ASPHALT ANSWERS
The Inevitable
New Year ’ s Resolutions
Paving with sand is a great way to re-train your team on the basics of paving .
BRIAN HALL
Welcome to 2023 . Most of us are catching our breath after a busy 2022 and all of us are asking the question , “ How can I make 2023 even better ?” Doesn ’ t matter if you are a crew member or an owner of a large construction firm , you always want to be a better contributor to your company than you were , even if last year was a landmark year . A new year brings a new opportunity for greatness , especially in the paving industry where subtle differences in your business approach could mean the difference in success and mediocrity . So , without trying to sound like every other person , it ’ s time to ask , “ What are your asphalt resolutions for 2023 ?” Here are some of my own and some I might suggest . Learn Something New . Here ’ s a softball to start with . What do you have planned for this winter to help you do a better job this year ? How about attending some networking sessions with your local or regional trade organizations ? They can give you some great new contacts as well as gaining new insight on trends and even new regulations that affect your general area . When is the last time you attended a class at a trade show ? The industry is changing , have you kept up . And , speaking of trade shows , they are a perfect place to learn something new . The exhibitors are not only experts on their product , but industry experts . Test them out on their knowledge and I will guarantee it with be worth your while to attend . Re-learn Your Paving Equipment . Even though you might be on your equipment every day , there are a lot of components you might take for granted . The best way to do this is to call your dealer product support team and invite them over . They will be glad to re-train your crew on the machine and remind them of proper operation and maintenance . The key here is applying what you learn all season long . Find a New Way To Gain New Customers . What do you bring to the market that none of your competitors do ? Every average paving company paves a driveway or a parking lot , but how
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