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In The January 2008 Issue
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Big Production by Paving Giant, American Asphalt and Grading
Full service pavement maintenance company established to provide services and applications to benefit asphalt owners.
Features
Working after the fires
The 2007 wildfires in Southern California have both negative and positive effects on contractors’ businesses in the area.
By Kim Johnston
Looming Large
Virginia’s Young Sealcoating relies on presentation and marketing to operate bigger than it really is.
No leaks allowed
Skanska USA Civil West relies on infrared technology to meet tough joint density specs in reservoir job.
Sealcoat or pave?
Your customers need to know, and here’s how to help them decide.
Striping for safety
Experimental converging chevron pattern reduces speeds 5-7 mph and crashes by 30%.
By Kim Johnston
Sell price or sell service
It’s hard for sweepers to do both, here’s why ... plus, what you need to know if priced-based selling is what your market demands.
Small business budgeting basics
Follow these simple steps to improving — or starting — your budgeting process.
The value of Q&A
This “new” business strategy instigates review, motivates, and creates opportunities for growth.
Contractors' Choice
Trends in the small and mid-sized paver markets
Trends in the small and mid-sized paver markets.
By Kim Johnston
Equipment Maintenance
Equiptment Maintenance
Ready your sealcoaters for spring — you can clean them now, or pay later.
By Rod Dickens
Contractor Snapshot
Departments
Brokers carving out questionable niche
Brokers carving out questionable niche
NPCA offers new member benefits
NPCA offers new member benefits
Editorial
Product Spotlight
Hot Mix
Hot Mix
Pavement news
This Just In
This Just In...
Select product introductions and upgrades.
Tailgate Talk
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