February 2022
Association News
Shining Light on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Join WofA's Conversations to Lead & Inspire: Shining Light on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention to discuss overcoming the stigma around mental health and suicide in the asphalt industry. This webinar will include resources leadership use to support their employees and keep them safe — both on and off the job. Learn from industry experts how to navigate through these complex issues.

The rates of suicide in the construction and materials industries are alarming, and conversations like these are long overdue.

Vince Hafeli of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida and Cal Beyer of Holmes, Murphy & Associates will lead this important conversation.

Register here.
2022 Asphalt Pavement Awards Applications Due March 1
Applications to be considered for the 2022 Asphalt Pavement Awards are due March 1. More information is available on the ACAF website.
ACAF Convention 2022: Sponsorship Opportunities
We're in the final planning stages for the 2022 ACAF Convention, which will be held from June 2 to 5 in Orlando.

Sponsorship opportunities are nearly sold out. If you would like to see your company featured during the event, please reach out to ACAF. Registration is available to members only and begins March 1.
The FASP Scholarship Application Process Begins March 1
Any student entering college or trade school who has a connection to or desire to work in the asphalt industry should apply for a FASP Scholarship.

The application process opens March 1.
FDOT is Hiring!
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has some excellent employment opportunities available; even better, two open positions are asphalt-related. Scroll through the state's site to see where you would fit in best.

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News You Can Use

The big-box retailer Target is testing recycled asphalt pavement mix in an innovative parking lot experiment.

Source: Engineering News-Record

The White House is aiming to purchase eco-friendly materials like low-carbon asphalt in a bid to address climate change.

Source: Construction Equipment

The Florida Department of Transportation reopened Bloomingdale Avenue between U.S. 301 and Robert Tolle Road.

Source: WFTS Tampa Bay


Hospitalizations spiked in December and early January but have fallen in recent weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Source: MSN


From labor shortage challenges to tips on winning jobs, Word of Asphalt will feature several sessions of interest to asphalt paving professionals.

Source: Construction Equipment Guide


To drive performance and also maximize support, leaders need to prioritize, collaborate, and leverage the right data.

Source: Harvard Business Review
Member News

Congratulations to Ajax Paving Industries of FL, LLC on receiving the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) 2021 Operational Excellence Award for Community Involvement!

The A-Team set a goal in 2020 to advance community involvement initiatives by creating Ajax’s “Pave it Forward” program.

Image credit: Ajax Paving

Hubbard Construction Company's Lee Road and Mid Florida Materials team showed their support for Heart Health Awareness Month. “We have all worked toward healthier eating habits this year and even sneaked in a walk around the building most days," said employee Lynn Ruocco.

Image credit: Hubbard Construction Company