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A new road isn’t something you can just lay asphalt on. Like baking a tiered cake, it’s built in layers, and each one needs to be prepared properly. It starts…

      Ask a group of ten people how thick asphalt should be, and you’re bound to get ten different answers. Some based on guesses, some on old industry…

Pathways seem simple, a straight strip of asphalt connecting point A to point B. But if you see a crack appear (often after a harsh Canadian winter), it often signals…

For many acreage owners, the driveway is more than just a place to park. It provides access to your home, accommodates trucks, trailers, equipment, and visitors, and needs to withstand…

Asphalt has been used for centuries in everything from road construction to waterproofing. And because it has such a long history, you’d think we’d know everything about it. Unfortunately, many…

Building a house, renovating a kitchen, restoring a building, or paving asphalt all rely on one thing to get the job done right: hiring the right contractor. Asphalt projects, in…

Perhaps your driveway was successfully paved with asphalt yesterday. It looks smooth and even, the edges are clean, and the contractors even made time to ensure adequate sloping for drainage.…

Most of us attribute the struggle to find an available parking space to a lack of parking spaces. But you’d be surprised to learn this fact: studies show that in…

Fixing something on your own is certainly an accomplishment. It’s addictive, highly satisfying, and comes with bragging rights. You saved money, learned a new skill or two, and get to…

Construction sites are inherently risky environments, presenting numerous hazards that require proactive control. Given the factors present—including large moving machinery, ground workers, blind spots, pinch points, noise, WHMIS-controlled substances, and…

Shopping centres and plazas are expected to handle thousands of visitors, vehicles, and daily wear without showing it. To meet that demand, owners and operators need to maintain parking lots,…

It’s a yearly occurrence. One morning, you pull back the curtains, peek outside, and find your street buried under fresh snow. Snow season in Alberta doesn’t play around. It comes…