1/8 inch above lip of gutter is correct. This allows for water to exit the pavement and enter the flow line of the gutter.
If your compaction tests for the native soil and aggregate sections meet the specified standard, i.e., 95% relative compaction, then the 1" above the concrete lip is to...
What kind of salary and compensation package, i.e. bonuses, training, advancement, raises do your competitors offer? Are you a privately owned company or publicly traded company?
To be competitive you must offer similar or better than your competition to attract the talent you seek. Managerial...