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Pathway Construction for Parks, Schools, and Commercial Sites

Pathway Construction for Parks, Schools, and Commercial Sites

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…

Asphalt vs. Gravel Driveways for Acreages

Asphalt vs. Gravel Driveways for Acreages

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…

Common Asphalt Myths That Cost Property Owners Money

Common Asphalt Myths That Cost Property Owners Money

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…

Hiring an Asphalt Contractor in Calgary: What to Check

Hiring an Asphalt Contractor in Calgary: What to Check

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…

Why Asphalt Needs Time to Cure: Understanding The Drying Process

Why Asphalt Needs Time to Cure: Understanding The Drying Process

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.…

How Parking Lot Design Impacts Traffic Flow and Safety

How Parking Lot Design Impacts Traffic Flow and Safety

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…

DIY Driveway Repair vs. Professional Paving: What’s Worth It?

DIY Driveway Repair vs. Professional Paving: What’s Worth It?

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…

How Holloway Paving Ensures Construction Safety

How Holloway Paving Ensures Construction Safety

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…

Asphalt Paving for Shopping Centres in Calgary: High-Traffic Solutions

Asphalt Paving for Shopping Centres in Calgary: High-Traffic Solutions

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,…

How To Winter-Proof Your Commercial Parking Lot in Calgary

How To Winter-Proof Your Commercial Parking Lot in Calgary

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…

Asphalt Driveway Paving: From Planning to a Perfect Finish

Asphalt Driveway Paving: From Planning to a Perfect Finish

Your driveway is responsible for providing safe and easy access to your home and giving visitors a great first impression. But maintaining it and protecting it from wear and tear…

How Asphalt Repairs Can Improve Safety In Parking Lots

How Asphalt Repairs Can Improve Safety In Parking Lots

A parking lot can look calm on the surface, but many risks can hide beneath. These risks can lead to real accidents. Most people don’t think twice about parking lot…