How Do You Navigate Colorado Springs’ Updated Drainage Criteria Manual for Commercial Paving?
June 22, 2026
Colorado Springs’ updated Drainage Criteria Manual (DCM) is the city’s consolidated regulatory document governing stormwater detention, water quality treatment, erosion control, and best management practices for all commercial development and redevelopment sites. It carries binding enforcement authority under the city’s MS4 Permit, Consent Decree, and Intergovernmental Agreement with Pueblo County. This guide covers the manual’s
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The Best Time of Year to Repair or Repave Asphalt
September 7, 2025
Asphalt repair and repaving are crucial for maintaining parking lots and roadways that are safe, durable, and cost-effective. However, beyond the type of treatment you choose, the time of year you schedule the work plays a crucial role in determining its duration. Temperature, moisture, and seasonal weather patterns directly affect how asphalt cures and performs.
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How to Tell If Your Parking Lot Needs a Full Resurface
September 7, 2025
A parking lot resurface is the process of applying a new asphalt layer over an existing lot to restore its strength, safety, and appearance. Unlike minor patching, resurfacing addresses both surface and structural issues, providing the pavement with a fresh start and extending its lifespan by decades. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), tens
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The Difference Between Sealcoating and Resurfacing
September 7, 2025
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners often face the same question: Should you sealcoat your asphalt or invest in resurfacing? While both processes extend the life of a driveway, road, or parking lot, they serve different purposes and are not interchangeable Roughly 93 percent of paved roads in the US are asphalt, so picking the
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