Since launching Eco Paving in 2010, our focus has been on helping homeowners and communities upgrade their properties with durable, sustainable paving solutions made from recycled rubber.

Along the way, we’ve learned something every contractor eventually realizes: running a construction business involves far more than the work happening in the field.

There are teams to coordinate, projects to track, customers to serve, and countless operational details behind the scenes that determine whether a business truly succeeds.

That’s why we’re excited to share that Eco Paving has invested in ContractorHUB.

From Industry Conversations to Real Collaboration

Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to reconnect with a former colleague and roofing operator who was building a new software platform designed specifically for contractors.

Instead of approaching the problem from a purely technical perspective, the platform was being built from firsthand experience running construction businesses.

That perspective immediately stood out.

Over the past several months, we’ve had the chance to collaborate and exchange ideas about how contractor businesses actually operate — from managing teams and projects to navigating the operational challenges that come with growth.

Those conversations reinforced something we’ve believed for a long time: contractors deserve better technology options that truly reflect how their businesses work.

Why Technology Matters for Construction Businesses

Companies like Eco Paving spend most of their time focused on delivering quality work for customers.

Our team installs recycled rubber paving for driveways, patios, pool decks, playgrounds, and other surfaces, often transforming aging concrete or asphalt into long-lasting, safer surfaces that improve the look and value of a property.

But like every contractor, our success also depends on how well we manage the business behind the work.

Better systems help contractors:

• Stay organized as they grow
• Support their teams more effectively
• Deliver a better customer experience
• Spend less time managing complexity 

When the right technology exists, it creates opportunities not just for one company, but for the entire industry.

Why We Chose to Invest

Our investment in ContractorHUB is about supporting that broader vision.

The platform is being shaped by real contractors (like other investors Mast Roofing & Construction and Nelson Roofing) who understand the day-to-day challenges of running construction businesses. That kind of operator-driven perspective is something we strongly believe in. Read more in the press release here. 

For Eco Paving, participating as an investor is simply a way to support innovation that can benefit paving contractors, roofing companies, and home service businesses across the industry.

If better tools help contractors run stronger companies, that ultimately benefits customers, employees, and communities alike.

Looking Ahead

Eco Paving has always focused on improving how properties are built and maintained through more sustainable materials and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Supporting ContractorHUB is another way we can contribute to improving the future of the contractor industry — this time on the operational side of the business.

We’re excited to see how the platform continues to evolve and how new technology can help contractors build healthier, more efficient businesses.

And as always, we’re grateful to our customers, team members, and partners who continue to support Eco Paving and the work we do in communities across the region.

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– Canadian Business unveils annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies –

Coquitlam –  Canadian Business and Maclean’s ranked Eco Paving number 98 on the annual Growth 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Produced by Canada’s premier business and current affairs media brands, the Growth 500 ranks Canadian businesses on five-year revenue growth. Growth 500 winners are profiled in a special print issue of Canadian Business published with Maclean’s magazine and online at CanadianBusiness.com and Growth500.ca.

 “The companies on the 2019 Growth 500 are truly remarkable. Demonstrating foresight, innovation and smart management, their stories serve as a primer for how to build a successful entrepreneurial business today,” says Beth Fraser, Growth 500 program manager. “As we celebrate over 30 years of the Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies program, it’s encouraging to see that entrepreneurship is healthier than ever in this country.”

“Eco Paving is honoured to be on the Growth 500 ranking,” says President Bradley Lavigne. “This achievement reflects the continually growing interest and support from our community and the care and focused dedication of our team.”

 About the Growth 500

For over 30­­­­­ years, the Growth 500 has been Canada’s most respectable and influential ranking of entrepreneurial achievement. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the Growth 500 profiles the country’s most successful growing businesses. The Growth 500 is produced by Canadian Business. Winners are profiled in a special Growth 500 print issue of Canadian Business (packaged with the October issue of Maclean’s magazine) and online at Growth500.ca and CanadianBusiness.com. For more information on the ranking, visit Growth500.ca.

About Canadian Business

Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving and most-trusted business publication in the country. It is the country’s premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada’s business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. Learn more at CanadianBusiness.com.

About Eco Paving

At Eco Paving, we’ve created and developed our eco friendly product as an alternative to the traditional methods of paving. We resurface old, cracked asphalt, concrete, pavers and tile with recycled rubber tires. Our product is used to create stunning driveways, patios, walkways, playgrounds and splash parks and is available in a wide range of colors.

Our goal is to provide the greatest renovation experience possible while delivering consistent high quality work with every project. We’re dedicated to building genuine relationships and to providing valuable service to both our commercial and residential clients. 

We use the highest quality of products which have been tested over thousands of installations. Our paving improves properties while helping to keep asphalt, concrete and rubber tires out of the landfill. We’re also committed to planting trees in our community for each of the projects we take on. 

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Eco Paving’s rubber paving is made from recycled, granulated rubber and is combined with a specially-formulated binder. The two components are mixed at a precise ratio to produce our paving product and can be poured onto virtually any surface.

The demand for rubber paving has increased for three main reasons:

1. Diverse application
2. Great Value
3. Practical advantages

This blog will break down the benefits of rubber paving to equip you with the knowledge you need to be reassured that no matter the application, rubber paving by Eco Paving can be a great fit for your paving needs.

Diverse Applications

Rubber paving can be applied directly over a number of surfaces, including asphalt, brick, concrete, roofing membrane, paving stones, tile, wood, and even crushed limestone and gravel.

Because of our product’s ability to adapt to so many surfaces, the ways in which you can use rubber paving are nearly endless.

You can have a rubber-paved driveway, pool deck, playground, daycare, walkways, and stairs.

Given that our product is primarily recycled rubber, surfaces are far less prone to being slippery and that’s an important advantage Eco Paving has around wet surfaces or surfaces that can get covered with snow and ice.

Great Value

The value of Eco Paving products is unquestionable. For starters, rubber paving can be used to resurface most existing surfaces so there’s no need to dig up your existing surfaces.

The ability to pave over existing surfaces with rubber paving means some of our resurfacing options are up to 30-40% less expensive than concrete removal and replacement.

Eco Paving’s product and installation also comes with an industry leading five-year warranty.

Our ability to offer such a great warranty is thanks to the product. Rubber pavement has the ability to expand and contract to adapt to the most extreme weather conditions and ground movements. This means that the product’s resiliency minimizes the cracking that is more commonly experienced with concrete and asphalt.

Eco Paving has completed thousands of projects in Canada and has never had a project crack!

We also offer financing options with low monthly payments so that our clients can use our great product around their home without having to worry about paying in-full all at once.

Practical Advantages

Safety

We all know that accidents happen. Kids running alongside a pool can slip and fall and people of all ages can take a tumble because of the ice and snow. Whether it’s in the backyard, on the patio, or on the driveway, falling down on hard surfaces can cause injuries.

Rubber pavement is cushiony, soft, and slip-resistant, it’s classified as a safety surface and it’s undoubtedly a safer alternative to traditional outdoor surfaces.

Environmental Benefits

Eco Paving’s product is made of 100% recycled material.

Beyond our product, Eco Paving is proud to have made enough donations to plant over 1,500 trees in the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest at the University of British Columbia.

Commercial or Residential

On the commercial side, our rubber pavement has been used for apartment entrances, medians, public playgrounds, splash parks, and sidewalks.

For residential projects, we’ve paved pool decks, driveways, entrance ways, patios, and just about any other outdoor home surface you could imagine.

Variety of Colours

Our product comes in several attractive colours that we can colour-match with your existing decor to give you exactly the look you want for your space.

Completion Time

The majority of our projects are done in a single day and are ready to accommodate foot traffic within 24 hours.

There’s no product like Eco Rubber

Eco Paving’s recycled rubber surface solution is safer, requires less maintenance, and less installation time than traditional alternatives.

Combine that with our industry-leading five-year warranty and the cost-effectiveness of not having to remove old surfaces, and it becomes clear why the popularity of rubber paving is on the rise.

We’re here to help you find the right paving solution for your home or business. If you’d like to schedule a free, no obligation quote or contact us for any reason, click here.

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At Eco Paving, we’re committed to improving the environment. Part of our mission involves attracting, developing and retaining a team that is motivated to fulfill our vision.

By seeking new ways to add value, we exceed our clients’ expectations. This can also be a highly impactful way to attract new talent and increase employee engagement. Simultaneously we attract new clients and partnerships.

Energetically we know that what we put out into the world always comes back to us. If we want to be true leaders we need to keep the triple bottom line in mind – people, planet and profit.

The questions below are designed to help you gain insight into how your company might give back:

Get clear.

Q. – What are your company’s values?

Is the work you do connected to environmental preservation, community development, food security, clean water, personal development, animal rights, education or health & wellbeing?

Example – Supporting youth athletic teams can be a good way to give back while highlighting your commitment to teamwork, health and community.

Q. – What do the people within your organization care most about?

Example – One way to give back is to provide paid leave days for employees to volunteer for causes that they are passionate about.

Get connected.

Setting up a give back program can be simple. Save time and effort by seeking ways to team up with established non-profit organizations.

Q. – What organizations exist to positively impact the areas that your company  values?

Q. – What can you do to work with them or to support their efforts?

Example – Volunteering at a soup kitchen or adopting a street to clean can be a great way to volunteer as a team and work within systems already established in your community.

Or you might choose to build or repair something in your neighbourhood or to implement a company food drive for the local food bank.

Networking and promoting other local businesses is a perfect way to develop relationships in your community, to support your local economy and to introduce your clients to complementary products and services that may be of value to them.

Example – Send your clients gift baskets filled with local goodies or provide prize draws for gift certificates at neighbourhood businesses. This is a great way to support the companies.

Get started.

At Eco Paving, we help reduce environmental degradation by recycling tires and keeping old asphalt and concrete out of the landfill. We choose to plant trees to sequester carbon and beautify our environment. Working with UBC Research Forest we were happy to fund the planting of 1000 trees. For our company, that felt like a good fit.

We’d love to know:

Q. – How is your company fostering positive social impact?

Q. – What might you be inspired to implement within your organization?

About the author:  Deeply passionate about the power small business has to affect positive social and environmental change, Solah Nightstar supports Changemakers in getting clear and taking action.

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Eco Paving made the 2016 PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 1177%, making us the 3^rd fastest growing construction company in Canada, and the 9^th fastest company overall in the Greater Vancouver Area!

“Companies become a part of the PROFIT 500 through innovative thinking, smart strategy and sheer grit,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “These firms demonstrate what Canadian entrepreneurs can achieve, both at home and across the globe.”

“We are honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking,” says President Bradley Lavigne. “I am grateful to have such a great team to work with.”

To see the full rankings, visit www.PROFIT500.com

About Eco Paving

Started in 2009, Eco Paving is committed to providing a green alternative to the paving and resurfacing industry. With our 100% recycled rubber line, our expert staff are able to create beautiful, eco-friendly driveways, patios, pool decks, and playgrounds in a variety of colours using only the highest quality products that have been tested over thousands of installs. Eco Paving strives to provide our clients with the most creative, comfortable, unique, and fun renovation.

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About PROFIT and PROFITguide.com

PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success is Canada’s preeminent media brand dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 34 years, Canadian entrepreneurs across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it’s a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at PROFITguide.com.

About Canadian Business

Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving, best-selling and most-trusted business publication in the country. With a total brand readership of more than 1.1 million, it is the country’s premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada’s business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. We provide concrete examples of business achievement, thought-provoking analysis and compelling storytelling, all in an elegant package with bold graphics and great photography. Canadian Business—what leadership looks like.

Media Contact

Solah, Eco Paving, info@ecopaving.com, 1800-609-5408 ext.0

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Recycled rubber has been used traditionally on running tracks and now is a terrific alternative to asphalt, concrete and other driveway surfacing products.

Eco friendly alternatives available now instead of unflexible asphalt and concrete driveways

Recycled rubber has many benefits to you the land owner when considering the options and products to use when paving your driveway. Learn the main differences between a rubber driveway vs asphalt driveway below.

Rubber

• Cost effective
• Durable
• Warranty generally 5x better than asphalt and concrete
• Eco friendly recycled material
• Flexible with ground movement
• Save time when resurfacing your driveway with recycled rubber

Asphalt

• Not flexible with future ground movement
• Break downs with cracks and crumbles to pieces
• Needs repairs after cracking
• High maintenance

Eco friendly recycled rubber driveways, and driveway resurfacing create a smooth, durable, non slip, and flexible surface which mold to the existing driveway leaving long lasting beauty to your home.

Rubber driveway paving companies are the perfect solution for resurfacing your driveway

Driveway resurfacing could be a challenging and expensive task if you are using asphalt and concrete materials.  Recycled rubber driveway resurfacing simply lays and molds the rubber over most existing services to create a hard, durable and long lasting driveway.  A rubber recycled driveway also can save you time as it quickly can resurface and flex over most surfaces.

Rubber driveway paving companies offer paving services to residential, commercial, institutional, municipalities, private organization, and industrial projects across the Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, Delta, Langley and Abbotsford,BC.

Contact Eco Paving, the recycled rubber driveway paving company, to learn about durable and affordable alternatives to concrete and asphalt driveway products.

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Why should I consider a recycled rubber driveway?

Moving into the Fall and Winter months, considering the wild weather we can have on the West Coast, consider some of the following features Eco paving offers you when considering a recycled rubber driveway:

• Affordable
• Clean and sleek appearance
• Slip-resistant
• Safe
• Durable and long lasting
• No need for costly demolition
• Low maintenance
• Eliminates weed growth
• Can be applied over almost any hard existing surface
• Accommodates freeze/thaw cycles
• Resists mold and mildew
• 5 year warranty

Learn the benefits to you when you choose a recycled rubber driveway

Curb Appeal: It’s always nice to have an aesthetic advantage. The neighbours will be slowing down to take a look at your sleek and stunning driveway.

Multi-Climate Capable: Climate changes can be detrimental to any surface, but the Eco paving product can handle anything Mother Nature has to offer. This rubber option will freeze without cracking or expanding and will later thaw without a fuss.

Enviro-Friendly: Eco paving is a one of a kind in the Vancouver paving industry,. This non-toxic, recycled option means you are going green.

Money Mindful: Concrete and asphalt can get pricey, and their return on investment is not exactly impressive. The easy overlay option allows you to skip pricey demolition and the low maintenance promise prevents additional upkeep costs.

Designed for Durability: The crack-resistant, flexible modern material will hold up for the long haul. The durable, seamless ground is made to manage minor ground movement and will maintain its integrity in any condition. You won’t need to reseal your product or pick grass from in between the interlocking bricks, and it won’t crack with minor ground movements.

Worry-Free 5-Year Warranty: If you’re investing in a Eco paving driveway, you can trust that the commitment is mutual. The warranty on this rubber surfacing is double that of asphalt. and will provide both material and installation coverage for a hearty decade.

Learn about rubber flooring for playground mulch,  waterparks and splashparks,  pool decks, driveway resurfacing, and driveway paving.  Send an email to Eco Paving or call us for a free rubber driveway paving quote.  Call 1-888-559-2596

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What is Rubber Flooring?

The majority of rubber flooring is now often made of synthetic materials. Rubber has always been popular in industrial settings because it is one of the most hard-wearing and resilient floor coverings available and yet still offers a remarkable level of cushioning underfoot and impact absorbency. Its water-resistant and stain-resistant surface, as well as its chemical stability, means that it is ideal in high moisture areas and where thorough cleaning (with water and harsh cleaners) is regularly required. This also makes them ideal for bathrooms in domestic settings.

Environmentally-Friendly Flooring?

Our 100% recycled rubber flooring may not be your first thought as environmentally-friendly flooring but it actually has a lot of eco-friendly properties. Firstly, it is recycled rubber, Secondly, because of its long life cycle, there is no need for frequent removal and disposal of flooring materials plus regular installation, thus reducing use of chemicals (e.g. adhesives) and waste. Once it is finally removed, rubber can be recycled. Lastly, rubber has been shown to significantly improve indoor air quality.

Where is it Used?

Rubber flooring is used in a huge variety of settings, from airports to schools, hospitals to homes farms to restaurants, as its high durability and resistance to wear and tear means it can cope with just about anything, from dogs claws to stiletto heels!
Rubber flooring is used in commercial and industrial settings for heavy traffic areas due to its combination of aesthetics, functionality and value. It is also widely used in public transport as it meets the stringent requirements of public safety and durability – not only does it have slip resistance and abrasion resistance but it also performs highly against fire and smoke emissions. Lastly, rubber floors are embraced in the sports and fitness industries where their flexibility and cushioning, together with their resiliency and hygiene-promoting properties make them the ideal flooring material.

Features of Rubber Flooring:

Durable: Most good quality rubber is guaranteed to last the life of the application without cracking, wearing or breaking. In fact, it is not unknown for the rubber floor to outlast the life of the premises in places such as airports, hospitals and public transport such as buses and trains. Their longevity is due to their high abrasion resistance. The other factor that helps their longevity is its inherent resilience and flexibility.

Anti-Fatigue: One of the key benefits of rubber flooring is its cushioning effect which lowers impact energy and thus reduces strain on joints and muscles. This then helps to provide comfort underfoot and prevent fatigue. This makes it an ideal flooring for situations where people will be standing for long periods, from the domestic kitchen to commercial settings such as factory conveyor belts, bars, shopping centers, cash registers and transit areas.

Hygienic and Safe: Rubber’s smooth surface means that it does not easily harbour pet hairs, dust mites and other allergens. Rubber floors also give extremely high surface traction, making it an ideal anti-slip floor covering in both work and home environments. Furthermore, good quality rubber is formulated so that it does not produce any toxic substances when incinerated, thus giving safety in the event of fire – particularly important for public places.

Oil-Resistant & Water-Resistant: Rubber flooring can also often be formulated to withstand oil, grease and chemicals which makes them ideal for settings where these compounds are present in high amounts – e.g. car dealerships, beauty salons, food processing facilities and laboratories.

Longevity of Life: Because of its longevity and durability, leading to a long life cycle – together with its low maintenance – rubber is without question one of the most economical flooring types in the long term.

Insulating: Rubber is a fantastic insulator, both of temperature and sound. The molecular density of the elastomers in rubber helps it absorb sound and impact, and reduce the transfer of noise, resulting in a quieter environment. Its thermal insulation properties also provide comfort in winter and even in summer, keeping the environment warm and cool respectively.

Speak to BC Eco Paving to learn more about rubber flooring for your deck, patio, walkway, staircase, sidewalk, playground, or driveway.

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Design
Children llike brilliant colours. Schools are able to choose school colours and school mascots as part of the design of the rubber floor. Mats are available in a broad selection of colours, variations and thicknesses. Rubber flooring can be personalized in vivid colors and with logos. Combining these types and colors creates an inviting area where children will take pleasure playing.

Noise
The sound absorbency of rubber flooring minimizes the dilemma of noise. Rubber absorbs
the sounds rather than reflecting it. In areas where schools are in the centre of a neighbourhood where people are sleeping or functioning in the course of the day, cutting down the sounds of young children at play is needed. The sound of children playing isn’t totally eliminated but it is lowered considerably.

Maintenance
Rubber playground surfaces repel dirt effectively. They are simply maintained
with routine care. Sweeping the surface of debris with a broom followed by cleaning with mild soap and water will help to maintain the surface. Our product is backed by a five year warranty.

Sturdiness
Rubber playground surfaces are very durable. Our rubber surfaces withstand both extremes in temperature and ground movements.. They are proven to last, standing up to quite a few many years of abuse and play. They keep their shape no matter how hard youngsters are on it. Their sturdiness can make them a smart money option if looked after properly, they will not need to be replaced quickly.

Rubber Playground Surfaces Offer Cushioned Comfort

Our poured in place rubber playground paving provides a great solution for playgrounds. Eco Paving is easily customized to meet the design of any playground, ASTM critical fall height requirements, and offers a non slip surface which greatly reduces the risk of injury to your children.

Playground rubber floor surfaces are rapidly turning into a well-liked choice in ground surface coverings in playgrounds and parks around the province. When studying for your surface alternatives, find a specialist who can give you in depth information.

Read about playground rubber mulch or learn more from BC Eco Paving.

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