Rose PAVING CO.

Just one week ago, Rose Paving hosted our 11^th Facilities Maintenance Conference in Downers Grove, Illinois. This half-day event educated facility and property management professionals from all over the country about sustainable strategies for success as well as methods to maintain pavement and delay structural repairs.

Our team thoroughly enjoyed visiting with our clients and learning more about their challenges.   It was also a great opportunity for everyone in attendance to network with their peers.

Rose Paving Staff at FMC

Highlights from the day included a panel discussion with industry experts Chuck Sampey of Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, Melissa Jones of CB Richard Ellis, and Ernie Wong of Site Design Group, Ltd.  These seasoned professionals answered several questions about sustainability, obtaining LEED credits, and ways to budget for repairs that benefit the environment.  The conference closed with a hilarious hour of comedy delivered by John Caponera, Chicago’s very own veteran comedian and TV star.

We hope everyone gained valuable information about permeable paver bricks, solar reflective coatings, porous asphalt, and other sustainable parking lot solutions including general maintenance techniques and repairs for existing pavement.  Stay tuned for the next FMC!

If you have a question that was not addressed at the event, please ask it here and we will be happy to provide an answer.

In just seven days, on March 24, Rose Paving Company will host its 11^th Facilities Maintenance Conference (FMC™) at Aramark in Downers Grove.  Wondering if this event is something you should attend?  Here are four simple questions to determine whether the FMC 2010 is right for you:

Do you oversee maintenance on one, or multiple, parking lots?

Are your competitors “going green?”

Do you want to know more about sustainable parking lot solutions, but don’t know where to look?

Do you like to laugh and have fun?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, plan on attending!

This conference is an excellent opportunity for facility and property managers to network with industry peers, learn new tips and best practices for proactive parking lot and exterior maintenance, and discuss prevailing issues with industry experts.

Educational sessions will focus on transforming parking lots into ecological and financially sustainable sites, by discussing hot topics like stormwater management, urban heat islands, and sustainability.  Guests will also learn how to rate the surface condition of their parking lot, plan for the most cost-effective repairs, and perform accurate budgeting for future procedures.  Attendees have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits upon completion of the conference.  Other special events include a comedy hour delivered by John Caponera–Chicago’s renowned comedic veteran–best known for his Harry Carey impression, and a live raffle drawing. 

Time is running out so reserve your spot today!  Join us on March 24th at the Aramark Facility located at 2300 Warrenville Road in Downers Grove, IL.  More information on the Facilities Maintenance Conference including registration, program, schedule, and contact information is located at http://www.rosepaving.com/fmc2010 or by calling (888) 773-7673.