Paving Contractor in Denver Announces New Infrared Asphalt Repair Technology for Commercial Properties
10 Sep
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Paving Contractor in Denver Announces New Infrared Asphalt Repair Technology for Commercial Properties

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DENVER, CO – August 21, 2025 – Foothills Paving & Maintenance, Inc., a leading asphalt paving contractor in the Denver metropolitan area, has expanded its service offerings to include advanced infrared asphalt repair technology. This specialized technique addresses specific pavement deterioration issues with precision and efficiency, providing property owners with a cost-effective alternative to traditional asphalt replacement methods. The infrared repair process utilizes concentrated heat to soften existing asphalt material, allowing for the seamless integration of new material without creating cold joints or seams that typically develop with conventional patching methods. This technology is particularly effective for addressing small potholes, utility cuts, wide cracks, frost heaves, and areas with alligator cracking patterns. “Our investment in infrared asphalt repair technology represents our commitment to providing innovative solutions that extend pavement life while minimizing disruption to property operations,”...
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Contractor victorious in late-payments dispute
19 Aug
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Contractor victorious in late-payments dispute

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Top Stories Tamfitronics An East Grinstead contractor has successfully overturned a legal decision that found it was wrong to terminate its contract with a housing association over repeated late payments.The dispute arose from a JCT contract between Providence Building Services Limited and Hexagon Housing Association Limited (Hexagon) for the construction of buildings in Purley, valued at £7.2m.The key issue was whether Providence could terminate its contract after Hexagon failed to pay an invoice on time, even though Hexagon had paid up within 28 days of receiving a previous default notice.Mark London, partner at Devonshires who represented Hexagon, said: “The Court of Appeal’s judgment has introduced a significant risk to employers everywhere who, in the event of a specified default, will face the proverbial sword of Damocles for the remainder of the contract.“Contrary to the way...
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Contractor fined after teenager exposed to asbestos
27 Jun
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Contractor fined after teenager exposed to asbestos

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Richmond, North YorkshireA small North East contractor has been fined after a 16-year-old worker was exposed to asbestos.The unnamed teenager was working for P Turnbull Joinery & Building Services Ltd when exposed to the potentially cancer-causing material in June 2021, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).The Wolsingham-based contractor had been hired to refurbish a property in Richmond, North Yorkshire - with the teenager breaking up cement sheets taken from an outbuilding roof, the regulator said.However, the cement sheets, which he subsequently placed into a skip, were later found to contain asbestos.The HSE said P Turnbull Joinery & Building Services Ltd “had not properly assessed the work and failed to prevent the worker being exposed to asbestos”.The company pleaded pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at...
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Employee-owned contractor posts 40% revenue boost
17 Jun
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Employee-owned contractor posts 40% revenue boost

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Employee-owned Neilcott Construction saw double-digit percentage growth in turnover and pre-tax profit last year.In the Kent-based contractor's accounts for the 2023 calendar year, filed last week with Companies House, the firm posted £138.9m in revenue, up significantly from £100.3m the previous year.Pre-tax profit grew more modestly from £2.6m to £2.9m, but this still marked a 12.7 per cent year-on-year increase.Managing director David Huxley described a “creditable performance being achieved despite the ongoing challenge of inflation throughout most of 2023”.Neilcott became an employee-owned trust in 2021. Its improved financial performance last year enabled the firm to pay out a total of £250,040 to eligible employees.“Further progress has been made in respect of the progressive reconstruction of the board since the move to employee-owned status in 2021,” the accounts said.A further appointment is scheduled...
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