Late registration for the highly anticipated 2023 Florida Asphalt Expo & Conference is available until December 13!

Join us December 19-20, 2023, for a dynamic and informative journey into the world of asphalt filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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The digital edition of Florida Asphalt magazine is always available online! Click here to view the latest issue, featuring our 2023 Pavement Excellence Award Winners

Meetings & Events

• 2023 Florida Asphalt Expo & Conference – December 19-20, 2023

• TRB Annual Meeting – January 7-12, 2024

• NAPA Annual Meeting – January 28-31, 2024

• World of Asphalt – March 25–27, 2024

• 2024 ACAF Convention – June 13-16, 2024



• NAPA Perpetual Pavement Conference – October 28–30, 2024

FDOT Letting Dates



• District Four Letting – December 1, 2023

• District Five Letting – December 5, 2023

• Central Office Letting – December 6, 2023

• District One Letting – December 7, 2023

• Turnpike Letting – December 12, 2023

• District Two Letting – December 13, 2023



• District Seven Letting – December 13, 2023

Webinars &

Virtual Training

• Accelerated Asphalt Road Construction – On-Demand Webinar

• How Upstream Suppliers Can Help Mix Producers Improve Their EPDs – On-Demand Webinar

News You Can Use

Asphalt Shingles May Soon be Recycled into Paving

Companies are evaluating the performance of asphalt mixtures made using recycled asphalt shingles. The studies are also looking at the environmental impact of using the asphalt mixtures, and the companies will generate full lifecycle assessment data.

Source: Energy and Envirionment Leader

Building Boom Looming for Florida Keys as State Considers Growth Limits

The state is considering easing strict long-standing limits on development in the Florida Keys, which could — at least potentially — open the door to as many as 8,000 new homes and businesses in one of Florida’s most famous tourist destinations.



Source: Tampa Bay Times

Huge Dust Devil Whips Through Florida Construction Site

In late November, a dust devil whipped up at a construction site, surprising workers in New Port Richey, Florida.

Source: The Weather Channel

FDOT to Ramp Up Projects in Jacksonville Areas

The state Department of Transportation's tentative five-year work program for Northeast Florida shows nearly $1.37 billion for road construction on I-95 through 2029. Most of that money will go toward widening I-95 through the Southside of Jacksonville and northern St. Johns County toward the end of the decade.

Source: Jacksonville.com

University of Miami Construction Apprenticeship to Build Better Workforce

The University of Miami College of Engineering workforce development and apprenticeship program aims to teach construction management and building automation skills to underrepresented populations, even if they have no industry experience

Source: University of Miami

Wellness Pods Offer Construction Workers a Mental Health Option



Wellness pods are steel boxes that provide workers with a temporary, anxiety free sanctuary for private activities. The heated and cooled pods are wheelchair-accessible, and come with a mini fridge, desk and chair, and rug.

Source: Building Design + Construction

Member News

Duval Asphalt's Hispanic Community Program Provides Resources and Skills

Duval Asphalt created its own program to provide tools and resources to employees who are members of the Hispanic community, helping them embrace the English language and American culture.

Photo credit: Duval Asphalt