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By 
Hope Perrien
 • 
September 11, 2024

Pavement Maintenance Checklist - PART 3: COMPLETING YOUR PROJECT

PART 3 of our special series that provides a PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST for property managers. This month-by-month overview offers practical tips and insight to help navigate any parking lot project efficiently.
By 
Hope Perrien
 • 
September 10, 2024

Pavement Maintenance Checklist - PART 2: CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR

This is PART 2 of our special series that provides a "Pavement Maintenance Checklist" for property managers. This month-by-month overview offers practical tips and insight to help navigate any parking lot project efficiently.
By 
Hope Perrien
 • 
September 9, 2024

Pavement Maintenance Checklist - PART 1: BUDGETING

This is PART 1 of our special series that provides a "Pavement Maintenance Checklist" for property managers. This month-by-month overview offers practical tips and insight to help navigate any parking lot project efficiently.
By 
Ryan O'Malley
 • 
August 5, 2024

Parking Lot Maintenance 101: Line Striping

Timing is everything when it comes to line striping your parking lot. Never underestimate the impact of freshly painted lines on your property!
By 
Hope Perrien
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July 8, 2024

Parking Lot FAQ: Question #1

Where Do I Start? That's the first question in our FAQ series for anyone starting to research a parking lot pavement project!
By 
Hope Perrien
 • 
June 28, 2024

Parking Lot Maintenance 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Dream a little dream! How should property managers approach parking lot maintenance and repair services to extend the life of your parking lot?
By 
Ryan O'Malley
 • 
March 2, 2024

Parking Lot Maintenance 101: Crack Sealing

What is crack sealing, and why is it an important part of preventative maintenance?
By 
Ryan O'Malley
 • 
March 1, 2024

What Material Is Best For Your Parking Lot? - Tips from Pavement Pros

Asphalt concrete, composite pavements, portland cement concrete, there are many options when it comes to parking lot pavement selection.
By 
Ryan O'Malley
 • 
February 14, 2024

8 Questions Every Property Manager Should Ask Commercial Asphalt Companies (Plus Red Flags To Look Out For) Before Hiring Them

Asphalt lots are expensive projects with a long-term impact on the flow of traffic for every building, organization, or site they are a part of. When installing, replacing, or maintaining an asphalt lot, it’s crucial to find the right asphalt company. Asking the right questions, getting comparison bids, and being aware of red flags can ensure that you find what’s best for you, your lot, and your budget.
By 
Ryan O'Malley
 • 
February 14, 2024

8 Things To Look For in An Asphalt Company Near You

Planning parking lot repaving and repair projects can require a considerable investment of both time and money. To add to the complexity for property managers, projects need to be executed in a way that minimizes disruption to normal traffic flow.
By 
Diamond Staff
 • 
January 24, 2024

Guide: The Property Manager’s Complete Guide To Selecting A Commercial Paving Contractor

Diamond Solutions has created a comprehensive guide to selecting the right-fit commercial paving contractor for your next project. Whether you need paving, patching, crack repair, sealcoating or striping, this guide will help you secure the right contractor with confidence.
By 
Erin Gilday
 • 
November 9, 2021

How to Reduce Snowplow Damage

When the snow begins to fall and accumulate on the ground, snowplows are often used to clear out commercial property roadways and parking lots. However, when you hire a snow removal company, there are extra precautions needed in order to prevent major damage to the surrounding landscape or asphalt. To protect your commercial property, here are a few things to consider when you hire a snow removal contractor that uses snowplows.