Kimberley Schmitt

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Kimberley Schmitt is the associate editor for Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction and Asphalt Contractor magazines. She was previously the assistant editor of Concrete Contractor. Connect with Pavement Magazine on Facebook and Twitter.

Pneumatic Rollers

Contractors' Choice: How to Decide When to Purchase a Pneumatic Roller

Rubber-tired rollers have some distinct advantages in many asphalt paving situations; study up on the roles they can play before investing

When completing chipseal projects, pneumatic rollers will set the aggregate in the oil without breaking the edges of the rock. Courtesy Basic Equipment, www.basicequipment.net.

Pavement Preservation & Maintenance

Stamped Asphalt Offers Value-Added Option for Pavers

Stamped asphalt adds custom designs for clients.

Thermotrack’s Hot Print wire rope templates are embedded into the heated asphalt by a plate compacter, then removed leaving the design impression.

Buying Equipment for Sweeping Construction Sites

A variety of features are available when choosing a unit for construction site sweeping.

Unlike parking lot sweeping, construction sweeping may require a larger sweeper to pick up debris such as heavy fine dust, rock, stone, gravel, mud, and small pieces of 2x4s.

Pavement Marking & Striping

How to Complete a Government Job

Robert and Michelle Hornor followed several steps before winning the bid to sealcoat and stripe a VA hospital.

Because it was a government job, Robert had to restripe the handicap stalls exactly as they were with several different designs on each parking lot. Photo documentation was used to ensure proper painting.

Sealcoating Equipment & Materials

Yeager Asphalt leads the way with new techniques and equipment

Mark Yeager attends seminars and conferences to maintain knowledge of the industry.

'We've always been the first in our area to start new techniques and use new equipment,' says Mark Yeager, left, owner of Yeager Asphalt.

Decorative Concrete

A Closer Look at Substrate Technology

The Prep/Master 3030 is Substrate Technology's most all around, versatile polishing machine.

Decorative Concrete

How to Apply Glow-in-the-Dark Aggregates in Stamped Concrete

Decorative concrete contractor Mike Dagett uses Ambient Glow Technology's glowing aggregates in a stamped patio.

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Decorative Concrete

Trough sink perfect fit for first-time concrete client

Eric Pottle, owner of Surface Works AZ, completed a trough sink using GFRC.

Eric Pottle, owner of Surface Works AZ located in Peoria, Ariz., completed a few preliminary sketches to determine the exact design of the sink.

Forming a Greener Home

Contractors can choose from a range of insulated forming systems to offer a more energy efficient home.

With E-MAXX, builders can place insulation on either the outside, inside or both sides of the wall. When placing it on the interior wall, contractors will be able to immediately hang the drywall.

Decorative Overlays

Tips for Vertical Overlay Applications

Contractors will find a few differences in vertical overlays surface prep compared to that of horizontal overlays.

When applying a vertical overlay over wood, wire will need to be added to the surface.

Decorative Concrete

Concrete Cosmetics keeps the job custom

Kenny Patillo's portfolio ranges from T-Rex footprints to Texas Wildflowers, and regardless of the job he is sure to make every project a custom design.

Kenny Patillo has completed many unique projects, including this abstract mural at the Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas.

Diversification Brings Growth to Central Sweeping Services

Ray Swatkowski credits Central Sweeping Services success to the reputation his father created.

Central Sweeping Services has many unique clients including University of Central Florida (he said UFC, is that the same thing?) as well as Disney. 'We do a lot of work out at Disney, which is a specialty. You have to be a preferred contractor,' says Doug Swatkowski.

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