January 2019

Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction January 2019

The annual event hosted nearly 200 industry professionals, offering insight into the future. Panelists are, from left, Amy Schwandt, Jim Adair, Chad Bormann, Tim Cook, Tracy Day, Mike Higgins.

Sweeper Summit Addresses a Changing Industry

Marty and Johanna Pfenninger, Puddles 'n' Potholes

Infrared-only Start-up Thrives

Be sure to use the appropriate down pressure and speed. Excessive down pressure can quickly wear out cutting edges and, when paired with faster speeds, can cause significant blade damage when hitting an obstacle hidden under the snow.

How to Extend Snow Blade Life

Be sure to use the appropriate down pressure and speed. Excessive down pressure can quickly wear out cutting edges and, when paired with faster speeds, can cause significant blade damage when hitting an obstacle hidden under the snow.

How to Extend Snow Blade Life

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Is Reselling Sealer a Way to Grow Your Business?

Pavement Maintenance

Infrared-only Start-up Thrives

Puddles ’n’ Potholes infrared repair company proves what’s in a name matters

January 1, 2019

Marty and Johanna Pfenninger, Puddles 'n' Potholes

Pavement Maintenance

How to Extend Snow Blade Life

Tips to extend snow plow blade life

January 1, 2019

Be sure to use the appropriate down pressure and speed. Excessive down pressure can quickly wear out cutting edges and, when paired with faster speeds, can cause significant blade damage when hitting an obstacle hidden under the snow.

Pavement Maintenance

Is Reselling Sealer a Way to Grow Your Business?

Should contractors resell pavement sealer as a new business

January 1, 2019

Pavement Maintenance

7 Steps to a Successful First Day

How to make an employee's first day more successful

January 1, 2019

Pavement Maintenance

How Automated Vehicles Will Change Pavement Marking

The needs of cameras and software used to detect pavement markings will drive changes in marking requirements

January 1, 2019

According to FHWA, “Greater uniformity and quality in road markings and traffic control devices would enable automation. Having greater consistency in road markings and traffic control devices and an improved state of good repair benefits all road users, including ADS.”

Pavement Maintenance

From Survival to Success

How changing business models led to success

January 1, 2019

Roccie’s Asphalt Paving now employs 16 full time people, including 13 people in the field (an eight-person prep and pave crew, a two-person excavation crew and three truck drivers). Two people handle sales, an office manager holds down the fort, and they have a part-time in-house marketing person.

Pavement Maintenance

The Other Half of your Business

business management tips at NPE

January 1, 2019

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