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Duval Asphalt Supports Hike for Hope for Suicide Awareness & Prevention

On April 15, 2023, the North Florida chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization, hosted five Construction Hike for Hope events throughout the state of Florida. While careers in the construction industry provide stable and rewarding opportunities, according to the CDC’s data on suicide risk within occupational groups, the construction and extraction industries were found to have the highest rate of suicide in the United States.

Duval Asphalt Wins Multiple National Awards

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced that Duval Asphalt Products Inc. (Duval Asphalt) of Jacksonville, Fla., won three 2022 Quality in Construction Award for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement. Duval Asphalt was recognized in early February during the association’s 68th Annual Meeting.

Duval Asphalt and ATS Host Tour and Discussion with FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue

The teams at Duval Asphalt Products, Inc. (Duval Asphalt) and Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering (ATS) hosted the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary, Jared Perdue, along with other FDOT members, Hubbard Construction Company, Preferred Materials, Inc., and the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida (ACAF) at their Philips Highway facilities in Jacksonville, Florida. The group toured the Duval Asphalt plant to learn about the plant operations and the opportunities to make them more sustainable moving into the future. The plant currently produces warm mix asphalt to reduce fuel consumption and emissions and uses plant automation to lower energy use.

Cox Media Group Radio Hosts Pave on Duval Asphalt’s Paving Crew Following Annual

The 2022 Child Cancer Fund 8th annual Careathon was bigger and more successful than ever this year! More volunteers, more supporters, more outreach and more dollars donated.

Duval Asphalt Uses Robot for EZ Street® Cold Mix Bagging Process

Most people have heard of Roomba, the robot vacuum. Maybe you’ve heard of Spot, the robot that navigates terrain or Aibo, the robotic dog companion. Have you heard of Lucy? She is the EZ Street® Cold Mix bagging robot at Duval Asphalt and has significantly helped the team members since she was “hired” three years ago.

Duval Asphalt Summer Program for Field Employees

Florida is notorious for being hot and humid throughout the year, and during the summer, it is not uncommon for temperatures to break 100oF on any given day. Other parts of the country experience heat waves during their paving seasons as well, and there are many ways to leverage technologies to boost the morale and health of hard-working employees out in unfavorable conditions.