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When competition for an ever-decreasing number of qualified construction workers is fierce, keeping employees happy is integral to retaining your best employees. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has brainstormed 10 ways to keep your employees happy that go beyond competitive wages, commitment to safety, and regular work hours. The first is to establish priorities. “Our company […]

Today is the offical start of I Build America’s first-annual Construction Appreciation Week! The campaign, which runs from September 17 through 21, aims to spotlight the American construction worker. “Construction positively affects the lives of every American,” reads a press release announcing the appreciation week. “The strength of America’s infrastructure is built on the backs of […]

AsphaltPro is saddened by the recent passing of Charles “Chuck” W. Deahl, a lifelong leader in the asphalt community. A mentor to so many of us in the industry, Deahl will be greatly missed. Charles “Chuck” W. Deahl, 75, of Galva, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo. Chuck was […]

Although permitting an asphalt plant can seem scary, Texas Cordia found that with communication and persistence they could overcome any fear. The plant permitting process can be a little intimidating, even for experienced plant professionals. Knowing how difficult it can sometimes be, Isaac Heredia and Yara Corbitt from Texas Cordia started the process early. By […]

Did you know that the construction/extraction industry ranks in the top five industry categories for the highest numbers of suicide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Occupation and Suicide report. According to this article by Sally Spencer Thomas, the construction industry is a perfect storm of risk factors for suicide. So this, week, […]

The 59th Annual Illinois Bituminous Paving Conference, set for Dec. 11-12, 2018, at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign, Illinois, is coming up fast. Coming up even more quickly is the deadline to apply for the Illinois Bituminous Paving Conference Awards, which recognize the significant contribution of individuals and/or organizations to the pavement engineering field. Last year […]