VLJ Construction Blog

The VLJ Journal

Field notes and industry updates from Florida's road and site-work crews.

FDOT & Regulatory

Federal Infrastructure Funding & Florida Road Projects – 2026 Update

Hurricane & Seasonal

Wet-Weather Paving – When to Push, When to Pause in Florida’s Rainy Season

Service Deep-Dives

How GCs Should Vet an Asphalt Subcontractor – 10 Questions to Ask Before Award

Hurricane & Seasonal

Mid-Hurricane Season Pavement Inspections – A Field Checklist for Florida Contractors

Service Deep-Dives

Tri-Axle Hauling Capacity – Why Fleet Size Matters on $1M+ Florida Contracts

Hurricane & Seasonal

Pre-Holiday Production Push – Scheduling Florida Paving Around the July 4 Week

FDOT & Regulatory

FDOT Section 334 Asphalt Specs – A Cheat Sheet for Florida Contractors

Service Deep-Dives

Concrete Recycling on Public-Works Projects – Cost and Compliance for Florida Contractors

FDOT & Regulatory

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) – How Your MOT Plan Affects Bid Competitiveness