Patrick McDonald / Thomas McDonald
The cost of pavement maintenance keeps escalating upward as refining crudeoil technology increases, a shortage of raw materials rises, and mining permitsare harder to obtain. As a result, both private and public property owners andhomeowners’ associations will be spending more on pavement maintenance thanever before.Thomas and Patrick McDonald rely on nearly sixty years of experience in pavementconstruction and maintenance as well as years of research as they share practicaltools and tips that will help anyone manage a successful pavement maintenanceproject. Through the included charts that will help determine maintenance strategies,the McDonalds guide others on how to:• Identify and repair distresses in asphalt pavement• Develop the proper scope of work, specifications, bids, and contract documents• Estimate repair costs, manage the project, and monitor job site materials• Evaluate the return on investment for repairsDesigned specifically to aid in any asphalt projects for commercial properties, shoppingcenters, industrial properties, apartment buildings, and homeowners’ associationsor master communities, the Guide to Pavement Maintenance provides step-by-stepleadership for anyone ready to tackle a pavement maintenance project. 3
