A Look Back in Time

A commercial parking lot is a major property asset, but pavement problems can be easy to overlook until they become difficult or expensive to ignore. Regular inspections give property managers a better understanding of pavement conditions and help identify maintenance needs earlier. They also provide useful information for budgeting, vendor discussions, and long-term capital planning….

Winter can be demanding on commercial pavement. Freezing temperatures, snow, ice, moisture, snowplows, and deicing operations can all contribute to pavement wear. For property and facility managers, parking lot maintenance before winter is an opportunity to identify existing problems and complete appropriate repairs before harsh weather makes them worse or more difficult to address. A…

Parking lot repairs can be difficult to budget for when pavement problems seem to appear unexpectedly. A pothole develops near an entrance. Cracks spread across a heavily traveled section. Drainage problems become more noticeable after a storm. Before long, a property that seemed to need minor maintenance may require a much larger investment. For property…