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January 2026

6 COVER STORY Smart, Simple, and Built to Last Aquaphalt’ s water-activated formula makes pavement repair easier than ever.

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Aquaphalt
20 IN THE MIX Conference Season: Time for Sealcoaters to Level Up
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SEALCOATING
The Unsung Hero Beneath Our Feet: Understanding Sealcoatings
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28 ASPHALT ANSWERS Best Practices for Cold-Weather Paving
FEATURE: Software / Apps / Technology
34 THE PAVING PROFIT PLAYBOOK Top Line Clarity: How to Choose Metrics That Actually Drive Growth
36 SPECIAL FEATURE A Turning Point for Construction Angels
47 USED EQUIPMENT MARKETPLACE

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

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BUSINESS ADVICE
Keep Asphalt Crews Happy Through the Off-Season
SUB FEATURE: Striping / Pavement Marking
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Sweepers
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