Category: Education
Have a Super Time at RFMA!
February 6 is a big day this year. Not only is it Super Bowl XLV, but it is also the kickoff of the Restaurant Facilities Management Assn. (RFMA) 2011 Conference in Long Beach, CA. Our team will be present to enjoy game-day festivities along with other attendees and to exhibit during the following two days….
Read PostWater, Water Everywhere
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…
Read PostBe Safe When You Pave
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…
Read PostWhat you need to know before taking the LEED
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…
Read PostLEED the Way
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…
Read Post5 Reasons to Utilize Green Paving Solutions
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…
Read Post9 Steps to a Better Parking Lot
With warm weather rolling in, people across the country are saying “goodbye” to memories of winter. Even with typical fluctuations in temperature common to the season, people are opening their windows and swimming pools, hanging up their coats, and hitting the gym to get that beach-ready bod. You may be wondering what you can do…
Read PostA Make-over in May
As much as we’re cautioned to ‘never judge a book by its cover,’ first impressions count and they usually start on the surface. This same truth applies to your property. How can you attract more business to your door? Start with the first area encountered by your visitors—the parking lot. Is your parking lot in…
Read Post4 S.T.E.P.s – ‘P’ is for Post-Job Inspection
This week’s post will address the fourth and final step in the four-step program to successful parking lot management. The final step of the project should include a Post-Job Inspection. During this time, all of the work is thoroughly reviewed by the project manager. Signage, barricades, and any remaining equipment and debris are removed from…
Read Post4 S.T.E.P.s – ‘E’ is for Execution
This week’s post will address the third step in the four-step program to successful parking lot management; please check back next week for the fourth and final step. After timetable, the third step is Execution. It is extremely helpful to have on-site project management once work commences. The same project manager who facilitated the setup,…
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