Although concrete pavers can be more expensive initially than asphalt or reinforced concrete, it is important to consider the cost relative to the life cycle of the pavement as well. The initial costs for materials and installation and the life cycle costs are considered direct costs and are easily quantifiable. There are however, external costs that are not as easily quantifiable but must be considered when determining pavement options. These costs include environmental impact, road user costs during repairs, integration of other requirements, redesign, pavement rehabilitation and aesthetics. The segmental and precast nature of the concrete paving units capitalize on several of these aspects while reducing lifecycle costs.
Portion of Harfmann/Day publication - Other advantages include: Design Variety, Safety, Zip and Unzip, and Environmental Impact. 

The indivual units of interlocking concrete pavements support the concept of a "zipper" which can be undone and then redone in a simple manner. Since the pavers are interlocked and not permanently attached to one another, it is possible to remove several individual units and simply replace them once a repair is made. The final result is undetectable and inexpensive. It is an immediate response to the need to gain access to the surface below or for the repair of damaged areas of the surface. 
Portion of Harfmann/Day publication - Other advantages include: Design Variety, Safety, Environmental Impact, and Cost. 

The foreman of a installation project is in charge of measuring and documenting productivity for the various job functions. In the end of a job the number of hours documented by the foreman are compared to the estimate that was given in the initial job bid. If the number of hours it took to complete the job exceeds the estimate then the job lost money, or was at least not as profitable. It is important for the job foreman to identify steps that can be taken in order to avoid hours that exceed the estimate.

The following is an instructional video that introduces the installation of the ThermaPAVER (Therma-Hexx), a solar paver, ground mount system. ThermaPAVER is the invisible solar collector, that can be used to absorb instead of reflect solar energy. ThermaPAVER can be used to solar hot water, as a means of an efficient snowmelt system and a way to cool interlocking concrete pavers.

The following installation video shows how to use Pave Edge, the original paver edge restraint from Pave Tech, to hold pavers in place. The Pave Edge can easily be hidden using sod or a mulch on the top of the material after it has been installed.

The following is a short clip that shows how to obtain a curve when laying pavers. One must first overlay the field edge, mark a desired curve using a flexible pipe and pen, and lastly cut the pavers using a saw blade.

This project represents part two of the Implementation Studio Section.  The student will achieve the following goals and objectives:
• Develop and refine your ability to conceptualize, graphically construct, and properly coordinate construction documents that clearly communicate the desired three-dimensional look, feel, and function of your final design.
• Achieve technical accuracy and the desired aesthetic outcome(s) of each detail condition.
To these ends, the study of one (1) custom interlocking concrete paving detail will be developed through an in-depth material and constructability analysis conducted via a 1-to-1 mock-up assembly vignette as outlined in the implementation sequence’s last studio project.

Most jobs will fail from improper base compaction. Learn how to compact your base in lifts and some helpful tips to determine if you have the proper compaction before you install pavers.

Every successful job begins with proper layout and excavation. Learn some of the important concepts such as how much over-cut to have on the job, how to calculate total required excavation, and the proper slope for drainage.

Here is a quick video showing the basic steps of mechanical paver installation.

This article retrieved from Concrete Pavers Guide 
The first reason that concrete pavers – and any paver that interlocks – has to do with the material that they are constructed from. Concrete pavers are rated multiple times stronger than poured concrete. This is due in part to the way the pavers are formed, but it’s also due to the ‘interlocking nature’ of the material.

The goals of this exercise are to investigate, design and fabricate an interlocking concrete pavement module to assist in understanding structural and aesthetic considerations of connections (edge and unit-to-unit condi- tions) and/or innovative environmental function(s). The exercise’s learning objectives include the following:

This project represents part two of the Implementation Studio Section.  The student will achieve the following goals and objectives: 1. Develop and refine your ability to conceptualize, graphically construct, and properly coordinate construction documents that clearly communicate the desired three-dimensional look, feel, and function of your final design. 2. Achieve technical accuracy and the desired aesthetic outcome(s) of each detail condition.

After completing the final project with the Design Abstraction Sequence, you are ready to begin a series of studies that will translate your Systems Abstraction Design Proposal from schematic rendering into buildable elements. This process is known as Design Development, the products are known as Construction Documents.

This Case Study is located along the Paseo de la Princesa in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. This paseo, or promenade, runs along the base of the historic city walls of Old San Juan, the oldest planned city in the west- ern hemisphere, and is used annually by thousands of tourists and residents alike. 

The goal of this project is to better understand creative and thoughtful design approaches toward hardscapes through analyzing successful design projects that use segmental pavers.  The objective is to carefully observe and document a built design case study that is award-winning, successful, or otherwise highly regarded that uses segmental pavers as a key ingredient or focus in the design, and to then reflect on how pavers were applied in the design. 

Discover the importance of measuring moisture content in soils.  Field measuring techniques as well as general overview.

It is the goal of this guide to improve the design of the paved plane of the built environment by expanding the level of knowledge about concrete pavers. This will be accomplished through the organizing of information and support material for both the instructor and the students. 

Geotextiles are an important functional addition to many jobs. Learn when you should use geotextiles, how they function and key installation tips.

Identifying and understanding soils is one of the most important factors to a successful interlocking concrete pavement installation job. Learn the three simple field tests that can be performed on site.