A Look Back in Time

Rose Paving / December 08, 2010

It’s hard to believe that our paving company started out as a locally owned and operated, two-man shop. Although many changes have occurred over the years—most notably that we are now equipped to service locations anywhere in the country—two things have remained the same. Our founder, Alan Rose, continues to play a huge role in…

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A Closer Look at Crack sealing

Rose Paving / December 01, 2010

Over time, cracks will appear in every parking lot.  Cracking is caused primarily by the effects of the sun and moisture.  The sun oxidizes asphalt pavement causing it to harden and shrink.  When this happens, the pavement breaks at its weakest point (usually along the joints).  Water seeps into the cracks and softens or weakens…

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Recipe for the Season

Rose Paving / November 24, 2010

Consider this variation on your traditional potato dish at tomorrow’s Thanksgiving dinner!  Enjoy! Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bananas with Honey (serves 10-12 servings) Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour and 5 minutes Ingredients: 5 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed 4 bananas, unpeeled 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp. 1/4 cup honey Kosher…

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Get to Know: Peter Holton

Rose Paving / November 03, 2010

For our first in-depth look at a Rose Paving teammate, we interviewed Peter Holton, a member of our Regional Sales Team.  Below are his answers. 1.  How long have you been with Rose Paving Company? A:  4.5 years 2.  What is your favorite hobby? A:  Working out 3.  What was the last movie you went to see? A: …

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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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