Johnson County's Heaviest Logistics Pavement — Built and Maintained Right

Commercial Asphalt Paving Contractor in New Century, KS — Full-Service Solutions

New Century AirCenter and the Commerce Center concentrate more Class 8 truck traffic per square foot than anywhere else in Johnson County. Amazon's distribution staging, Garmin's employee parking fields, and IFF's chemical-load dock aprons each demand different pavement designs — different base depths, different mix specs, different drainage solutions. Platinum Paving engineers every surface in this 1,500-acre business park to match its actual load profile.

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The commercial asphalt paving contractor New Century, KS property managers call — the paving company, the asphalt company, the blacktop paving crew handling asphalt paving, asphalt resurfacing, sealcoating, and ADA compliance end-to-end. One of the few paving companies and asphalt companies in the KC metro that runs install, maintenance, and compliance with a single in-house crew.

Why Do New Century Property Managers Choose Platinum Paving?

New Century isn't a suburban strip mall district — it's an industrial airfield campus where every surface absorbs Class 8 axle loads, forklift traffic, or chemical spills. Property managers here need a contractor who can spec pavement by load class, not one who defaults to a standard 2-inch overlay on everything.

	Platinum Paving	Typical Contractors
Full-service (pave, seal, stripe, concrete)	One crew, one call	3–5 different vendors
In-house crews	Our own trained team	Outsourced subcontractors
1-year warranty on all work	Every project, every service	Varies or none
Owner-backed quality	Joe inspects every job	You deal with a project manager
ADA compliance included	Built into every lot project	Often an afterthought or upcharge
Kansas & Missouri coverage	50+ KC metro communities	Limited service area
Commercial + residential	Parking lots to driveways	Usually one or the other

Full-service (pave, seal, stripe, concrete)

Platinum Paving One crew, one call

Typical Contractors 3–5 different vendors

In-house crews

Platinum Paving Our own trained team

Typical Contractors Outsourced subcontractors

1-year warranty on all work

Platinum Paving Every project, every service

Typical Contractors Varies or none

Owner-backed quality

Platinum Paving Joe inspects every job

Typical Contractors You deal with a project manager

ADA compliance included

Platinum Paving Built into every lot project

Typical Contractors Often an afterthought or upcharge

Kansas & Missouri coverage

Platinum Paving 50+ KC metro communities

Typical Contractors Limited service area

Commercial + residential

Platinum Paving Parking lots to driveways

Typical Contractors Usually one or the other

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Asphalt Paving Services in New Century

Every service we offer in New Century is calibrated for industrial and logistics pavement. Employee parking lots, distribution truck courts, and multimodal staging areas each get project-specific engineering.

New Asphalt Paving on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

New Asphalt Paving in New Century

Full-depth asphalt construction for new logistics pads, employee lots, and taxiway access roads across the AirCenter and Commerce Center campuses. We design each section for its actual axle-load classification.

6–8" compacted crushed limestone base over geotextile on New Century's expansive clay
4–6" total HMA lifts using PG 64-22 binder for heavy truck courts
Nuclear density testing to verify 95%+ compaction on every lift
Positive drainage grading at 1.5–2% slope to handle AirCenter's flat terrain

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Asphalt Overlays on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Asphalt Overlays in New Century

Mill-and-overlay programs restore structurally sound employee parking lots across the Commerce Center without full reconstruction. We match overlay thickness to remaining structural capacity.

1.5–2" milling depth removes oxidized surface while preserving base integrity
2–3" Superpave overlay at 300°F+ placement temperature for dense compaction
Tack coat applied at 0.05–0.10 gal/SY for full interlayer bond
Transverse joint staggering to prevent reflective cracking under repeat truck loads

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Asphalt Milling on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Asphalt Milling in New Century

Precision milling restores grade and drainage on large-footprint logistics lots where ponding accelerates base failure. We mill to exact profile specifications across acres of staging pavement.

Variable-depth milling from 1" to 4" based on distress mapping data
Micro-milling for smooth employee lot surfaces at 1/4" tolerance
Full millings recycled as RAP for use in aggregate base blending
Grade correction at dock apron transitions to eliminate standing water

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Asphalt Repair & Patching on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Asphalt Repair & Patching in New Century

Truck courts and loading dock aprons at distribution facilities develop localized failures long before the surrounding pavement. We cut and replace failed sections with full-depth patches rated for the load.

Infrared patching for seamless small-area repairs on employee parking lots
Full-depth saw-cut patches with 6" compacted base rebuild on truck courts
Hot mix placed at 290–310°F and rolled to 93%+ density in patch areas
Same-day traffic return on infrared repairs — critical for active distribution bays

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Crack Sealing on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Crack Sealing in New Century

Johnson County's freeze-thaw cycling exploits every unsealed crack on New Century's large employee lots. Hot-applied rubberized sealant stops water infiltration before it undermines the base.

Hot-pour rubberized sealant applied at 380°F for maximum elasticity
Router-and-seal method creates 3/4" reservoir for long-term adhesion
Crack routing to uniform 1/2" width before sealant application
Annual crack-seal programs reduce overlay frequency by 3–5 years

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Commercial Sealcoating on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Commercial Sealcoating in New Century

New Century's massive employee parking fields oxidize fast under direct UV exposure. Coal-tar or asphalt-emulsion sealcoat restores flexibility and blocks fuel penetration from idling fleet vehicles.

Two-coat application at 0.15–0.17 gal/SY per coat for full coverage
Silica sand additive at 3–5 lbs/gal for traction on high-slope areas
Spray-applied on 100,000+ SF lots with edge brushing at curb lines
Fuel-resistant coal-tar formulation specified for truck staging zones

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Line Striping & Marking on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Line Striping & Marking in New Century

Logistics campuses need more than parking stalls — they need clearly marked truck lanes, forklift corridors, dock numbering, and fire lanes that comply with local code and OSHA guidelines.

High-visibility thermoplastic striping for truck approach lanes and dock numbers
Federal-spec retroreflective glass beads for nighttime dock area visibility
Custom stenciling for forklift zones, pedestrian crossings, and speed limits
Full lot re-stripe after sealcoat or overlay — typically 3,500+ LF per site

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ADA Compliance on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

ADA Compliance in New Century

Distribution campuses and office buildings across the AirCenter must provide compliant accessible routes, van-accessible stalls, and detectable warning surfaces. We handle survey, install, and signage.

Van-accessible stalls at 8' width plus 8' access aisle per 2010 ADA Standards
Maximum 2% cross-slope and 5% running slope on accessible routes
Truncated dome detectable warning panels set in concrete at curb ramps
Compliant signage at 60" minimum mounting height with International Symbol

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New Concrete Paving on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

New Concrete Paving in New Century

Truck courts, dock aprons, and dumpster pads across the Commerce Center require reinforced concrete designed for stationary Class 8 loads. We pour slabs rated for 80,000-lb GVW without deflection.

8–10" reinforced concrete with #4 rebar at 12" on-center both directions
4,500 PSI mix design with fiber-mesh secondary reinforcement for crack control
Doweled contraction joints at 12–15' spacing to manage thermal movement
6–8" granular subbase over geotextile to isolate Johnson County clay

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Concrete Repair on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Concrete Repair in New Century

AirCenter's original 1940s-era concrete slabs and newer dock pads both develop joint failures and slab settlement. We replace failed panels without shutting down the entire truck court.

Full-slab replacement with matching concrete strength and joint doweling
Polyurethane foam injection for slab stabilization under settled panels
Joint resealing with silicone-based flexible sealant rated for ±25% movement
Night and weekend pours to keep distribution operations running uninterrupted

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Curbs & Gutters on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Curbs & Gutters in New Century

Directing stormwater off flat industrial lots in New Century requires properly graded curbing. We install and repair curbs that channel runoff to retention basins instead of across truck staging areas.

Extruded machine curb at 6" reveal height for parking lot perimeters
Integral curb-and-gutter pour for heavy truck traffic turning areas
Valley gutters at dock approach aprons to redirect water from loading bays
4,000 PSI concrete with air entrainment for freeze-thaw durability

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Pothole Repair on a commercial lot in New Century, KS

Pothole Repair in New Century

Heavy axle loads on New Century's logistics surfaces can turn a small base failure into a 12-inch deep pothole within weeks. We cut, excavate, and rebuild — no cold-patch shortcuts.

Saw-cut to solid pavement edges before excavation for clean bonding
Base rebuild with 4–6" compacted aggregate if subgrade is compromised
Hot mix fill compacted in 2" lifts to 95%+ density for permanent repair
Emergency same-day response to prevent tire damage claims on active lots

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Diagnostic

What Asphalt Problems Does Your Parking Lot Have?

Industrial and logistics pavement in New Century fails differently than typical commercial lots. Here are the six most common conditions we diagnose across the AirCenter and Commerce Center campuses.

Thermal Cracking on Employee Lots

Large open parking fields with no shade exposure develop longitudinal thermal cracks that widen every freeze-thaw cycle, letting water reach the clay subgrade.

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Base Failure Under Truck Lanes

Repeated Class 8 axle loads fracture asphalt and compress weak base material, creating deep potholes at turns and dock approaches within weeks.

Fix Potholes →

Surface Oxidation and Raveling

Unprotected asphalt on large New Century lots turns gray and sheds aggregate within 3–5 years, accelerating water intrusion and structural decline.

Sealcoat Now →

Curb Deterioration at Retention Areas

Extruded curbs near retention ponds and drainage swales crack and settle, allowing stormwater to sheet across truck staging areas and undercut adjacent pavement.

Repair Curbs →

Non-Compliant Accessible Routes

Office buildings and distribution employee entrances across the AirCenter often lack properly sloped access aisles or detectable warning surfaces at curb transitions.

Fix ADA Issues →

End-of-Life Surface Distress

Parking lots built in the early 2000s are showing alligator cracking and block cracking that signals the surface course is spent — but the base may still be sound.

Overlay Options →

Local Engineering

Asphalt Paving Challenges Specific to New Century

New Century is not a city in the traditional sense — it's a 1,500-acre dedicated business park and airfield with the heaviest concentration of industrial pavement in Johnson County. The combination of expansive clay soils, extreme axle loads, and flat airfield-grade terrain creates conditions that demand engineering-level precision on every pour and every lift.

Expansive Clay Under Airfield Subgrade. Johnson County's heavy clay swells and shrinks with moisture changes. On a typical suburban lot, this causes cosmetic cracking. At New Century's scale — hundred-thousand-square-foot logistics pads — even minor swell displacement propagates across dozens of joints and seams. Geotextile separation and 8-inch granular base are standard here, not optional.
Stationary Class 8 Loading Stress. Distribution dock aprons don't just carry rolling loads — they absorb 80,000-lb vehicles parked in place for hours while forklifts shuttle pallets. This sustained static pressure causes asphalt rutting and concrete slab deflection that moving traffic alone wouldn't produce. We spec thicker rigid concrete at dock aprons and transition to flexible asphalt in maneuvering zones.
Flat Terrain Drainage Problems. The original AirCenter was built on graded airfield terrain with almost zero natural slope. Commercial lots across the park struggle to move stormwater to retention areas without precision grading. A quarter-percent grade error across 500 feet of lot means standing water, accelerated base saturation, and premature structural failure.
Legacy Infrastructure Mixed with New Construction. AirCenter Industrial Park includes pavement dating to the late 1940s military era alongside brand-new logistics pads poured after 2018. Tying new construction into aging infrastructure without creating a weak joint requires careful transition detailing — stepped base lifts, doweled joints, and matched drainage profiles.
Chemical and Fuel Exposure. IFF production operations, fleet staging areas, and fueling zones subject pavement to diesel, hydraulic fluid, and industrial chemical spills. Standard asphalt binder breaks down rapidly under petroleum exposure. We specify coal-tar sealcoat and fuel-resistant surface treatments in these high-risk zones.
Extreme Temperature Cycling. Johnson County records 50+ freeze-thaw cycles annually. On New Century's large unshaded lots, surface temperatures can swing from 140°F in summer to well below 0°F in winter. This cycling drives thermal cracking that must be sealed proactively before moisture reaches the clay subgrade.

Weathered commercial asphalt showing freeze-thaw damage in New Century, KS

The Commercial Asphalt Paving Process

What happens after you call your Kansas City paving contractor — from first inspection to final walkthrough.

Free Assessment

We inspect your lot, identify every issue, and provide a detailed estimate — no cost, no pressure.

Planning & Scheduling

We design the scope of work around your business hours so your operations aren't disrupted.

Surface Prep & Milling

Old asphalt is milled down, debris cleared, and the base is prepared for a clean bond.

Paving & Compaction

Fresh hot-mix asphalt is laid to spec and rolled to precise compaction with commercial-grade equipment.

Striping & Compliance

Parking spaces, fire lanes, ADA markings, and signage — your lot is fully compliant and looks brand new.

Final Walkthrough

We walk the finished project with you. If anything isn't right, we make it right before we leave.

Your New Century Logistics Lot Deserves Contractor-Grade Pavement

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Who We Serve in New Century

Industries We Serve in New Century

Corporate & Office

Administrative buildings and support offices within the AirCenter campus rely on well-maintained employee lots and compliant accessible routes for daily operations.

Retail & Service

Support retail and service tenants at the Commerce Center entrance areas need maintained lots and clear striping to serve the park's thousands of daily workers.

Healthcare & Emergency

Medical support and first-responder training facilities — including the Johnson County Sheriff's Training Center — require zero-downtime pavement maintenance with night paving options.

Apartment & Workforce Housing

Workforce housing complexes adjacent to the business park need durable asphalt with proper drainage to handle high vehicle density on compact lot footprints.

HOA & Common Areas

Shared access drives and common parking areas in planned developments near the AirCenter require consistent maintenance scheduling to protect property values.

Logistics & Distribution

The dominant property type in New Century — massive distribution centers, fulfillment hubs, and intermodal staging areas where pavement failure means operational downtime measured in tens of thousands of dollars per hour.

Coverage

New Century Neighborhoods and Districts We Serve

New Century is a dedicated industrial and logistics campus rather than a traditional city. We serve every pavement surface across these districts and facilities.

New Century Commerce CenterAirCenter Industrial ParkNew Century AirCenterJohnson County Sheriff's Training CenterThe Logistics ParkEast AirCenter CampusWest AirCenter CampusCommerce Center NorthCommerce Center SouthAirCenter Entrance DistrictRetention Basin DistrictDock Row Industrial Zone

New Century Asphalt Paving by the Numbers

1,500+

Projects completed Across the KC metro

60+

Years combined experience In commercial paving

150+

Residents in service area New Century alone

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1-Year

Warranty Workmanship and materials

Crew members All in-house

Trade Expertise

Why Base Preparation Matters in Johnson County

Johnson County's expansive clay is the single biggest threat to pavement longevity in New Century. Every logistics pad, employee lot, and truck court we build here starts with a base design that accounts for clay movement, static loading, and flat-terrain drainage.

Geotextile Separation Layer. We install non-woven geotextile fabric directly over the compacted clay subgrade before any aggregate is placed. This blocks clay fines from pumping upward into the crushed stone base during wet periods — a failure mechanism that destroys logistics pavement from the inside out.
8-Inch Minimum Crushed Limestone Base. Standard commercial lots in Johnson County get 6 inches of compacted base. New Century's heavy axle loads demand 8 inches minimum, placed in two lifts and compacted independently to 98%+ Modified Proctor density.
Subgrade Proof-Rolling. Before any base stone is placed, we proof-roll the subgrade with a loaded tandem-axle truck to identify soft spots. On New Century's flat former-airfield terrain, saturated clay pockets hide below the surface and will cause differential settlement if not excavated and replaced.
Positive Drainage Engineering. Flat industrial sites require precision grading to move water. We design minimum 1.5% cross-slope into every base course, directing stormwater to curb-and-gutter collection points before it can pond on the surface or infiltrate the clay.
Load-Specific Structural Design. A dock apron absorbing 80,000-lb static loads needs a completely different structural section than an adjacent employee parking lot handling sedans. We calculate pavement thickness using AASHTO methodology based on actual anticipated ESALs for each zone.
Compaction Verification at Every Lift. Nuclear density gauges verify compaction on every base lift and every HMA lift. On New Century's high-value logistics pads, we target 95–97% density on asphalt and 98%+ on aggregate base — and we document every reading for the property file.

Platinum Paving crew preparing base for new asphalt paving in New Century, KS

Pricing Transparency

What Affects the Cost of Asphalt Paving in New Century

Paving costs at New Century's industrial campus are driven by factors that rarely apply to typical commercial lots. Scale, load class, and subgrade conditions all push material and labor requirements well beyond standard specifications. Here's what influences your project budget.

Structural Section Thickness

A distribution truck court in New Century may require 10 inches of combined base and asphalt — more than double a standard retail parking lot. Thicker sections consume more material and more compaction passes, directly increasing cost per square yard.

Concrete vs. Asphalt Selection

Dock aprons and dumpster pads at the Commerce Center need reinforced concrete rated for static Class 8 loads. Concrete costs more per square foot than asphalt up front but lasts significantly longer under sustained heavy loads — the lifecycle cost often favors rigid pavement in these zones.

Geotextile and Subgrade Treatment

Johnson County's expansive clay requires geotextile fabric and potential subgrade excavation. If proof-rolling reveals saturated clay pockets — common on New Century's flat terrain — excavation and granular backfill add cost but prevent premature failure.

Lot Size and Mobilization

New Century projects routinely cover 50,000 to 200,000+ square feet. Larger projects reduce the per-square-foot mobilization cost but require bigger material orders, more equipment, and longer paving windows.

Night and Weekend Scheduling

Distribution facilities in the AirCenter operate around the clock. Paving during off-peak hours keeps operations running but adds crew premium costs. We schedule phased paving to minimize both cost and disruption.

Drainage Infrastructure

Flat industrial lots in New Century almost always need catch basins, valley gutters, or perimeter swale construction. Drainage work is a separate line item but protects the base investment for the full pavement lifecycle.

Existing Pavement Removal

AirCenter's legacy pavement — some dating to the late 1940s — may contain non-standard materials or buried utilities. Removal and haul-off of old concrete or unknown fill adds cost but is non-negotiable for a sound base.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asphalt Paving in New Century

Can you pave a logistics truck court at the Commerce Center without shutting down our distribution operation?

Absolutely. We phase every New Century logistics project so your dock bays and truck lanes stay operational. Typically we split the lot into zones, pave one section at night, and open it to traffic the next morning. We coordinate phasing with your operations team before breaking ground.

Why does base preparation cost more in New Century than in other parts of Johnson County?

New Century sits on flat former-airfield terrain with heavy expansive clay underneath. The combination of zero natural drainage slope and extreme axle loads means we need thicker base sections — 8 inches minimum — plus geotextile separation fabric and precision grading. Skipping any of those steps guarantees premature failure under distribution truck traffic.

Should dock aprons at the AirCenter Industrial Park be concrete or asphalt?

Concrete. Dock aprons absorb sustained static loads from fully loaded Class 8 trailers that can sit in place for hours. Asphalt deforms under that kind of sustained pressure — especially in Johnson County summer heat. We pour 8–10 inch reinforced concrete with doweled joints at dock aprons and transition to asphalt in the maneuvering and parking zones where flexibility is an advantage.

How often should employee parking lots in New Century be sealcoated?

Every 2–3 years. New Century's large open employee lots take heavy UV exposure with no tree cover or building shade. Oxidation causes surface raveling within 3–5 years on an unprotected surface. A two-coat sealcoat application every 24–36 months extends the asphalt life by 5–8 years and costs a fraction of overlay or reconstruction.

Do you handle ADA compliance work on industrial campus buildings in New Century?

Yes — every building with employee or public access in the AirCenter and Commerce Center needs compliant accessible parking, access aisles, and curb ramps. We survey existing conditions, identify deficiencies, and install compliant surfaces with proper slope, signage, and truncated dome detectable warning panels.

What's the typical timeline for a 100,000 SF parking lot paving project in New Century?

Depending on whether we're doing full-depth new construction or a mill-and-overlay, a 100,000 SF project typically takes 5–10 working days once materials are staged. Base work and drainage add time on new construction. We'll give you a detailed schedule during the estimate. Call (913) 701-6044 to get started.

Can you repair the old military-era concrete at the AirCenter?

We can, but it depends on the slab condition. If the original 1940s concrete still has structural integrity, we replace failed individual panels with matching doweled slabs. If the section has widespread joint failure and base deterioration, full removal and reconstruction with modern reinforced concrete is the better investment.

Does Platinum Paving offer ongoing maintenance contracts for New Century properties?

Yes. Many of our New Century clients — particularly the larger distribution campuses — operate on annual maintenance contracts that include scheduled crack sealing, sealcoating, pothole repair, and re-striping. Joe Brogoto personally inspects every New Century property during the annual walk-through. Call (913) 701-6044 to set up a maintenance plan.

Get an Asphalt Paving Estimate for Your New Century Property

Platinum Paving has completed over 1,500 commercial projects across the KC metro. Joe Brogoto inspects every New Century site personally before quoting. Call (913) 701-6044 or fill out the form above — we'll have a detailed proposal in your hands within days.

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