At Reliable Contracting, we offer everything from the installation of hot and cold-mix asphalt to asphalt patching, milling, seal coating, and crack filling. But what does this all mean? For that matter, what is asphalt pavement? You undoubtedly use asphalt… Read More
New asphalt cannot be laid on top of damaged asphalt. Before road, highway, or parking lot construction can take place, the existing asphalt structure must be excavated and then graded. These steps are crucial in the overall construction process. Excavation:… Read More
Last week, we gave you a quick overview of the History of Asphalt. This week, we are going to take a look at the many different types of asphalt pavement currently available. You may be surprised at how versatile this… Read More
Often time in life, we take the inventions and innovations around us for granted. For instance, when is the last time you really sat there and thought about how a light bulb works, or where you would be if it… Read More
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) first introduced warm-mix asphalt (WMA) to the United States in 2002 after WMA grew in popularity in Europe. This new technology instantly spurred interest for government agencies, researchers, contractors, and especially hot-mix asphalt producers…. Read More
Asphalt is one of the most commonly used paving materials around. Its waterproofing and binding properties make it an ideal material for road and parking lot construction. But what many people do not know is that asphalt is also recyclable…. Read More
Founded in 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) has since grown to become a national organization with 75 chapters throughout the United States covering all specialties within the construction industry. ABC chapters represent 23,000 merit shop… Read More
Every building project begins with one very important decision; choosing the right commercial construction contractor. Choose the wrong commercial contractor and your entire project suffers (not to mention your wallet). Choose the right contractor and the sky is the limit!… Read More