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Katie DeCarlo

December 12, 2025

Heritage Research Group

Taking on the Difficult Problems

How Katie DeCarlo and Heritage Research Group Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges Today

October 12, 2025

Heritage Research Group

Setting the Standard

How Chris Hollenback and Heritage Research Group Help the Industry Adopt New Technology

Evergreen Roadworks™ applies the final stage of AMISEAL™ cape seal

August 15, 2025

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Evergreen Roadworks

Preserving Montgomery County: A Unified Effort from US Aggregates®, Evergreen Roadworks™ and Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Three Heritage Construction + Materials companies - US Aggregates®, Evergreen Roadworks™ and Asphalt Materials, Inc. - united to apply 280,687 square yards of AMISEAL™ cape seal across Montgomery County, preserving over 21 miles of roadway through collaboration, precision, and long-term planning.

Heritage Research Group

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Bill Pine and Heritage Research Group help Heritage Construction + Materials stay ahead of industry changes through trusted partnerships and continuous innovation.

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Awards & Acknowledgements

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

HC+M Celebrates Its Summer 2025 Intern Cohort

HC+M welcomed interns this summer, giving them hands-on experience, mentorship and a clear path toward professional growth.

Operation Build: Veterans Find New Purpose at Heritage Construction + Materials

Heritage Construction + Materials empowers veterans to rediscover purpose and belonging by harnessing their military-honed skills to build meaningful careers and lasting infrastructure.

Evergreen Roadworks laying cape seal

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Evergreen Roadworks

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

A Better Road Starts with the Right Partner

Heritage Construction + Materials leverages the strength of its integrated family of companies to build durable, sustainable infrastructure that helps Midwest communities thrive.

AMI plant in Indianapolis

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Heritage Research Group

Adapting to Industry Change: How HC+M Companies Stay Ahead

Collaborative innovation and expert-driven solutions empower HC+M companies like AMI to seamlessly adapt to changing industry standards and deliver high-performing infrastructure.

Milestone working on the IMS track with the pagoda in the background

Heritage Research Group

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

HC+M’s Role in Preserving the Speedway

For decades, Heritage Construction + Materials and The Heritage Group companies have been at the forefront of paving, preserving and innovating at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, ensuring its racing legacy remains strong for generations to come.

Asphalt Day - May 15

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Evergreen Roadworks

Heritage Research Group

Paving the Future: Celebrating Asphalt Day

Asphalt Day, celebrated on May 15, highlights the vital role of asphalt in modern infrastructure while showcasing its sustainability, durability and ongoing innovations that shape communities and the environment.

Participants in front of the Milestone booth

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

HC+M Companies Step Up at Republic Airways Plane Pull, Raising $1 Million for Indiana Children

The 13th annual Republic Airways Plane Pull at Indianapolis International Airport united 56 teams, including HC+M companies Milestone Contractors and Asphalt Materials, Inc. to pull a 24-ton aircraft, raising $1 million to support children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Earth Day 2025, Create Enduring Value

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Evergreen Roadworks

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Earth Day: Sustainability in Action Across HC+M

Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M) and its family of companies are celebrating Earth Day by advancing sustainability initiatives, improving infrastructure, reducing waste and driving positive environmental change to create enduring value for future generations.

Respect the zone. so we all get home. National work zone awareness week happening April 21-25

Respect The Zone. So We All Get Home.

Heritage Construction and Materials supports National Work Zone Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of safety and respect for workers in active construction zones.

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Evergreen Roadworks

Asphalt Materials, Inc. and Evergreen Roadworks™ Showcase Innovative Pavement Preservation Techniques at World of Asphalt

Asphalt Materials, Inc. and Evergreen Roadworks™ showcased innovative pavement preservation technologies at the World of Asphalt conference, highlighting industry-leading solutions like VRAM and J-Band® to improve road durability and sustainability.

Out-of-track Bridge Tie Application. Crossties can be coated in-track or at a tie manufacturing facility.

Heritage Research Group

New Advanced Asphalt Coating, Tietan™, Enhances Wood Railroad Tie Longevity

Tietan, a polymer-modified asphalt coating developed by Heritage Research Group, helps extend the lifespan of wood railroad ties by protecting them from UV rays and water, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution for the railway industry.

Awards & Acknowledgements

HC+M’s Brandon Herget Appointed to Serve on the Metropolitan Development Commission

HC+M Strategic Advisor Brandon Herget has been appointed to the Metropolitan Development Commission, where he will leverage his public service and infrastructure expertise to help shape Indianapolis’ growth and development.

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Awards & Acknowledgements

AMI’s Dave Henderson to Lead FP2 Inc. as President

Dave Henderson, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Asphalt Materials Inc., has been elected president of FP2 Inc. to lead efforts in advancing pavement preservation and innovation.

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Evergreen Roadworks

Heritage Research Group

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

One HC+M: Building Together for a Stronger Future

Heritage Construction + Materials (HC+M), a family of companies dedicated to building the Midwest's essential infrastructure, combines innovation, sustainability, and a shared commitment to safety, quality, and community.

The AMI Lab J-Band Application

February 20, 2025

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Heritage Research Group

The AMI Lab: Pioneering Asphalt Innovation

The AMI Lab network ensures quality control and innovation for Asphalt Materials, Inc., focusing on sustainability and technical support across the Midwest.

Road with cured miro surfacing treatment applied

January 28, 2025

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Evergreen Roadworks

Micro Surfacing in Ohio

In the ongoing effort to maintain and preserve America’s roadways, micro surfacing has emerged as a proven pavement preservation treatment, offering durability and cost efficiency for communities nationwide.

IN SpeedZone Camera Sign

November 27, 2024

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Creating Safer Highways

Speeding and inattentive driving are big challenges for construction crews working on Indiana’s interstates.

AMI Plant Automation

October 8, 2024

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Raising the Bar on Innovation and Safety Standards

Recently, Heritage Construction + Materials operating company, Asphalt Materials, Inc., implemented new automated practices that have resulted in greater efficiency and safety for customers and employees at their Marietta, Ohio, North and South plants. Increased HC+M investment in technology has been a game-changer for these facilities.

AAPT Conference photo

September 19, 2024

AAPT: A Century of Paving the Way

This year, Heritage Construction and Materials (HC+M) proudly served as a Centennial Sponsor of the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists (AAPT) 100-year anniversary celebration in 2024.

Heritage Construction and Materials at The Healing Fields

September 9, 2024

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

The ‘Healing Fields’ Get a Helping Hand

Thanks to crews from across the Heritage Construction + Materials family of companies, the Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization received a generous donation of materials and manpower that will make it possible for veterans from across the country to once again make the yearly pilgrimage to 'The Healing Fields'.

Collage of Women from across HC+M

August 24, 2024

Bridging the Wage Gap

The construction industry continues to break barriers, creating a culture and working environment where women are welcomed, empowered and equal to their male counterparts.

Milestone Work Zone Safety Cameras

August 20, 2024

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

A Safer Era in Work Zones Has Arrived

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has introduced the Indiana Safe Zones Speed Camera System to enhance safety for motorists and construction workers. This initiative, led by Milestone Contractors, aims to reduce vehicle speeds and improve driver behavior at worksites across the state.

Awards & Acknowledgements

HC+M Celebrates its Summer 2024 Intern Cohort

The 12-week internship program is designed to give college students meaningful career experience, from networking and learning professional skills to translating academic interests.

new aggregates processing plant

HC+M’s Continued Investment in Its Companies Pays Dividends for US Aggregates

This project, officially the largest capital investment in US Aggregates history, is the first plant to be built brand new from the ground up.

Junteenth Graphic

What is Juneteenth?

Learn more about Juneteenth and how HC+M is building a diverse community.

Take the Moment

May Brings Focus to Resources for Those Struggling with Mental Health

Recycling

Engineering a Sustainable Future: Interview with Audrey Copeland

What does it mean to engineer a sustainable future?

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

HC+M Partnerships Highlight Post-High School Opportunities for Students Interested in Construction Careers

Heritage Construction + Materials businesses actively participate in recruitment fairs to promote careers in the construction industry.

National Work Zone Awareness Week

Building a Safer Tomorrow: National Work Zone Awareness Week

National Work Zone Awareness Week

Learning + Connecting at the 2024 World of Asphalt/AGG1 Conference

Over 15,800 industry professionals participated in the 2024 World of Asphalt/AGG1 event in Nashville, TN.

Presenters with Ink Factory Drawing

Heritage Research Group

Strengthening the Future of Asphalt through Resilience

Katie DeCarlo, Ph.D., EIT, from the Heritage Research Group, had the opportunity to help moderate a workshop at NAPA's Annual Meeting titled Strengthening the Future of Asphalt through Resilience.

Evergreen Roadworks

Introducing Evergreen Roadworks™

The launch of Evergreen Roadworks™ marks a significant milestone for HC+M as we further our mission to build a safer, more enriching and sustainable environments for generations to come.

Event gathering

Driving the Future of Roads

The Future of Roads event was more than just an assembly of minds; it was the formation of partnerships focused on revolutionizing roads.

February 27, 2024

Awards & Acknowledgements

US Aggregates Rocks Annual Awards

Heritage Construction + Materials is proud to announce that our US Aggregates business was a standout at the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association's (IMAA) annual Winter Workshops earlier this February.

22 INCH THICK CONCRETE

February 12, 2024

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Leading the Sustainable Infrastructure Revolution

Our contribution to the award-winning Indianapolis International Airport project reinforces our commitment to sustainable infrastructure practices that positively impact lives and communities.

February 2, 2024

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Awards & Acknowledgements

Rooney Honored as APAI of Iowa Member of the Year

Steve Rooney of Bituminous Materials in Des Moines, IA was awarded Member of the Year by APAI.

January 26, 2024

Heritage Research Group

Bill Pine Educates Industry on The Bailey Method

Bill Pine Educates Industry on The Bailey Method

January 19, 2024

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Awards & Acknowledgements

Todd Hillard Joins Asphalt Institutes EPIC Program

Todd Hillard Joins the Asphalt Institutes EPIC Leadership Program

January 8, 2024

Awards & Acknowledgements

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Four Awards Received at ACPA’s 60th Annual Meeting

American Concrete Paving Association's 60th Annual Meeting

December 15, 2023

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Heritage Research Group

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Honoring our Veterans With Wreaths Across America

National Wreaths Across America Day

December 12, 2023

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Heritage Research Group

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Veterans Wave the Flag at the Indianapolis Colts Game

Veterans of HC+M Wave the Flag at the Indianapolis Colts Game

November 20, 2023

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

United for Service: Tackling Food Insecurity

United for Service 2023

Future of Roads

November 8, 2023

The Future of Roads

The future of roads.

October 10, 2023

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 26, 2023

Heritage Research Group

Awards & Acknowledgements

Women of Asphalt 23 in 2023

Kierstin Janik and Megan Yount, Women of Asphalt 23 in 2023

August 25, 2023

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Heritage Research Group

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Integrated Services Deliver for County

One HC+M CCAP project in Morgan County, IN.

August 14, 2023

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

2023 Intern Season

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Employees Celebrate Honorees at the Indiana Black Expo Luncheon

HC+M Employees Attend the Indiana Black Expo Luncheon

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Heritage Research Group

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Family Day at Victory Field

Family Day at HC+M

Awards & Acknowledgements

Janik Receives HR Impact Honor

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Work Zone Safety Bill 1015 Passes

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Mental Health and the Milestone Way: AsphaltPro Magazine Interview with HC+M COO, CJ Potts

HC+M COO, CJ Potts

Awards & Acknowledgements

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

Heritage Research Group

Strengthening Our Foundations, Building A Future

Award Recipients

Three Million Gallons of Water Donated Each Day

Water Entering the Wabash & Erie Canal

Awards & Acknowledgements

The Brothers Scholarship Benefits HC+M Families

The Brothers Scholarship Deadline is March 28, 2023.

HC+M Donates 700+ Trees

Tree Donation for each social media follower we have gained

February 15, 2023

Awards & Acknowledgements

Brown Named Finalist in Indy’s Best and Brightest

Finalists are judged on professional accomplishments, civic contributions, character, and leadership qualities.

February 2, 2023

Net Zero Asphalt Pavement Inititiative Draws Support From Indiana-Based HC+M

Heritage Construction + Materials is proud to share that it has joined The Road Forward.

December 14, 2022

Milestone Contractors, L.P.

Friess Named Chariman of ACPA

Friess takes the helm at a time when the paving industry is poised to receive approximately $350 billion over five years in highway and bridge funding as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Recycled belting and loader bucket

December 5, 2022

Conveyor Belts Get New Life

Belt Recycling Before Removal

Awards & Acknowledgements

Paving the Path to Shared Prosperity

HC+M was named among the first 25 companies to achieve certification in the Good Wages Initiave of EmployIndy.

February 1, 2022

Heritage Research Group

Awards & Acknowledgements

Pine Inducted into the 2022 APAI Hall of Fame

Since 2009 the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana (APAI) Hall of Fame has honored the best and brightest for their significant and extraordinary lifetime contributions to the asphalt paving industry.