Construction fleet managers face difficult equipment decisions every budget cycle: repair or replace a vehicle, perform minimal maintenance or a complete overhaul, and whether to invest in two smaller units or one larger, higher-capacity machine. These choices carry significant financial consequences that extend far beyond the current fiscal year. One of the most effective financial […]
Parking lot sweeping is a core pavement maintenance service that affects curb appeal, safety compliance, and pavement longevity. Property managers and facility owners rely on professional contractors to keep lots clean, reduce environmental runoff, and extend asphalt life. Building a reliable operation requires the right equipment, trained personnel, quality control systems, and a dependable service
Warm mix asphalt technology has reshaped how road construction projects approach temperature-sensitive paving, especially when combined with rubberized binders. On California’s Highway 1 along the Mendocino Coast, Caltrans demonstrated that pairing warm mix additives with asphalt-rubber gap-graded (RHMA-G) mixes can overcome challenging environmental conditions while delivering durable, long-lasting pavements. This project proved that modern stone
Job costing is one of the most critical yet overlooked components of running a successful pavement maintenance business. Without a clear understanding of what each job truly costs, contractors essentially operate blind, unable to determine whether they are making money or slowly bleeding resources. For companies seeking long-term stability and growth, mastering job costing is
When family-owned pavement maintenance businesses face the challenge of leadership transition, the outcome depends on preparation, dedication, and a commitment to quality that outlasts any single owner. For Frankie Steele, taking over Pavement Maintenance Contractors, Inc. in Huntington, WV, after the passing of her husband Timothy Steele was not just a business decision but a
For contractors in the pavement maintenance and exterior services industry, the prospect of working with a national service provider (NSP) can feel like a gamble. Horror stories circulate about missed payments, work continuing on terminated contracts, and broken promises. Yet despite these cautionary tales, contractors who find the right NSP partner can unlock significant advantages:
For pavement maintenance contractors, staying informed about industry trends, equipment innovations, and best practices is essential to running a successful business. Yet the sheer volume of information available online makes it difficult to find the content that matters most. Many contractors report spending more time sifting through unrelated material than actually reading useful articles. This
Pavement maintenance and striping contractors face a competitive landscape where basic services alone may not sustain healthy profit margins. The most successful contractors have discovered that offering strategic add-on services can dramatically increase revenue per job while delivering greater value to clients. From ADA-compliant warning systems to durable traffic calming solutions, the market for pavement
Every construction contractor knows the feeling: that excavator, dump truck, or paving machine sitting in the yard between jobs, costing money every day it stays parked. While equipment is essential to completing projects, idle equipment does not generate revenue – it only generates expenses. As Steve Brahney, owner of Brahney Pavement Solutions, puts it, “Equipment
When Caterpillar unveiled more than a dozen new machines at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 across 60,000 square feet of exhibit space, the event marked a significant inflection point in construction equipment technology. From the CT660 vocational truck to the first production machine with Tier 4 Final emissions compliance, these introductions signaled a generational shift toward cleaner, more
