My Favorite Job

Rose Paving / October 20, 2010

We interviewed Regional Project Manager, John Garcia, about his favorite job at Rose Paving.  Below are his answers. 1. What has been your favorite job thus far in your career at Rose Paving? A: My favorite job so far was installing brick pavers at Lot L of U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. 2. When…

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Water, Water Everywhere

Rose Paving / October 06, 2010

This week’s post features our first guest employee blogger, Ryan Labuda, Director of Special Projects at Rose Paving.  The following discussion addresses methods for dealing with stormwater management: Water is often taken for granted, especially when it comes to your parking lot.  Water can be a parking lot’s biggest enemy, whether it is standing water creating…

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Networking Partner Profile: Landscape Concepts Management

Rose Paving / September 22, 2010

This week, we wanted to spread the love and write about one of our networking partners.  In today’s business world, no matter what type of venture you’re involved in, it is so important to stay in touch, share ideas, and help your fellow associates.  George Markoutsas, Director of Marketing for Landscape Concepts Management, based in…

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Be Safe When You Pave

Rose Paving / September 15, 2010

Paving a busy parking lot can pose a dangerous situation to drivers, pedestrians, and even workers if the proper precautions are not taken.  Rose Paving requires that all of our team members complete safety training each year and we reinforce what we learn during “tool-box” talks on a biweekly basis.  Before starting a paving project…

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Atlanta Branch Update

Rose Paving / August 11, 2010

Since the opening of our Atlanta branch office in April 2009, we have seen tremendous growth and success in the Southeast. This is due, in large part, to the efforts of our sales and operations teams based in Georgia’s capital city. Brandon Graf is the Director of Sales and our operations team is led by…

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A Day in the Life of a Project Manager

Rose Paving / July 21, 2010

Looking out on a parking lot that has been newly resurfaced or recently striped, you may not realize the hours of prep work that went into revamping that space.  It’s more than likely that at least a dozen people – from the early planning phases to the actual execution of the work – helped ensure…

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Hot Asphalt, Hot Summer!

Rose Paving / July 07, 2010

As a kid, summer meant freedom from school and relaxing during long, hot summer days. As an adult, summer doesn’t affect much in our day-to-day routine. But, one thing remains the same—the heat! Whether you live on the East coast, West coast, or somewhere in between, you can count on summer to sizzle. This is…

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What you need to know before taking the LEED

Rose Paving / June 23, 2010

Last week we introduced you to LEED® certification and discussed its impact on property managers and building owners.  To wrap up our “green” paving theme, we would like to conclude with a look at the key metrics that matter most when it comes to achieving LEED® certification. First, it’s important to understand that there are…

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LEED the Way

Rose Paving / June 16, 2010

No, it’s not a typo…  Now there is a new way to take the LEED and promote a cleaner, healthier environment.   As a property manager or building owner, we know you have heard a lot about “going green.”  But, how does this movement affect you, your tenants, and your organization as a whole?  Believe it…

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5 Reasons to Utilize Green Paving Solutions

Rose Paving / June 02, 2010

1) Save Energy Solar reflective coatings are just one example of how Green Paving Solutions help save energy.  Solar reflective coatings are designed for heat reduction of parking surfaces.  The product is formulated with infrared reflective pigments to reduce solar absorption, increase reflectance and, ultimately, reduce cooling costs. Additionally, the use of warm-mix asphalt versus…

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