The pavement repair industry represents a significant and growing segment of the broader pavement maintenance market, with the 2014 Pavement Repair 75 survey reporting over $141 million in repair-only sales. As property owners seek cost-effective solutions for extending the life of their asphalt surfaces, contractors have discovered that offering Concrete Resurfacing Repair of Concrete Floor […]
For contractors and construction professionals, finding the right equipment dealer when you need supplies, parts, or specialized machinery can determine whether a project stays on schedule. Traditionally, this meant flipping through printed dealer directories, scanning dense columns of listings, and hoping the information had not gone stale since the last publication. Today, searchable online platforms
The pavement maintenance industry has long lacked the kind of detailed, segment-specific benchmarks that contractors need to measure their performance against peers. That gap began closing in 2013 when Pavement Preservation & Maintenance magazine launched its first Top Contractor survey. By 2014, participation had surged dramatically — with more than 150 contractors submitting data, up
China consumed 6.6 gigatons of cement between 2011 and 2013, a figure that surpasses the 4.5 gigatons the United States used throughout the entire 20th century, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. To put that into perspective, 6.6 gigatons is equivalent to 6.6 billion metric tons, enough material to build thousands of the
When a working shipyard needs to demolish and rebuild a primary wharf while keeping the port fully operational, few crane fleets are up to the task. The Halifax Shipyard Modernization Program in Nova Scotia faced exactly this challenge: replace an aging wharf with a new 850-foot-long, 65-foot-high structure without halting shipyard activity. The solution involved
Investing in construction equipment represents one of the most significant financial decisions a contractor will make. The balance between acquiring the machinery needed to remain competitive and overextending the company’s financial resources is delicate. Whether you are expanding your fleet, replacing aged units, or adopting new technology, a structured approach to research, evaluation, and financing
Bridge demolition projects in environmentally sensitive areas require meticulous planning, specialized equipment, and strict adherence to regulatory constraints. A prime example is the CALTRANS project to remove aging steel truss and box girder bridges crossing the San Joaquin River in Central California. This article examines how demolition contractor Kroeker Inc. of Fresno, California, executed the
Foamed asphalt technology is changing how pavement reconstruction projects are delivered across the United States. By recycling existing pavement materials in place, this method delivers substantial cost savings while reducing environmental impact. One of the most compelling examples comes from the New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge project, where the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC)
In an industry where environmental impact is under constant scrutiny, construction firms must articulate a clear and credible sustainability message. Crafting an Authentic Sustainability Message in Construction begins with understanding what stakeholders actually expect from your company. Owners, regulators, investors, and the surrounding community all want to know how your projects affect the environment and
Every year, millions of scrap tires are diverted from landfills and stockpiles through reclamation processes that transform them into valuable construction materials. The practice of reclaiming used rubber has evolved from a niche recycling effort into a mainstream construction strategy, addressing both the environmental challenge of tire waste and the industry’s demand for durable, cost-effective
