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Change in Your Pocket

A paving specialist's analogy.

Bad grass grows faster - for a while

Tough times call for smart investments

The business benefits of integrating infrared services

Infrared heating

Infrared equipment can allow contractors to work in less-than-ideal conditions. For example, a contractor can install thermoplastics in wet or cold weather.

A reputation for integrity

Hands-on approach, versatility make Worthington Paving an in-demand contractor in California.

'We take pride in the work, we're professional, we do it right, and we do it right the first time,' says Dave Worthington (right) with son Chandler. 'That's not going to change.'

Unknotting family ties

South Florida's Roberts Traffic Marking is successfully transitioning from a family business to a corporation.

'It is imperative that 'key employees' not necessarily be family members when examining the current and future value of any company,' says Lisa Birchfield, president of Roberts Traffic Marking.

Figuring it out

Capitol Sweeping Services uses the information it collects to adapt to the changing sweeping market.

Dave Fisher, Hannah Smith, Tom Kuhns, and Lesa Kuhns (from left) with Capitol Sweeping Services' new infrared repair machine, the contractor's next step in bringing services in-house to help stabilize cash flow, keep employees busy, and become even more essential to its customers.

Celebrating 25 years of business and reputation

Striving to create and maintain a good reputation has paid off for Kettle Moraine Asphalt Maintenance.

'As far as the maintenance, it all goes hand in hand,' says Jeff Schmitt, owner of Kettle Moraine Asphalt Maintenance. Before sealing the driveway, the crew edges, fills cracks, and blows away debris.

Pavement Roundabout

Driveway Sealcoating... Done!

Recycling Yields Better Roads

Reclamation offers a low-cost option for long-term repairs.

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Pavement Roundabout

And the sealcoating job goes to...

Pavement Roundabout

Driveway sealcoating...And then there were two

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