Commercial Construction & Contracting Resources

Recycling Concrete Gives Old Material New Life (Asphalt Too!)

Posted by Eric Park on February 8, 2018

Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted on February 8th, 2018 and was updated on July 16th, 2018. 

When a building comes down or a concrete surface is torn up, what happens with the remnants? Well, one of two things:

  • It can sit and take up space in a landfill, or
  • It can be reused

Yeah, we like the second option, too.

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Topics: demolition, demolition contractors, foundation stone, construction aggregate, crushed stone

The Awesome Benefits of Recycling Asphalt and Concrete

Posted by Eric Park on December 12, 2017

Wait! Don’t dump that! There’s still life in that crushed up, old driving surface.

The day finally came for you to rip up your asphalt or concrete parking lot and start anew. While you’ll fondly remember your old lot and all the great times you had together, the friendship isn’t actually over. The material itself can be crushed, recycled, and given fresh life.

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Topics: Parking Lot, Asphalt Paving, asphalt milling, foundation stone, construction aggregate, crushed stone

Construction Aggregate: 4 Common Stone Grades and Their Best Uses

Posted by Eric Park on December 8, 2017

Whether you’re trying to lay a strong base or to stop erosion, construction aggregate is an essential tool.

Decay often begins deep down where you can’t see it. The right construction aggregate grade will help prevent erosion and provide a stronger base for your entire project. 

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Topics: foundation stone, stone mix, construction aggregate, crushed stone, construction stone