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Malls Redevelop in Fight for Their Lives

‘Once a mall starts to go into decline, it's very hard to turn it around without some radical changes to the facility,’ to gain experience shoppers as product buyers shift online

As consumers buy more products online, malls are increasingly repurposing space for residential development or to appeal to experience seekers with entertainment venues.

Potential Customer Becomes Sealcoat Provider

Pro-Seal in Charleston, SC began in response to a gap in the market and has doubled in size in two years

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10 Sweeper Maintenance Tips

A good preventative maintenance program is the best cost-benefit value to your sweeper. Every sweeping contractor and municipality should have a program in place to catch any loose parts, misalignments, vibrations, etc. early on.

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STAR Adds Cascade Asphalt as Partner

STAR Inc. adds Cascade Asphalt Sealing Co. as STAR Technology Licensing Partner

How to Fix Oil Spots on Asphalt

Your customers hate them. You need to know how to get rid of them and fast.

If the asphalt has not been sealed, the oil will start to dissolve the asphalt binder in the pavement leading to pitting. When pitting occurs, the problem is compounded by allowing water to wash other oil and chemicals into the pitted area, further deteriorating the pavement.

Remembering Orlando, One Year Later: Striping Company Helps Create Memorial for Orlando Shooting Victims

Terrorist attacks at Orlando nightclub inspire Straight Line Southern to create Circle of Remembrance tribute

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How Climate and Pavement Condition Determine Sealer Selection

The best sealer for your application will depend on location and whether or not the pavement is a good candidate for crack sealing

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Selecting Crack Sealant for Your Application Purpose

The sealant material you choose should depend on project specifications, climate, pavement condition and more.

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Understanding Sealant Selection Specifications

Know what the proper protocol is for crack sealant selection based on ASTM standards.

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Construction Safety

6 Tips to Achieve a Successful Construction Safety Program

CEO of one of the mid-Atlantic region's fastest growing construction firms offers six tips to help contractors improve their safety culture and programs

Construction safety must become habit-like and practiced by everyone, and it starts at the top of the company.

Contractor's Best Friend

Can Contractors Bring America Back?

Eight reasons author Brad Humphrey believes the construction industry is the perfect place to resurrect the middle class and a great America

With the great personal drive and determination of so many construction owners and leaders poised to spring into action, I think it is very realistic and possible for our construction industry to bring America back to a country again known for its commitment to excellence, opportunities and achievement.

Striping – and More – for Harley-Davidson

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D.E. Gemmill crackseals, sealcoats and stripes Harley-Davidson facility in 7 days

The first step was cleaning the pavement using walk-behind blowers, brooms and sweeping equipment. That was followed by cracksealing and the first coat of sealer.

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