Infrared Asphalt Repair

Infrared Asphalt Repair

The solution for many needs By Jeff Winke Even squinting hard through lenses Windex-clean with glasses firmly planted on the nose, it isn’t possible to see infrared. It’s at a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum. There are no...
Winter  Prep

Winter Prep

Time to methodically shut down, prepare for next year By Jeff Winke Time to shut down for winter. Busy production season has finally ended and most would love to turn it all off and walk away until Spring shows any first signs. But that voice of reason in your head...
Sweeper Maintenance

Sweeper Maintenance

A precaution that ensures productivity, and profit By Jeff Winke Curiosity is good. It can lead to interesting useful information and sometimes to information that veers off the topic being researched. Google the word “sweepers” and “street sweepers” with the intent...
Safety is second to none

Safety is second to none

For the paving contractor there is no equal in importance By Jeff Winke Asphalt paving is dangerous. Heavy equipment, high temperature materials, and the pressing need to quickly produce quality results can prove challenging. “The most important responsibility a...
Contractor Operations Software

Contractor Operations Software

Upgrades a business to super duty By Jeff Winke The pad and pen with a nearby calculator have long been replaced by a computer and a wide array of computer software for most industries. The fundamental definition for software is it is the entire set of programs,...
Sealcoating & Crack Sealing

Sealcoating & Crack Sealing

Two peas, but different pods By Jeff Winke Asphalt pavement is wonderful. It looks great with its midnight black sheen after being freshly placed. It is durable and can last a long time. Like everything in life, asphalt requires maintenance and care. And if it is less...