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The best choice depends on:  - Heavy-duty traffic vs. average traffic - Regional weather patterns - Ongoing maintenance Here’s an easy breakdown of the benefits of both. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-vs-concrete) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-vs-concrete#comments-listing) Topics: [Parking Lot](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/parking-lot), [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [13 Great General Contracting Companies & Suppliers in Central OH](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/13-general-contracting-companies-suppliers-central-oh) Posted by [Eric Park](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/eric-park) on May 3, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Company-Pic-2017-Home-page](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/Company-Pic-2017-Home-page.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/13-general-contracting-companies-suppliers-central-oh) Yes, we’re blessed with some of the best construction professionals in the business. But we at Park Enterprise Construction Co., Inc. wouldn’t be where we are today - after nearly 30 years in the business - without a little help from our friends. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/13-general-contracting-companies-suppliers-central-oh) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/13-general-contracting-companies-suppliers-central-oh#comments-listing) Topics: [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving), [contractors](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/contractors), [stone mix](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/stone-mix), [construction aggregate](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/construction-aggregate), [construction stone](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/construction-stone), [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), [Ohio construction](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/ohio-construction) ## [Asphalt Paving Quality Control Plan & Checklist](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-paving-quality-control-plan) Posted by [Tom Owings](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/tom-owings) on April 26, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Asphalt Paving Quality Assurance Checklist Park Enterprise Construction (3)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/Asphalt%20Paving%20Quality%20Assurance%20Checklist%20Park%20Enterprise%20Construction%20(3).png)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-paving-quality-control-plan) Details are critical. Missing the mark by an inch or even a few degrees of temperature can compromise the structural integrity of your asphalt. Weakness will lead to cracks and crumbling -- leaving you to return for a potentially costly repair, overlay, or new paving years earlier than typically necessary. [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-paving-quality-control-plan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-paving-quality-control-plan#comments-listing) Topics: [Asphalt Paving](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/tag/asphalt-paving) ## [Asphalt Parking Lots: Considerations Behind Making A Great First Impression](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-compaction) Posted by [Tom Owings](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/author/tom-owings) on April 19, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![_DSC1418](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/hubfs/_DSC1418.jpg)](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-compaction) *Editor's Note: This blog post was originally published on April 19th, 2018 and was updated on July 16th, 2018.* You might not think much about it, but your commercial parking lot is absolutely part of your customer's first impression**.** In fact, your customer’s experience with your business doesn’t start in the store. It starts as soon as they drive into your parking lot! [Read More](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-compaction) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.parkenterpriseconstruction.com/asphalt-parking-lot-compaction#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) ## [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? 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