Before the crew begins work on a new project, whether that’s paving or maintenance, make sure you line out your boundaries as well as your parameters. Here’s what we mean.
Let’s say you have a sealcoating job to do on a property that butts up to a neighboring property that will not be your company’s responsibility. The parking lot stalls, access roads and utility spaces you’re responsible for end at some point and the stalls, roads and spaces you’re not responsible for begin. Mark that boundary so the crew doesn’t waste time—and material—cleaning the surface, sealcoating and restriping an extra 30 or 50 lineal feet onto the neighboring property.
Lining out the job protects more than boundaries. Make sure your markings also give direction for your workers. Map out the paving lanes to identify the paving sequence. This helps you keep trucks from driving on fresh tack or across the uncompacted mat. This also lets you drive the sealcoating or paving equipment off the project as part of the operation.
Painting the project boundaries and lining out the job gives everyone on the crew his or her best chance at meeting yield and staying on target.
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