AK DASH BLOG

Top Priorities For New Asphalt Business Owners

Starting a new asphalt business is exciting. You get the truck, the tank, the melter, the logo on the door, and that first rush of calls and quotes. Then reality hits. Most days it feels like you are running the whole operation from the front seat of your truck, trying to stay on top of leads, pricing, crews, weather, change orders, and cash flow. The contractors who scale quickly are not only the ones putting in long hours; they are the ones who get clear on their priorities. They are the ones who get their priorities straight in the first 6 to 12 months and build simple systems around them. This article will walk you through the core priorities every new asphalt business owner should focus on, and how tools like AK DASH can help you stay organized and profitable while you grow.

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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.

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