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How Does Inclement Weather Affect My Asphalt Project?

At Bituminous Roadways, we schedule all of our asphalt projects with the best of intentions and of course, with project deadlines top of mind. Despite our intentions, sometimes, Mother Nature has other ideas. Since rain, wind, and generally poor weather conditions can have disastrous effects on any asphalt paving process, it’s not always possible to move a project along according to its exact delivery timetable.

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Parking Lot Drainage: 3 Tips for Getting Water Off Your Asphalt Pavement

Water might be necessary for life, but it’ll spell the death of your parking lot if it doesn’t drain off the asphalt efficiently. Standing water will inevitably break down the asphalt over time, eventually deteriorating the bonds between the asphalt binder, sand, and rocks that together form the pavement.

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How to Apply for a Position With Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

At Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR), our quality and award-winning asphalt paving services can only be possible through the hard work and dedication of our committed employees. We consider our staff to be family, which is why we continue to offer our workers with the most competitive benefits and accommodating perks you’ll find within our industry.

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Local Asphalt Contractor Celebrates 75 Years in Business

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA – January 21, 2021 – Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR), a local asphalt contractor, will celebrate 75 years in business this year. With a humble beginning of a three-man crew in 1946 to more than 200 employees during the 2020 paving season, BR has much to celebrate.

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Bituminous Roadways Gives Back to the Community

While 2020 has brought significant challenges to companies across the globe, one local non-profit organization is trying to make the world a better place for kids with physical disabilities. Hope Fieldhouse broke ground in 2019 and started operating in 2020. It is a premier fitness facility with four gymnasiums, a fitness center, walking/running track, locker rooms and a café.

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You Have Puddles, How Can We Fix Them?

Whether your property has a parking lot, street access or a pathway, dealing with recurring puddles in the springtime and after a rainstorm can be an inconvenience. Not only is puddling an eyesore, but puddles can also increase safety hazards for anyone driving around the property.

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Crack Sealing: The Why, When, and How

Asphalt crack sealing is an important step to take for the maintenance of your asphalt surface, because it helps to prevent larger maintenance projects down the road. Even the smallest cracks can easily turn into larger cracks, craters, and dangerous potholes. Done properly and frequently, asphalt crack sealing can easily extend the life of your asphalt.

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What it Takes to Be a Driver for an Asphalt Company

Since we opened for business in 1946, our family-owned and operated company has become the industry leader and company of choice for the maintenance and construction of asphalt surfaces. While some people thrive in an office setting, others do better in a hands-on environment that requires constant human interaction and physical labor. At Bituminous Roadways (BR), we offer positions of both kinds. We want you to find the career that’s right for you and will get you to where you want to go.

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Foreman Positions at Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Take on a role of leadership at Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR) by applying to one of our open foreman positions. We are currently hiring for several foreman jobs, including Paving Foreman, Milling Foreman and Patch Crew Foreman. If you’re interested in playing a vital role in our expanding and hardworking team, this just may be the job opportunity for you.

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Why Quality Equipment is Critical to Asphalt Paving

Quality is a core value at Bituminous Roadways Inc. (BR), and it’s a value that extends to more than just our projects. Purchasing quality equipment and keeping the equipment – our largest capital investment – up and running every day is a critical component of our business. If our equipment isn’t consistently in operating order, our asphalt paving jobs will be delayed, causing frustration from both customers and staff alike.

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