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    Measuring a Parking Lot for Asphalt Maintenance: Manual vs. AI Takeoff

    Proper measurements are the key to any profitable and successful asphalt maintenance project. If you are getting ready to stripe, crack fill, sealcoat, or patch a parking lot, it begins with knowing exactly what you are up against. You need accurate measurement first and foremost for the purpose of estimating your materials and labor, but also for generating confidence through professional, accurate proposals. Getting it right the first time saves not only time but margin as well. Miscalculation of floor space means cash lost, overestimating means materials wasted and money wasted. Either way, profitability suffers. Here, we'll examine two popular methods contractors use in measuring parking lots today: the traditional manual approach and the AI-powered alternative that’s quickly taking center stage in the asphalt world.

    Posted by on July 11

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    Grow Your Profitability Through Smarter Customer Management

    Running an asphalt or construction services company is a juggling act. You are bidding work, watching weather, lining up materials, and keeping crews moving. The cracks show up when calls get missed, quotes sit in drafts, and no one remembers the last conversation with a property manager. That is where a CRM earns its keep. It takes the chaos out of the day, puts every note and task in one place, and helps you close more of the work already on your plate. Industry results are consistent: teams that adopt Customer Relationship Management software sell more, respond faster, and make fewer errors. Translation for contractors, more booked jobs at better margins.

    Posted by on March 26

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    Top Jobber Alternatives For Service Businesses in 2025

    Running crews, lining up materials, watching weather, and keeping invoices moving is a lot. If you are on asphalt, the day can turn fast when a storm hits or a loader goes down. Field service management (FSM) software helps you keep that chaos under control. Jobber is one option. In 2025 many contractors are also looking at tools that fit pavement work more closely.

    Posted by on February 28

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    How to Check Your Company Credit Score (And Why It Matters)

    Nearly 30% of small businesses get turned down for financing due to weak credit scores. If you run an asphalt company, you already know access to cash can make or break a season. Whether you are lining up financing for equipment, fronting materials for a big job, or planning an expansion, your company credit score is part of every conversation with lenders and suppliers.

    Posted by on February 11

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    The Ultimate Local SEO Guide for Asphalt Contractors

    Did you know that 46% of all Google searches have local intent? That means a big share of your future customers are looking for help right where they live. For home-service pros like landscapers, pavement contractors, and plumbers, local SEO is how you show up at the exact moment someone nearby needs you. If you are not working on it, you are leaving jobs on the table.

    Posted by on January 31

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    11 Reasons to Do your Quote Sheets with Online Tools

    Running an asphalt business means juggling countless details, so it’s easy to drop the ball here and there. But if that’s happening more often than not, you’re in danger of going into the “sloppy zone” reserved for the black-top cowboys. And if that lack of precision leaks into your quote sheets, boy, you’re about to lose some business.

    Posted by on August 20

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    How to Spend $1,000 a Month on Advertising for Your Pavement Business

    When you're running a small pavement maintenance business, every dollar counts, especially when it comes to advertising. And with a tight budget, you’re gonna need to make every penny work hard for you. That means maximizing the impact of your $1,000 monthly advertising budget is the key to making sure you reach the right people and grow your pavement business to where you want it to be.

    Posted by on July 10

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    Paving Your Way to Success with a CRM Software

    Feeling stuck in the mud when it comes to managing your paving business? Tired of the endless back-and-forth emails, misplaced job quotes, and the overall mess of trying to keep your clients happy? You're not alone. Many paving businesses face these rocky challenges daily. But what if there was a smoother way to manage everything?

    Posted by on March 18

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