By Jeff Winke Subcontractors are a bit like cats. They’re independent and, yes, they do like you but you get the sense that it’s all on their terms. Managing subcontractors requires finesse — a subtle and delicate manner that combines firm control with gentle...
Defining good operational practices By Jeff Winke The asphalt milling machine—also known as a cold planer, pavement planer, pavement recycler, or roto-mill—is a construction machine used to remove bituminous pavement or asphalt concrete from roadways and other...
Knowing when to replace and upgrade your paver By Jeff Winke Price is a given. But there are other considerations when thinking about upgrading or changing out an asphalt paving machine. “The expectation that the paver will perform and return a profit is the most...
How does it fit into the paving business? By Jeff Winke For many asphalt paving companies, the old Big Joe Turner tune made famous by Bill Haley & His Comets in the 1950’s could be updated to more aptly reflect current compaction roller practices. Bear this...
A tough choice that can reward By Jeff Winke The big decision to jump ahead or not? Many asphalt paving contractors are there at the edge. They teeter … weighing the pros and cons of adding their own cold planer to their equipment fleet. The question being...
