By using two percent of the replacement cost for your lot each year on maintenance, you can extend the life of your pavement by fifty percent, or an average of five years. In order to avoid costly repairs and prolong a full parking lot replacement, defend your pavement from forces that threaten to damage it…
Rabine Group Blood Drive 2014
Rabine Group Blood Drive On Thursday, August 28th, Rabine Group will be hosting a blood drive in the Cafeteria at our headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. All donors will receive a $5.00 gift card. Give the gift of life! To become a donor, visit www.heartlandbc.org or contact Kim Brantley at (888) 722-4633.
Chicago Innovation Award Winner Rabine Group Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell
April 1, 2014 –Schaumburg, Ill. and New York, NY– Rabine Group, the national leader in facilities management solutions, rang the closing bell for the NASDAQ Stock Market to commemorate its selection as a 2013 Chicago Innovation Awards winner among 10 honorees. The award recognizes Rabine Group’s dedication to world-class innovation through the introduction of a groundbreaking concrete flooring…
Pipe View Featured on Cover of Cleaner Magazine
A View From Above By Marian Bond When licensed civil engineer Nick Mathey first heard about televising sanitary and storm sewer lines he had just completed designing a subdivision, complete with roads, retention ponds, and sanitary and storm sewer lines. The reviewing engineer said the plan looked great, but noted in the specifications that the…
Rabine Group to Host St. Baldrick’s Event
Rabine Group Employees Shave Their Heads for Charity
Chicago Fills Over 240,000 Potholes & Counting
The snow is finally melting, revealing thousands of potholes left behind by the worst winter we’ve seen in years. The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced that as of March 2014, over 240,000 potholes have already been filled, with at least 25,000 potholes still tormenting drivers and pedestrians alike. CDOT filled 625,000 potholes across Chicago in…
UltraLot Whitetopping: The Future In Parking Lot Pavement Is Here
Concrete’s Rock Solid Prices are Winning the Battle for Millions of Square Feet in Parking Lots. By: Gary Rabine Asphalt prices increased by 400% between 2006 and 2009 and have continued to rise since. Asphalt prices will continue to rise because the material is dependent on oil. Asphalt requires annual maintenance and has a relatively…
Rabine Toolbox: 3 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Pavement
Maintenance is key to extending the life of any pavement. External forces such as weather and traffic can take there toll on your pavement—but there are steps you can take to avoid any further deterioration and extend your pavement’s life. We’ve put together a list of the three most important tips for maintaining a healthy…
Protecting Your Asphalt Investment
By John Butler, Managing Partner of Pavement Solutions Replacing asphalt pavements can be an expensive, inconvenient and time-consuming headache for property managers and building owners alike. By utilizing proper pavement maintenance principles, you can double the life of your pavements and save thousands of dollars in the process. Proper Crack Sealing The most important component of…
Rabine Toolbox: The Freeze-Thaw Cycle
The Freeze-Thaw Cycle What the harsh 2014 frost means for your pavement. This year began with a rough winter as well as some of the worst frost the Midwest has seen in years. Weather this cold can wreak havoc on your pavement, causing trip hazards, potholes and sewer/catch basin failures. When moisture permeates your pavement…