July 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

NAPA, industry preparing for proposed heat illness standard

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing a rule that, if finalized, would establish the nation’s first-ever federal safety standard addressing excessive heat in the workplace.

CPI’s Sunbelt hosts Rep. Collins for tour of plant, job site

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) visited Construction Partners Inc.’s Auburn, Georgia asphalt plant and also stopped by a roadside job site as part of a tour of the Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, Inc. facilities.

Act now to schedule your Midyear itinerary

NAPA 2024 Midyear Meeting attendees can opt-in to seven activities from Broadway to the Bronx as part of their New York City experience.

SPECIAL THANKS TO NAPA MIDYEAR'S TIER 1 SPONSORS
BOMAG is the world market leader in the field of compaction technology and manufacturer of machines for the compaction of soil, asphalt, and refuse. As an innovation driver, BOMAG supplies machines for all areas of road construction and develops a wide range of technologies to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.		Astec Industries has been a global leader in providing innovative Rock to Road™ solutions since 1972, specializing in equipment for asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The company continues to shape communities through cutting-edge solutions, embodying a steadfast commitment to quality, global impact, and the well-being of its valued employees.		Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates—primarily crushed stone, sand, and gravel—and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Our coast-to-coast footprint and strategic distribution network align with and serve the nation’s growth centers.

Owens Corning Joins The Road Forward

NAPA welcomes Owens Corning to The Road Forward, an industry-wide vision for sustainable communities and commerce.

New for 2024, NAPA is offering additional opportunities to support the industry-wide effort. The new tiered program invites all stakeholders to the table to collectively propel the vision toward net zero. The annual enrollment period is open through Aug. 30.

In Memoriam: Bill Kennedy

NAPA joins friends and family in mourning the loss of Bill Kennedy, owner of Rock Road Companies in Wisconsin.

Kennedy was an active member of the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) for more than 50 years, and WAPA Executive Director Deb Schwerman said he was "instrumental in helping to shape the asphalt industry locally and across the country."

Hot Takes: Roadside Safety Includes Heat Illness Prevention

Heat illness prevention is becoming even more of a priority for asphalt pavement contractors across the country due to warmer temperatures and legislation that seeks to keep workers hydrated.