Pavement and parking lot striping or painting is important for several reasons. For one, it ensures safety within your premises by guiding drivers and pedestrians on where to drive or walk respectively. This controls traffic flow in the area and prevents accidents occurrence. Pavement striping also helps maximize parking space, improve the curb appeal of […]
When you’re investing in a civil construction project, the last thing you want is to have unexpected costs pop up along the way. One of the ways to prevent this from happening is to understand up front what goes in to the many process of site work and site preparation, and have estimations as to […]
When the busy season is over with, the annual routine of packing up shop and winterizing properties begins. For many businesses, it’s smart to close up for the winter when traffic is low, and reopen in the warmer months. But closing up shop until next year’s busy season can spell disaster if the proper steps […]
With time, your asphalt parking lot is bound to take a beating from harsh weather elements, heavy use, and old age. Your once bright, smooth and fresh parking lot cannot stay new forever and you ought to be prepared for the day when deterioration takes over. Typically, a well-paved asphalt lot can last for 20+ […]
As a business owner, there are two basic ways in which you can supply water to your commercial property; you can either opt for well water or city water supply systems. It might seem like going with one or the other is a no-brainer for your business, but there are many considerations that should weigh […]
Fire hydrants are one of the most critical lifelines in our communities. For most people, fire hydrants are part of the public water system and problems are handled by the municipality or other entity that has jurisdiction over the hydrant. For those with a private water main, however, you may be responsible for your own […]
As a project manager, developer or home builder you put your business reputation on the line when building a subdivision. A well-planned, properly-constructed and beautiful community will attract the attention of real estate agents and home buyers alike. A poorly-planned project, however, could result in a community that is unappealing and properties that are impossible […]
A crucial aspect of investing in a new, or resurfaced, asphalt parking lot for any property owner is knowing how much to budget for the project. No two parking lots are the same, so relying on general figures and estimates found on Google can be an unreliable way, and may lead to “sticker shock” once […]
If you have lived in Marion, Ohio, or one of the surrounding communities for any period of time, you know there is an old joke which says there are only two seasons of the year around here – winter and road construction! It seems like roads just get torn up in the winter and repaired […]
Unlike the movies, commercial space demolition isn’t all flash and bang, with big explosions and catastrophic circumstances. Generally speaking, commercial space demolition is controlled and careful. Even though it might be fun to picture demolition as it’s seen in old cartoons, that isn’t how the steps to demolition traditionally play out. Commercial Space Demolition Myths […]