Resource Series

Every day, we rely on infrastructure we may not always stop to think about. Roads take us to work, schools, and home. Buildings provide places to live, work, and gather. Roofs protect those spaces from the elements. Behind all of it are the people who design, build, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that keeps our communities moving.    National Construction Appreciation Week is [...]

Working with high-temperature asphalt presents occupational hazards that intensify during seasonal heatwaves or in consistently hot climates. Whether on roadway paving projects or roofing applications, the combination of heated materials, radiant sun exposure, and reflective surfaces can quickly create dangerous working conditions.    Asphalt must be kept at elevated temperatures, often between 140 °C and 170 °C (284 °F to 338 °F), to remain workable. [...]

Every June, organizations across the United States recognize National Safety Month, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about workplace safety, injury prevention, and safe practices both on and off the jobsite. The initiative was founded by the National Safety Council in 1996 to encourage employers and workers to make safety a year-round priority. Since then, National Safety Month has become an [...]

Every year on May 15, the asphalt community comes together to recognize a material that quite literally keeps the world moving. Known as Asphalt Day, this annual celebration highlights not only the importance of asphalt in our daily lives, but also the people, technologies, and innovations that continue to advance the asphalt industry.    What Is Asphalt Day?  Asphalt Day was established by the Asphalt [...]