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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
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  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
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Chris Dowell Exposes the Hidden Costs of Cheap Asphalt in New Book, “The Pavement Trap”

Chris Dowell, founder of Taylor Ridge Paving and Construction and a 30-year veteran of the paving industry, has released a new book, The Pavement Trap: How to Avoid the Costly Mistakes of Hiring the Wrong Contractor. The book shines a spotlight on the hidden dangers property managers and business owners face when chasing low bids on asphalt projects—and how those “savings” can quickly turn into six-figure disasters.

Dowell began his career in 1996 as a laborer with a shovel and worked his way up to become the youngest paving foreman in the Quad Cities by the age of 27. In 2011, he launched Taylor Ridge Paving and Construction, which has since grown into one of the region’s most respected commercial paving firms. Today, the company operates seven crews, five pavers, and its own asphalt plant, ensuring quality control and accountability on every project.

The Pavement Trap combines real-world stories, insider knowledge, and practical checklists to help readers avoid common pitfalls, such as:

  • The hidden costs of “low bid” contractors who cut corners on materials and thickness.
  • The risks of improperly using recycled asphalt—and how the right mix design makes all the difference.
  • The seven dumbest mistakes people make when hiring a paving contractor.
  • The nine smart questions that instantly separate professionals from pretenders.

“This book isn’t about paving—it’s about protecting yourself,” Dowell said. “I’ve seen too many property managers and business owners waste tens of thousands of dollars because they trusted the wrong contractor. My goal is to give people the knowledge they need to make smarter, safer decisions.”

The Pavement Trap is available now in print and digital formats. A free flipbook edition can also be accessed online for property managers and business owners who want an immediate resource before their next paving project.

About the Author
Chris Dowell is the founder of Taylor Ridge Paving and Construction and owner of Superior Asphalt Plant. With nearly three decades of hands-on experience, he has led major projects for schools, municipalities, hospitals, and industrial facilities across the Midwest. Known for his straight-talking approach and commitment to doing things right, Dowell has become a trusted authority in the paving industry.

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Taylor Ridge Paving & Construction
602 2nd St W, Andalusia, IL 61232
+13097951516

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