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August 2025
ARTICLES
6 COVER STORY Pitch Black ®: Building A Future For The Next Generation A Pitch Black ® Plant Can Make Time for What Matters Most
24 ASPHALT ANSWERS Start Strong: How to Get the Most from Your New Paver
30 IN THE MIX Mental Health in the Asphalt Industry
34 STORYBUILT MARKETING The $ 250K Problem You’ re Not Tracking: How Crew Turnover Quietly Wrecks Profitability( Part 1 of 3-part series)
47 USED EQUIPMENT MARKETPLACE
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Decorative Pavement
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FEATURES
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STRIPING
Back to the Basics: Measure Twice, Stripe Once
INSURANCE
Insurance Coverage How Much Is Enough? Experts offer cover guidance for contractors
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