Name: Burnaby Blacktop LTD
Address: 4641 Byrne Rd, Burnaby, BC, V5J 3H6, CA
Telephone: 778.855.0513

Oct 24, 2022

Factors that may cause delays in concrete paving

Sometimes, project delays are unavoidable. But that doesn’t make them any easier to bear.

Here are some common factors that delay concrete and asphalt projects, along with things that you can do to prepare and maneuver around those concerns.

1. Weather

Both concrete and asphalt are best installed in warmer temperatures (between 10 and 32 degrees Celsius). Any colder, and you run the risk of a failed pour. In addition, continuous rainfall can compromise your driveway and mar its finished appearance.

Obviously, weather conditions are outside of your contractor’s control. That said, professional contractors are upfront with you about weather concerns. Delivering a quality product is their top priority: they don’t want to risk a poor installation simply to move on to their next job.

Permits

There’s a good chance your project will require a permit. As anyone with construction experience will tell you, it takes time – maybe weeks or months – to acquire municipal permits and clearances.

Professional contractors are well-versed in permit requirements. If you’re unfamiliar, they can educate you on what’s needed. They’ll also warn you against making too many changes: every time you modify your plans, you will need either a new or modified permit to proceed.

Lack of Resources

For the past two years, contractors have faced significant supply challenges. Readily available products were suddenly scarce. And when they were available, their cost increased significantly.

Industry forecasters warn that this problem isn’t going away any time soon. If you’re preparing for a concrete or asphalt project, your contractor may have recommendations to minimize any impact on your project.

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Improper Excavation or Site Preparation

Your new driveway will only be as good as the preparation underneath it. Without sound preparation, you run the risk of future flooding and premature deterioration, among other things. Worse, if your contractor shows up and deems the preparation insufficient, you’ll be stuck waiting for your concrete or asphalt to be installed.

Every site is different, so ask your contractor to explain what kind of excavation and preparation is required for your driveway. They should be able to provide you with a detailed scope of work and explain the potential problems to be avoided.

Lack of Manpower

You’ve heard and seen story after story about the ongoing labour shortage. Contractors have smaller crews to service projects, which means they can take longer to complete. Moreover, it can also lead to inexperienced workmanship if new workers don’t have experienced oversight.

Before you hire a contractor, ask them about their staffing capability and how they’re handling the labour shortage. Professionals will have no issue being transparent as they explain how they deliver the high-quality product you’re expecting.

The Burnaby Blacktop Difference

The team at Burnaby Blacktop won’t pretend that we can magically make problems disappear. However, because we’re an experienced paving company, we know the factors that lead to project delays in Greater Vancouver.

What makes us different is that we build our schedules and time estimates with these factors in mind. We’ll be upfront with you from the very start so that you can plan around concerns and have confidence that we’re doing everything we can to complete your project on time.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Your Safety is Our Priority

To our valued customers

As a company, we prioritise health and safety for our employees and most importantly, our customers. We would like to assure you that we work under strict compliance with the BC Centre of Disease Control (CDC) and adheres to the guidelines provided by Health Canada and the World Health Organization regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our business procedures, including estimating, collections, on site work procedures and overall customer interaction have been adjusted to ensure a healthy interaction between our employees and customers:

All our estimators are being cleared daily via a health check to see if they are showing flu like symptoms (dry cough, fever, headache, etc.)
Anyone who have travelled outside the country or had any interaction with anyone who came from an overseas trip within the last 14 days are requested to complete a home quarantine procedure to ensure that they have not contracted the virus
When estimating a project, physical interaction is not necessary. Our estimator can visit the site if needed or look at the site plan, measure and calculate costs without a face to face contact with the customer. The quote will be sent via email and further questions or requests can be discussed over the phone
Our crew and clients must pass a health check before starting any project. Face to face interaction is limited as we practice social distancing on job sites. We maintain at least 6 feet distance from each other

Our employees have been educated with regards to the health and safety requirements amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We make sure that they strictly adhere to the following:

Regularly and thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands
Cover their mouth and nose with the bend of the elbow or use tissue when coughing or sneezing
Properly and immediately dispose tissues in a garbage can and wash hands and bend of the elbow after coughing or sneezing
Adhere to social distancing guidelines (at least be 6 feet away from others), refrain from going to gatherings, parties and public events
Frequently disinfect touched objects and surfaces such as door handles, computers, phones, remotes, toilets, tools, equipment surfaces, etc.
Refrain from greeting people with a handshake or via any physical contact like embracing
If a staff member has or will be travelling outside of Canada, they will not be allowed on-site until the recommended 14-day quarantine period has lapsed
Employees who have flu like symptoms or have been exposed to someone who have flu like symptoms are requested to stay at home to recover and monitor themselves carefully
Team members who have flu like symptoms or taking care of someone who have flu like symptoms are reminded to wear a mask to avoid spreading the virus
If a staff member suspects they have Covid-19 Symptoms, they should contact Health Link at 811 to obtain professional advice and testing if deemed necessary

Our company representative will contact the customer before starting the project to ensure a safe environment for our workers:

If the customer has travelled outside the country within the last 14 days, we will reschedule the job after they have completed the quarantine period
We will reschedule the job start date if any person in the household is displaying flu like symptoms

We will continue to monitor this situation closely and will ensure that all policies and preventive measures are adhered to. We also would like to encourage you to be up to date with COVID-19 pandemic by visiting the Health Canada’s website and watching the daily news.

If you have queries and concerns regarding the above practice, please feel free to contact us at 778.855.0513 or send an email to [email protected]. Be assured that we will continue to be at our best in providing a safe and healthy work environment.

Thank you.

Burnaby Blacktop Ltd.

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