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Proper Rolling Ensures Asphalt Overlay Smoothness

To avoid overlay bumps, use the right roller and avoid over compaction

May 31, 2016

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How to Avoid Bumps in Asphalt Overlays

Following crack sealing “best practices” assures smooth, bump-free finished pavement

May 31, 2016

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Cracksealing Safety Best Practices

The major hazards present for cracksealing operations include exposure to traffic, exposure to elevated temperature materials and proximity to powered equipment. Identifying the hazards and taking proper measures to mitigate these risks is paramount.

May 16, 2016

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GuardTop opens Atlanta Distribution Center

May 4, 2016

Working Safely with Infrared

While these repair tools are considered safer than cut and replace methods, there are still precautions you and your crew should take when working with this equipment.

March 1, 2016

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How Pavement Maintenance Can Be Fun and Successful

January 4, 2016

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Education Best Strategy when it Comes to Sealcoating

It’s essential to inform your client about services you will provide and products you will use on the job so there are clear expectations.

January 4, 2016

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How to Fix a Struggling Company

Survival for Petra Paving depended on learning and implementing what it didn’t know.

January 4, 2016

Chris Tammany not only enjoys being in the field but he knows Petra Paving is a better company when he’s guiding the crew. “My forte is out in the field,” he says. “Our square-foot-per-hour is much higher when I’m out there on the job than when I’m not on the job so I need to be out there.”

6 Steps Every Contractor Needs to Take for Growth

January 4, 2016

When scheduling jobs ACI Asphalt provides foremen with as much detail as possible on their iPad including location, job components, which employees will be working, and what equipment and traffic control is needed among other specifics. The information is accessible through the foreman’s app.

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Managing Your Labor Starts Here

December 1, 2015

13 Paving Topics among 41 New Sessions at NPE 2016

October 9, 2015

In addition to its conference program NPE 2016 hosts an expanded exhibit floor (the floor sold out in 2015 in Nashville, above) on Jan. 27-29 and equipment giveaways by Case Construction (SV 280 skid steer) and KM International (KM 2-18X Infrared Asphalt Recycler).

Critical Success Factors: Getting and Keeping Key Business

October 9, 2015

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Welcome to Pavement's 2015 Top Contractors

For the third year Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction has conducted its Top Contractor Survey to generate industry benchmark information and to develop verifiable lists of the top-selling contractors in each of five industry segments.

June 15, 2015

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Pavement Repair List Tops $269 million

June 15, 2015

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NPE 2016 to offer 40 new topics, free sealcoating session and pre-convention leadership “boot camp”

June 15, 2015

How High-Tech Pothole Repair Improves Productivity and Profits

Spray-injection patching is one of the most cost-effective methods for distressed pavement repair.

May 7, 2015

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Cold Patch Asphalt Repairs Help Extend Your Season & Pavement Life

Throw-and-go materials can be used by contractors year-round to complete pothole patches.

May 7, 2015

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Mastic Sealant Patches Provide Long-Term Pavement Repair Solution

These repairs can provide a more permanent patching solution when the distress is too large for crack sealing and too small for repaving.

May 7, 2015

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