Sometimes, the Road Needs a New Base Before It's Paved: Reclamation and Widening for a Strong Foundation
Reclamation and widening are crucial steps in preparing a roadway for new asphalt.
Reclamation involves recycling the existing pavement by milling or grinding the old surface and blending it with new materials to form a strong base.
Widening expands the road to meet design needs or traffic demands, ensuring the foundation can support the new asphalt layer. These processes create a durable, smooth surface built to last.
I'm Stanford Williams. Well, dealing with this is, like, time consuming. But I came here with no experience. You know, I know how to run a front end loader, a backhoe, but everything else I wasn't familiar with. But everybody took the time out to show me how to run all the equipment. I recommend if anybody wants to come over to reclamation, come on over and just take your time and learn it. You know, start small and work your way on up. There's no such thing as you can't do it because you can do it, you know, so don’t ever doubt yourself. Don't never down yourself. And you can be what you want to be.
I greatly appreciated the opportunity to participate in the internship program this past summer. Despite having no prior experience in construction or asphalt, I was impressed by how actively involved we were from day one. The combination of field and office work offered a comprehensive understanding of the daily processes involved in completing a project. This experience also provided valuable insights into each component, which has been instrumental in my current role as a Contract Administrator.
Our employees share our dedication to reliability and innovation and demonstrate the talent and drive to get the job done right and on time.
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