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Many high school graduates are unsure of what career path they’d like to pursue upon applying for college. If you are a creative team leader who enjoys mathematics and problem solving, a career in civil engineering just might be your calling. Civil engineers design and supervise the creation of structures. Not just buildings – civil…

Crisdel Group strives to stay current with state-of-the-art technology used in the construction industry. The appearance of bulldozers, graders, and milling and paving machines have changed very little over the years, however; their functionality has evolved greatly. For the past six years, Crisdel has been utilizing Topcon’s Global Positioning Systems Machine Control (GPS-MC) on our…

Over the past 50 years, Crisdel has developed many long-term partnerships with subcontractors and vendors. These relationships allow us to complete projects faster and on time, continuing the flow of business and keeping our clients satisfied. Crisdel strategically chooses which subcontractors and vendors to work with on each project, as they are viewed as an…

April showers will bring more than May flowers if you haven’t properly maintained your asphalt pavement. There is a reason asphalt pavement professionals recommend preventative maintenance to protect your pavement. If you have taken the necessary steps, a little April rain shouldn’t damage your pavement; however, if you haven’t, the rain could cause small cracks,…

We drive on roads and highways and park in asphalt paved parking lots every day, but have we ever taken a moment to think about what manpower and equipment is necessary to construct these large areas of pavement? Here is a list of equipment used to construct these surfaces and what they are used for:…

With winter and its accompanying snowfall on the way, it is important to look at your existing pavement and ensure it is ready for the harsh weather conditions to come. Crisdel has over 50 years’ experience in the asphalt pavement industry and can help you prepare your asphalt for winter by preventing small problems from…

Highway intersections need special attention when performing asphalt paving, as heavy; slow-moving vehicles stop, turn and accelerate in these areas; exposing intersections to some of the highest stress levels found in asphalt pavement. Climbing lanes, truck weigh stations, rest areas and other slow speed areas also expose asphalt pavement to high-stress conditions. These areas require…

With cold weather on its way, asphalt contractors should know how to ensure their operations are successful when the cold weather and snow finally arrive. More importantly, they must know how to maintain quality asphalt paving in these harsh conditions. Quality of asphalt pavement refers to the degree of compaction achieved. Effective compaction is the…

One-third of our nation’s highways are currently in poor condition and construction unemployment is at twice the national rate; there has been a heavy debate on whether highway funding will create jobs for Americans. The debate on highway funding involves many variables and speculations, which make it difficult to accurately measure the true impact it…