by ironmarketssupport | Jun 7, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News, Leadership
Nominations are open for the inaugural FORCE Award Program, which recognizes outstanding women who are making a meaningful impact across the paving and pavement maintenance industry through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and professional excellence. This award...
by Jenn Boal | Jun 2, 2026 | Career Growth, Free
The economy continues to challenge the trades industry, especially when it comes to finding workers who can do the job and actually stay in the job. As a leader, you play a huge role in the employee relationship, and people are constantly evaluating leadership through...
by Jessica Lombardo | May 13, 2026 | Career Growth, Free, Industry News
There’s a moment—whether you’re on a jobsite, in a meeting, or walking a tradeshow floor—when you look around and realize something. You don’t see anyone who looks like you. For a lot of women in the paving and pavement maintenance industries, that moment isn’t rare....
by Jessica Lombardo | May 10, 2026 | Free, Industry News
In the asphalt world, where timing, precision and teamwork decide the success of a job, Anne Chevalier is the person everyone counts on. As the lead CDL driver for Rainier Asphalt & Concrete, she’s known for seeing three steps ahead, keeping crews moving and...
by Jessica Lombardo | Apr 22, 2026 | Career Growth, Free
Let’s just say it out loud. Running a business is hard.Running a business in construction is harder. And running a business when your crew doesn’t look like you? That’s a different level entirely. Not because you’re not capable. But because you’re operating in an...
by Jessica Lombardo | Apr 22, 2026 | Career Growth, Free
What does it really mean to lead authentically—especially in an industry where not everyone looks, thinks, or leads the same way? As part of the FREE FORCE trial (happening now through August 1st), we’re bringing you an exclusive opportunity to hear from Shauna...
