November 2022

Association News

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IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF

THE ASPHALT INDUSTRY


DECEMBER 13–14, 2022 | CARIBE ROYALE ORLANDO


All around the world, extraordinary innovations are transforming asphalt technology. “Smart” cities, machine learning, IoT (Internet of Things), and more have created new languages and processes for everyone. To understand and integrate the latest digital technology, management strategies, and customer experience tools, join the Florida Asphalt Industry as we convene this December in Orlando. Make your ultimate "plan for the future" today by clicking here:

Information and Registration

Conference & Expo Schedule

Tuesday, December 13th


Noon-6:30pm Registration

1-2pm Women of Asphalt Meeting

1:30-3:30pm FDOT Presentations

3:30-4pm Awards Presentations &

            Asphalt Panel Discussions

2-7pm Expo

5-7pm Dine Around in Expo

7-9pm Arkema "After Party" on the

                           Pool Sun Deck

Wednesday, December 14th


7am-1pm Registration

7-8am Breakfast in Expo

7am-Noon Expo

8-8:45am Concurrent Speakers

9-9:45am Concurrent Speakers

10-10:30am Coffee Break in Expo

10:30-11:30am Concurrent Speakers

Noon-1pm Lunch


2022 FASP Sporting Clays Fundraiser Recap

V.A. Paving, Inc. took home the trophy this year after one of their teams shot 340/400. Al Mallard, Justin Hart, Josh Moores, and Jeremy Black were successful at snagging this rewarding first win to place their names on the new FASP trophy.


Read the Recap of the Sporting Clays Event

ACAF unveiled this new perpetual custom shotgun shell trophy at our 2022 event in Lithia, FL. Special thanks to ours friends at Gardner Asphalt Solutions for sponsoring this one of a kind trophy!

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News You Can Use

Tour Roads Project Utilizes Soybean Oil-Based Asphalt


Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell and State Budget Director Chris Harkins toured a one-mile stretch of Colony Road in Clinton County that utilizes a soybean oil-based asphalt enhancement, which extends the life cycle of pavement to up to 40 percent. 


Source: Michigan.gov

Wellesley College facilities department is driving a statewide push for diversity in construction


More than 100 leaders in the local construction industry gathered in an outdoor amphitheater on the Wellesley College campus to talk about ways to dramatically increase the participation of women and people of color in their workforce.


Source: GBH

What Workplaces of the Future Might Look Like



The clash in priorities between employers and workers has come amid record resignations across the workforce around the world. In the U.S., around 4 million workers have been quitting their jobs every month since April 2021, with many citing workplace inflexibility as a key factor.


Source: TIME


Contractors Selected for Temporary Repairs to Florida’s Sanibel Causeway



Florida DOT has announced the names of the companies awarded contracts to make emergency fixes to the Sanibel Causeway, which was damaged late last month during Hurricane Ian.


Source: Construction Dive


Asphalt Additives: The Plant-Based Revolution


As industry producers and contractors look for ways to become more efficient and sustainable, they will need new innovations to meet the most ambitious timelines.


Source: For Construction Pros


Asphalt Additives Market to Reach US$ 7.8B by 2031


Commonly used as waterproofing materials in roofing applications, the products and solutions in global asphalt additives market enhance the performance as well as quality of roofs in non-residential and residential constructions.


Source: Cision

Member News

The Middlesex Corporation Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary at SeaWorld


Over 600 Southeast team members and their families joined Middlesex at SeaWorld Orlando to celebrate Its 50th anniversary! From the lunch reception to running from ride to ride around the park, it was a great and fun-filled day!



Image credit: The Middlesex Corporation

Preferred Materials Customer Donates Materials


Preferred Materials thanks Oscar, co-owner of Proprietary Development and also one of its customers, for his generous donation of emergency supplies to our teams in the SW Region.



Image credit: Preferred Materials, Inc.

HCC Drone Pilot Spotlight


Take a brief look at two team members who operate as drone pilots inside of Hubbard’s Survey Department. Hear a bit about how long they’ve been in construction, how they’ve seen the industry change, and how their piloting skills have helped Hubbard Construction’s projects.



Image credit: Hubbard Construction Company