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For property managers, pavement asset management can be a challenge, especially when it comes to pavement maintenance budgeting. How much do you need to spend on maintaining your parking lot? When it it time to get maintenance? What kind of things does asphalt maintenance include, anyway? The answer is to get a relationship with the […]

If your pavement is too damaged for simple asphalt repair services like sealcoating or crack filling, the asphalt overlay services can give your pavement new life. Sometimes, sadly your asphalt is too old for an overlay to be effective, either. Your local paving company can help you find the right repair services to bring your […]

Oil stains may be a nuisance and visually distracting, but if you do not attend to them, they can have devastating consequences that may lead to major asphalt pavement repairs. Motor oil, transmission fluid, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, diesel fuel, grease and any other product containing petroleum or petroleum byproducts will eat away at the binder […]

Asphalt pavement has been used in America for well over a century. It has become the leading choice for many pavement applications. Its reliability has increased over the decades through innovations in the production of the asphalt material and in application techniques for pavement surfaces. Today, a paving contractor can construct an asphalt pavement that can last […]

Numerous studies have proven that proactive maintenance saves money and extends the life of the item receiving the maintenance. This is true for a wide variety of items, including industrial equipment, heating and cooling systems, roofs, vehicles and lawn mowers. It is also true for asphalt pavement. If you are proactive about your parking lot maintenance, […]

Professionally applied sealcoating is an extremely effective way to prolong the life of your asphalt pavement. Seal coat serves as a sunscreen to block the ultraviolet radiation that turns asphalt dry, brittle and faded. Sealants also protect the pavement from automotive fluids that break down the binder in the asphalt, causing soft spots that cannot support the […]

Many property managers state that the task that creates the most stress for them is the creation of an accurate, reasonable budget. Some categories are easier than others when it comes to deciding how much money will be needed. For example, they usually have a good idea of what salaries, office supplies and utilities will […]

If you are responsible for a commercial parking lot, its appearance may not always top your list of concerns. However, your parking lot can speak volumes about your business, your attention to detail, and your concern for your customers and employees. Clearly defined parking stalls reduce the possibility of door dents and enhance your property’s […]

In a typical year, the Kansas City area receives more than 18 inches of snow during the winter months and approximately 39 inches of total precipitation annually. During the summer, daytime highs frequently exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if you have lived in the area for a few years, you probably know that the weather […]

Business owners and managers sometimes have to make some difficult decisions. If you have a job vacancy, which of the two equally qualified candidates do you hire? Should you try to get another year out of the trucks used by your field technicians or trade them in? If an employee arrives late too many times, […]