The editor of Asphalt Contractor magazine, Brandon Noel, steps way out of his comfort zone and into a giant concrete pour. The crew at Ace Avant in North Carolina put him through the paces of any rookie's first day on the job.

Follow these seven steps to make and cure a standard concrete test cylinder in the field.

Understanding the importance of pavers and how they are used to not only optimize smoothness, but also build long-lasting roads.

There is no denying the increasing amount of competition subcontractors face — and will likely continue to face for the time being.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) report this year covers 18 categories ranging from schools to solid waste. In this year's report, ASCE has given a national grade of C.

According to the Associated Builders and Contractors' analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau, nonresidential construction spending rose to the highest level on record in February 2025.