April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

Join industry leaders in Louisville July 8-11

The NAPA 2025 Midyear Meeting heads to Kentucky this summer, bringing asphalt pavement industry stakeholders to Louisville to network, discuss challenges, and plan for the future.

Running midweek from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, the NAPA Midyear itinerary also includes time to explore the Bluegrass State via optional activities, including everything from bouldering and bargain-hunting to BMX and bourbon.

Register through April 18 for the lowest rates.

Elam: ‘Nation’s prosperity depends on our roads’

America’s future prosperity is tied to the future of its infrastructure, writes NAPA Vice President for Government Affairs Nile Elam in an Op-Ed for The Washington Times.

“As Congress prepares to draft the next highway package before current funding expires Sept. 30, 2026, the conversation around the future of American infrastructure is more urgent than ever,” Elam said in his piece, which appeared as part of a special section by the Times titled “Securing America’s future by prioritizing infrastructure.”

NAPA Awards & Commendations Committee seeks members

NAPA is calling for enthusiastic industry professionals to join its Awards & Commendations Committee

With three Producer Member slots and two Associate Member slots currently open, NAPA is eager to fill these vacancies with dedicated individuals who can bring fresh perspectives and expertise to this vital group.

Ready to get involved in this or other committees? Fill out the NAPA Committee interest form.

DOT Sec. Duffy: ‘Infrastructure is bipartisan’

NAPA’s Government Affairs team attended a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing on April 2 where Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy opened his remarks by noting how infrastructure funding is a bipartisan issue.

“Infrastructure is bipartisan. It’s one of the unique spaces in our government where we all work together because our roads and bridges, our airplanes, our airports, the safety of our cars — is a bipartisan American issue, not a red or blue issue," Duffy said at the beginning of the hearing.

Building teamship through leadership

Leadership is often thought of as a reward. Something to be championed. A title to celebrate. However, leadership isn't always about titles, it's about how you handle everyday moments. It's about the role you play in bringing your team together.

In the latest Pave It Black podcast, leadership coach Adam Tarnow discusses the key qualities a successful leader must hold. Adam has helped hundreds of professionals navigate tough decisions, build stronger teams, and show up as better leaders. He highlights the importance of being realistically optimistic when faced with challenges and how developing a personal brand can support your leadership aspirations.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to catch every episode.

After Three: The Road Forward

It’s been three years since asphalt paving companies united behind a four-prong plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and industry support for what became known as The Road Forward has only grown since the program’s inception.

Access the report: The Road Forward: Reflecting on the First Three Years.

Submit for Diamond Commendations through Aug. 15

The submission window for Diamond Commendations has shifted to run from April until Aug. 15, allowing companies to begin promoting their achievements earlier in the year.

Self-assessments are available in five categories, which document and recognize the use of best practices for asphalt plant operations, terminal operations, asphalt production, and paving: