National Work Zone Awareness Week 2022 is set for April 11-15. This year, NWZAW is set in Virginia’s Department of Transportation, the kick-off event starting April 12, 2022. Work zone awareness is an increasingly growing need in the United States,… Read More
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How to Reduce Distracted Driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a month of national recognition for a growing problem in the United States. Many vehicle crashes are the result of distracted driving, which can be easily prevented. Distracted driving can encompass everything from fatigue… Read More
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Eliminating Tree of Heaven in Maryland Paving
Maryland has many wonderful species of plant life, but some are actually invasive and threaten the well-being of native plants. Tree of Heaven is one of these invasive species and poses not just a threat to other plants but also… Read More
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How to Choose an Asphalt Paving Company
You have a parking lot, road, highway, or driveway to complete or fix, and you need an asphalt paving contractor you can count on. Not always the easiest decision to make, it is one that can impact the quality of… Read More
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Retention vs. Detention Ponds
In some areas, a basin is a desirable solution for managing stormwater runoff. When water runs off of pavement like concrete or asphalt, it travels very fast compared to lawns and other natural grounds. The rate the stormwater drains should… Read More
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Types of Soil Compactors
Soil compaction is a necessary step in creating the right soil conditions for building new structures such as roads, bridges, sidewalks, and buildings. When construction workers excavate the soil to build upon, the soil loses its natural ability to sustain… Read More
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Stormwater Management Ideas for Parking Lots
Maryland is a relatively wet region, especially around the Chesapeake Bay. One of the greatest concerns for Maryland construction is stormwater management, the practice of directing water safely off of impervious surfaces with as little pollution to the environment as… Read More
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Portland Cement Soil Stabilization
If you need excavation and grading services for your construction project, there is a chance that you will need soil modification or soil stabilization services too. Soil stabilization helps to give the natural soil enough strength to bear the weight… Read More
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Why Choose a Career in Asphalt and Paving?
Jobs are becoming more plentiful than ever, and many new opportunities are on the horizon. If you are looking to jumpstart or switch your career, you will quickly find that there are a myriad of industries in which one can… Read More
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The Role of Compaction in Improving Soil
Construction work involves many steps, but each one done right is worth it. One of the very first steps in construction is preparing the ground. It involves hauling earth, removing debris, and grading the soil. It also may involve compacting… Read More