Building a new parking lot or starting from scratch on an old one can be daunting, especially when there are choices involved that could influence cost and time investment, and environmental impact.

The timeless debate of concrete vs. asphalt can be overwhelming to tackle because it’s in constant flux depending on the price of materials, technological advancements, and the location where the parking lot is being built.

In this blog, Curcio Enterprises will break down asphalt vs. concrete pavements and compare them on short/long-term maintenance and cost, and environmental impact to help you make the best choice for your business parking lot:

You’d think that with slower speed limits and more “Caution” signs posted around parking lots and garages, pedestrians would walk through them with more confidence. But parking lots are no place to put your guard down. Did you know that 20% of all car accidents occur in parking lots, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety?

Here are some ways you can increase the level of safety in your parking zones and hopefully help lower the overall percentage of parking lot accidents:

Curcio Enterprises, Inc. knows that you have countless choices among parking lot maintenance providers. So why are we so confident that you should chose us?

Here are some of the reasons our clients come back to us for lifetime parking lot maintenance:

As the population grows, concern about climate change and maintaining a healthy planet for future generations have come to the forefront of many people’s conversation. While there’s no doubt that parking lots are a necessary part of any thriving business, they can cause problems for the environment if built incorrectly or unmaintained.

Curcio recommends that you consider the following when designing or updating your parking lots:

Pregnancy is a major life event and it involves many accommodations in both one’s personal and professional life. One such accommodation you might see is in parking lots, where there are designated “maternity parking,” “expectant mothers parking,” or “stork parking” spots for mothers-to-be. These can usually be found at supermarkets, baby stores, and doctors’ offices.

There can be a lot to remember when it comes to parking lot maintenance. There is a variety of services that are used to maintain and rehabilitate a healthy and safe parking lot, and it can be overwhelming to keep track of which ones your parking lot needs and when.

Curcio Enterprises, Inc. simplifies the process for you with the following basic timeline of parking lot maintenance services:

Because parking is one of the first ways customers interact with your business in person, you’ll want to keep your parking lot or parking garage in great shape. Visitors don’t usually notice your parking lot unless it looks neglected or it malfunctions in some way. Here are parking lot maintenance measures you can employ to keep your facility looking fresh.

When designing your parking lot or parking garage, you imagine the best experience for your visitors and employees. But does your vision extend to people of different abilities and ages? What will ensure the best experience for children, elderly, or disabled patrons? Also important: have you kept your facility up-to-date with the latest accommodations and safety precautions? If not, you could be liable for damages if a patron is injured while in your parking lot.

Parking lot lighting is much more involved than simply flipping a switch. And with the fall time change making the sun set an hour earlier, now is a good time to check the lighting system in your parking lot or garage. Curcio Enterprises offers the five following elements to consider when reevaluating your parking lot lighting this winter:

Proper signage in your parking lot or garage can mean the difference between driver and passenger safety versus a traffic accident. Without well-designed, easy-to-see signs, your parking area would be wrought with erratic drivers and injuries.

Curcio Enterprises lists the top 5 signs you need for your parking lot to ensure overall driver and pedestrian safety and satisfaction: