APE December 2022 | Page 32

BRIAN HALL
ASPHALT ANSWERS

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

BRIAN HALL

Winter paving includes many challenges that change day to day

W ell , it happened again . We blinked and it ’ s December . In talking to contractors around the country , it has been a good paving year , in spite of some speed bumps . Different obstacles , specifically work force issues , hindered a lot of the production for the year in many areas , but overall , most contractors are pleased with the amount of new work this year . We ’ re now at the time of year that means different things for different regions . Half of the country will be shutting down operations until the spring thaw while others will work on . This month , let ’ s discuss both strategies .

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