--- title: Commercial Construction & Contracting Blog | Articles & Resources (8) description: Get the latest news in professional construction services from Park Enterprise Construction, based in Ohio. Follow our blog for more info! (8) --- [(740) 224-2416](tel:7402442416) - [Blog](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/) - [About Us](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/contact/) - [Resources](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/resources/) - [Past Projects](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/past-projects/) - [Prayer Request](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/prayer-request/) - [Bible Request](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/bible-request/) [![Park Enterprise Construction Company](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/ParkEnterprise_December2018%20Theme/Images/Park-Logo.png "Park Enterprise Construction Company")](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com) - [Asphalt Paving](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-paving/) - [Site Development](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/site-development/) - [Subdivisions](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/subdivisions/) - [Underground Utilities](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/underground-utilities/) - [Request a Quote](https://info.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/rfq) - [Asphalt Paving](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-paving/) - [Site Development](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/site-development/) - [Subdivisions](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/subdivisions/) - [Underground Utilities](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/underground-utilities/) - [Request a Quote](https://info.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/rfq) - [(740) 224-2416](tel:7402442416) - [Blog](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/) - [About Us](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/contact/) - [Resources](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/resources/) - [Past Projects](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/past-projects/) - [Prayer Request](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/prayer-request/) - [Bible Request](https://parkenterpriseconstruction.com/bible-request/) # Commercial Construction & Contracting Resources ## [Project of the Month: Nucor Steel Marion](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/project-of-the-month-nucor-steel) Posted by [Eric Park](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/eric-park) on April 19, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Nucor Steel](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/Nucor%20Steel.png)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/project-of-the-month-nucor-steel) We’re happy to play a role, big or small, in the growth and prosperity of our hometown. That’s why helping [Nucor Steel Marion, Inc.](http://www.nucorhighway.com/) with various construction-related activities was such a no-brainer. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/project-of-the-month-nucor-steel) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/project-of-the-month-nucor-steel#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/insider), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction), [project of the month](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/project-of-the-month) ## [6 Things You Need to Know About Civil Construction Projects](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/6-considerations-civil-construction-contractor) Posted by [Eric Park](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/eric-park) on April 13, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Service paving (2)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/Service%20paving%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/6-considerations-civil-construction-contractor) **Civil construction projects require honest and upfront communication of your needs and how the contractor proposes to meet them.** Both sides should come prepared to hammer out dirty details to achieve a squeaky clean project in the end. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/6-considerations-civil-construction-contractor) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/6-considerations-civil-construction-contractor#comments-listing) Topics: [Parking Lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/parking-lot), [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [asphalt milling](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-milling), [contractors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/contractors), [demolition contractors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/demolition-contractors), [underground utilities](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/underground-utilities), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction), [regulations](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/regulations), [rules](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/rules), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [Guide: Asphalt Parking Lot Maintenance for Property Owners](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-maintenance) Posted by [Tom Owings](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/tom-owings) on April 5, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![asphalt-crack-1-526557-edited](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/asphalt-crack-1-526557-edited.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-maintenance) Putting off routine maintenance WILL cost more in the long run. Instead of small maintenance tasks, you’ll need to completely replace your asphalt parking lot. This is expensive for a few reasons: - Paving an entire parking lot is expensive. Period. - Having sections of your parking lot (or the whole lot) unavailable can deter customers. - You may have to temporarily shut down your business for the paving process. - You’ll probably have to pay for patches and emergency maintenance before you can actually get it repaved. - It’s rare (but possible) that you can run into liability issues if someone injuries themselves or damages their car due to your poorly maintained parking lot. **Click here for a printable [parking lot maintenance checklist](https://info.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-maintenance-checklist)****!** [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-maintenance) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-maintenance#comments-listing) Topics: [Parking Lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/parking-lot), [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [DIY Parking Lot Repair: How to Fix a Pothole in Asphalt](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/diy-parking-lot-repair-potholes) Posted by [Tom Owings](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/tom-owings) on March 30, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![DIY parking lot repair](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/another%20pothole.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/diy-parking-lot-repair-potholes) *Editor's Note: This blog post was originally posted on March 30th, 2018 and was updated on July 16th, 2018.* Potholes in Central OH are a fact of life. Well, in reality, they can [pop up pretty much anywhere](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/parking-lot-repair-potholes) there’s enough water to erode your asphalt and sub-base, coupled with enough traffic to speed up the destruction. As another harsh winter comes to an end, commercial property owners now should begin looking at some parking lot maintenance tactics to repair the damage. After all, your lot is typically the [first physical and visual point of contact customers and visitors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/poorly-maintained-commercial-parking-lot) have with a business or organization. Not to mention, **potholes can be a serious legal liability** if people are injured or vehicles incur damage on your property. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/diy-parking-lot-repair-potholes) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/diy-parking-lot-repair-potholes#comments-listing) Topics: [Parking Lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/parking-lot), [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [asphalt milling](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-milling), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction) ## [Parking Lot Design Tips For a Fresh & Functional Driving Surface](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/spring-parking-lot-design) Posted by [Tom Owings](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/tom-owings) on March 26, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Park Enterprise Construction asphalt parking lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/fresh%20asphalt%20lot.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/spring-parking-lot-design) Commercial property owners typically begin a strong push for site improvement as winter ends and the weather permits spring construction. You may be looking to [repair damage to your asphalt parking lot after a harsh winter](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-maintenance-tips-after-winter). Or perhaps you see this spring as an ideal time to upgrade your stone parking lot into an attractive asphalt lot. Either way, here are some great parking lot design tips to consider as the weather in Central OH breaks. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/spring-parking-lot-design) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/spring-parking-lot-design#comments-listing) Topics: [Parking Lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/parking-lot), [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [asphalt milling](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-milling), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [Park Enterprise Construction Hosts Next Generation of Construction Professionals](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/park-enterprise-construction-professionals) Posted by [Eric Park](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/eric-park) on March 19, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Park Enterprise Construction and Tri-Rivers Career Center](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/Park%20-%20Tri-Rivers.jpeg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/park-enterprise-construction-professionals) So many of us remember that feeling of uncertainty as we prepared to leave school and enter the workforce. Before landing a first construction job, or one in nearly any other profession, it’s common to wonder: - Am I employable? - Have I learned enough entry-level skills to be valuable? - Am I prepared for this level of responsibility? - Will my job pay well and help support my family? [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/park-enterprise-construction-professionals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/park-enterprise-construction-professionals#comments-listing) Topics: [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [contractors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/contractors), [demolition contractors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/demolition-contractors), [construction equipment](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/construction-equipment), [GPS](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/gps), [site work](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/site-work), [underground utilities](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/underground-utilities), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction) ## [8 Things Your Civil Construction Contractor Needs From You](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/civil-construction-contractor-needs-from-you) Posted by [Tim Klingel](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/tim-klingel) on March 8, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Asphalt paving.png](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/Asphalt%20paving.png)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/civil-construction-contractor-needs-from-you) [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/civil-construction-contractor-needs-from-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/civil-construction-contractor-needs-from-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Parking Lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/parking-lot), [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [demolition](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/demolition), [contractors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/contractors), [demolition contractors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/demolition-contractors), [site work](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/site-work), [underground utilities](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/underground-utilities), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction), [regulations](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/regulations), [rules](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/rules), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [11 Signs a Sinkhole is Coming to Swallow Your Money](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/11-signs-of-a-sinkhole) Posted by [Tim Klingel](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/tim-klingel) on March 5, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![sinkhole](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/20180214102032_PHOTO-1518613853-2.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/11-signs-of-a-sinkhole) Yes, let’s put it that way. A sinkhole will swallow your money for sure. So let’s catch it before it gets here. Water is a destructive force of nature. It also acts covertly like a Navy SEAL team. It’ll go undercover underground to erode and destroy before anyone even knows it’s a problem. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/11-signs-of-a-sinkhole) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/11-signs-of-a-sinkhole#comments-listing) Topics: [Parking Lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/parking-lot), [underground utilities](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/underground-utilities), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [Underground Pipe Problems: Call OUPS to Avoid a Utility Oops](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/pipe-problems-call-oups) Posted by [Brian Delmonico](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/brian-delmonico) on February 23, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Call OUPS](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/OUPS%20snip.png)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/pipe-problems-call-oups) Underground utility contractors can't just start digging. With high-powered construction equipment, we could easily hit an underground utility line and cause a serious problem. Since some utilities include gas lines, something could actually blow up.  That’s why contractors use OUPS (the [Ohio Utilities Protection Service](http://www.oups.org/contractors)) to assess project sites. Contractors are required to call at least 48 hours ahead of excavation. [Property owners ](http://www.oups.org/homeowners)can also use this service to scope out DIY digging projects and contracted underground utility projects. As a property owner, here's what OUPS can do for you. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/pipe-problems-call-oups) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/pipe-problems-call-oups#comments-listing) Topics: [underground utilities](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/underground-utilities), [civil construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/civil-construction), [regulations](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/regulations), [rules](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/rules), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [Rules & Regulations Underground Utility Contractors in Ohio Must Follow](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/ohio-underground-utility-contractors) Posted by [Brian Delmonico](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/brian-delmonico) on February 23, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![underground utilities](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/underground%20water%20leak%202-1.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/ohio-underground-utility-contractors)   There’s an old adage: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Underground utilities affect not only your commercial property, but potentially an indefinite amount of properties around you, as well. These aren’t merely [pipe problems](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/pipe-replacement-or-lining). Entire communities can lose power, water, electricity, gas, and more if your construction contractors are not careful. **Negligence can even cause injury or death.** That’s why we have common-sense regulations and processes for due diligence. 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