As part of our ongoing commitment to environmentally friendly paving, we are constantly looking for new and better ways in which to serve our clients. And what better way to help serve you than by better educating you on the… Read More
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Green Construction & Asphalt Paving from Reliable Contracting in Baltimore
Over the years, green construction practices in road building have gone from an idea often talked about, but rarely acted upon to the new, trendy paving technique to common practice in the paving industry. And today, hot-in-place pavement recycling (HIR)… Read More
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Pavement Recycling with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
Believe it or not, the asphalt industry is actually one of the greenest around. 1. Asphalt is one of the most recycled products in the country. 2. Asphalt pavement and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) DO NOT leach petroleum into the… Read More
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Emergency Funds for Hurricane Sandy Damage in New Jersey & Connecticut
The United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently released $12 million in quick release emergency relief funds to deal with damage in New Jersey and Connecticut as a result of Hurricane Sandy. $10 million is allocated… Read More
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How Technology is shaping the Pavement Industry :: Baltimore Asphalt Contractor
As we mentioned in last week’s post, the pavement industry is one of constant evolution and change. And perhaps the biggest catalyst of this change, over the years, has been technology. This technology has allowed pavement contractors to produce flatter… Read More
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How the Concrete Industry has changed :: Baltimore Pavement Contractor
While the paving industry is often accused of resisting change, we, like all industries, have also changed over the years. How? 1. Professionalism and Reputation: For years, contractors were infamous for bidding low just to win contracts. These days, however,… Read More
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Reliable Contracting Performs Site Work for the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre
In 2010, Reliable Contracting broke ground on the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre and has since completed all grading, paving, utilities, and road improvement for the 80-acres mixed use development. The $275 million addition to the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre includes… Read More
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Reliable Contracting’s Employee Awards :: Baltimore, Maryland Contractors
The growth and progress of any organization depends on its employees. Here at Reliable Contracting, we recognize that our employees are our most important resource; without them, our success would not be possible. This is why we like to take… Read More
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Millersville Drum Plant: The Asphalt Plant Undergoes Several Updates
Our Millersville drum plant recently underwent several upgrades. The most notable include: The addition of a warm-mix treatment system to improve flow characteristics of liquid asphalt. Mechanical repairs to the rotating drum mechanism. The installation of touch-screen computer controls… Read More
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Reliable Hosts Trench Rescue Training for County Fire Departments
Reliable Contracting recently hosted the Anne Arundel County Fire Department Collapse and Rescue Team’s four-day training session at Reliable’s Millersville quarry. The event – sponsored by the Utility Contractor’s Association, of which Reliable is a member – brought together several… Read More