsite training and instruction for paving crews throughout the paving season. Owner John S. Ball III, began his career with Pike Industries, ultimately running the training program there before setting out to head up his own consulting service for the asphalt industry. He has led […]