Municipalities face unique challenges when they need to have asphalt pavement installed or repaired. A major project can disrupt traffic, so residents need to be notified in advance. Budgets are often tight so that multiple bids will be required. Time constraints may enter into the equation so that work can […]
Sooner or later, the surface of all asphalt pavements will need to be renovated. When crack repairs and patches are no longer enough, many property owners believe that their only option is to have the pavement removed and replaced. However, asphalt paving contractors can often delay a total reconstruction through […]
When people call an asphalt contractor for quotes on paving services, they frequently cannot provide a sufficient amount of information to enable the contractor to make an accurate estimate. This is especially true if the job involves an asphalt overlay, new pavement construction or the total reconstruction of an existing […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is an important milestone in the struggle to ensure that handicapped individuals have equal access to opportunities for shopping, employment, entertainment and government services. Prior to the ADA, many disabled people found that physical barriers prevented them from entering a building or even […]
Whether they are discussing an asphalt driveway, parking lot, jogging trail, sidewalk or roadway, paving contractors know that one fact is true: Property owners can spend a relatively small amount on asphalt repair and maintenance as soon as problems develop, or they can spend significantly more later. However, many property […]
Asphalt is a natural substance that makes a very resilient and potentially long-lasting pavement material. It is an extremely popular choice for driveway paving as well as for the construction of public thoroughfares. However, professional, experienced asphalt contractor know that proper maintenance of the asphalt surface is vital to achieving […]
The design of your parking lot can help or hurt your business. Customers, tenants or employees who must navigate a poorly designed lot may become frustrated and annoyed. A bad design can also affect the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, lead to an increase in the number of vehicles suffering […]
The superiority of asphalt over other paving materials has become increasingly evident over the many decades that asphalt companies have been using the material to construct streets, highways and parking lots. However, asphalt has become increasingly common for paths and sidewalks. When an experienced paving contractor handles the construction, an […]
Asphalt contractors and their crews face numerous safety challenges when installing or repairing asphalt pavement. The combination of hot asphalt, heavy equipment, delivery trucks and ground personnel requires that workers be aware of all activity in the area and sensitive to potential safety issues. The vigilance of the contractor’s crew […]
If you own or manage a commercial property, you have numerous responsibilities. You must ensure that the property is safe, well-maintained and attractive to prospective and current tenants or customers. At the same time, you must ensure that every dollar you spend represents a wise investment that will provide true […]
