Tag: project management

The Project That Never Started

Rose Paving / October 17, 2017

Sometimes Success Means Turning Down a Client Request The Rose Paving philosophy is to put our clients first, no matter what. At times that means recommending a solution that best serves our client’s interests instead of our own flow of revenue. For example, one of the largest privately-owned logistics companies in the nation recently approached…

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Managing a Parking Lot for Healthcare Buildings

Rose Paving / October 10, 2017

4 Things to Know About Managing Paving Projects at Healthcare Buildings Accommodating the needs and priorities of our clients is paramount to every Rose Paving project, but for our clients in the healthcare industry, the stakes are especially high. Parking lots at hospitals and healthcare buildings must be easily accessible and simple to navigate, and…

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Winterizing Your Parking Lot: Protecting Your Property Before the Freeze

Rose Paving / October 03, 2017

Pre-Winter Protections For Your Surfaces Can Save You Time, Money and Liability Risks Game of Thrones jokes aside, winter is coming, and that is especially menacing for parking lots and pavement that hasn’t been sufficiently prepared. In regions where winter brings snow, ice and low temperatures, those brutal conditions can wreak havoc on surfaces and…

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How to Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls of Hiring a Contractor

Rose Paving / September 19, 2017

Why Contractors Get a Bad Rap Contractors can get a bad rap when it comes to construction projects—mostly because they are the ones who have to deliver bad news, such as when a project exceeds its budget or timeline. But the truth is there are also common missteps many contractors make that can frustrate their…

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How to Plan for Seasonality in Parking Lot Paving

Rose Paving / September 12, 2017

Fall is the Time to Start Prepping for Winter: Is Your Pavement Ready? Fall is upon us, which means winter isn’t far behind. As the seasons change, your property requires specific repairs and preparations, whether winter in your region means rain, snow or sleet. No two properties are exactly alike: factors that should shape your…

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Why Choose A National Paving Service?

Rose Paving / August 29, 2017

The 5 Key Offerings of a National Paving Partner Managing a portfolio of properties means dealing with a number of different vendors, tenants and professionals on a daily basis. When you’re managing each property with the help of a different maintenance team, you’ll find that you’re repeating yourself—again, and again, and again—as you schedule the…

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Managing an HOA Parking Lot

Rose Paving / July 18, 2017

7 Terms to Know When Managing an HOA As the manager of a homeowner’s association (HOA), the upkeep of the property becomes a personal matter. With so many people to answer to, not to mention an operating budget to maintain, thinking ahead about maintaining the property is essential. Here are seven terms to keep in…

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Special Projects Division Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know…

Rose Paving / May 08, 2013

Our Trivia Series continues with a collection of fun facts about the Rose Paving  Special Projects Division, which offers parking lot design and new construction services. The Division is headed up by our Professional Engineer (P.E.) Larry Briar and he hails from Walnut, IL Unique parking lot design services offered include, but are not limited…

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Facilities Maintenance Conference: March 7!

Rose Paving / February 13, 2013

The Facilities Maintenance Conference (FMC) is an event produced by Rose Paving that is dedicated to helping facility managers, owners, and industry professionals protect their asphalt, concrete, and other exterior areas of their commercial or industrial properties. First held in 1984, the FMC is traditionally hosted on a biennial basis. This year’s conference is scheduled for March 7, 2013, marking the 15th production of this premier industry event.

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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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