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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 23 MIN

The $30 Million Asphalt Fraud: Why Fake Quality Tests Could Be Hiding in YOUR Projects Right Now

from The Deep Dive: Where Elite Builders Share the Secrets Behind Their Success

Two Ohio asphalt companies paid $30M for faking quality control tests on federal highway projects for 12+ years. Kokosing $17.5M, Barrett $12.5M. What every contractor must do to verify subcontractor QC testing. The False Claims Act liability chain. Digital chain-of-custody and how to protect yourself.

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The $30 Million Asphalt Fraud: Why Fake Quality Tests Could Be Hiding in YOUR Projects Right Now

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Two Ohio asphalt companies paid $30M for faking quality control tests on federal highway projects for 12+ years. Kokosing $17.5M, Barrett $12.5M. What every contractor must do to verify subcontractor QC testing. The False Claims Act liability chain....

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