Spring and summer are the time when homeowners and business owners have their parking lots and driveways repaved or sealcoated, or both. It is also during this time when asphalt scams are the highest. Traveling pavers begin appearing, looking for work and scamming people into believing they are real paving contractors.

The asphalt industry is full of events that bring in new perspectives and help expand the knowledge base of those in the asphalt paving industry. The World of Asphalt Show and Conference 2012, March 13-15, in Charlotte, North Carolina, provides over 40 educational sessions and many opportunities to talk to industry experts and view over 300 exhibitors. Here’s a brief overview of what the conference has to offer.