05/15/2026
Today is National Asphalt Day and while most people drive on it every single day, very few stop to think about what it actually takes to keep America moving.
Asphalt is more than blacktop. It’s infrastructure, safety, logistics, accessibility, first impressions, and operational efficiency all rolled into one.
A few wild facts:
▪️ 94% of U.S. roads are paved with asphalt
▪️ 80% of residential roofs use asphalt
▪️ Asphalt is the MOST recycled product in the United States
▪️ Millions of tons are reused annually, making it one of the most sustainable building materials in the industry
Today also marks the anniversary of the founding of the Asphalt Institute — the organization that helped shape standards and innovation across the asphalt industry.
But beyond the material itself, today is really about the people behind it:
The crews working overnight shifts.
The project managers juggling weather delays and schedules.
The estimators, engineers, operators, suppliers, and contractors keeping projects moving.
The people who build and maintain the infrastructure most people never think twice about.
Proud to be part of an industry that literally keeps businesses operating and communities connected.
Happy National Asphalt Day. 🖤🚧
