plan. Not only will you gain valuable knowledge of what is needed for your project, but you are essentially interviewing the contractor.
Quality workmanship from a reputable contractor who seeks your business will provide references of satisfied customers to exemplify their work. Follow through with a few quick calls to check references and ask questions. Every contractor wants to provide and complete a project on time and within budget. To meet this goal, a contractor must have not only a complete understanding of the construction process, but also effective scheduling and project management. Project quality consists of ensuring that the end product not only meets the required specifications, but is one that owners will be happy to use. The emphasis on project quality is on preventing errors, rather than inspecting the product at the end of the project and then eliminating errors. Project quality is an expectation and responsibility that needs to be maintained throughout the job. Expertise, quality products and exceptional service is the desired result when working with a contractor.
Plan details
Critical to any project is to define the scope of work needed. Too often, initial construction is focused on the building itself with less emphasis on the pavement infrastructure. Pavement designs are often based on being the least initial cost with little concern for long term performance. Whether you are dealing with driveways, parking lots or roads, a poor pavement design can lead to early distress. Asphalt surface is only as good as the stone base which provides its support. Proper planning and use of premium materials should not be reserved for highways only. Pavement design and construction are important factors in long- term pavement performance achievement, which ultimately results in low maintenance costs and an outstanding life-cycle.
By Michele C. DuBois, Marketing Director - DuBois Paving Co.
Allow plenty of time for bid organization and comparison, and time for board deliberations and decisions. Once you have taken bids and selected the contractor you want to work with, you’re ready for the contract. Based on the necessary scope of work, whether the project involves asphalt replacement, resurfacing, patching, crackfilling or sealcoating, a contract should list in detail all parts of the project plan and specifically the process as to what
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