Contractors struggle with two things: change...and the way things are.There are a lot of headaches that are part of the traditional construction model. Technology can take a lot of those headaches away, but technology can also be an even... Continue Reading

West Contracting is a customer-oriented company specializing in asphalt paving and concrete construction. Headquartered in Pacific, MO – about a 20-minute drive southwest of St. Louis, it has been paving driveways, parking lots, roads... Continue Reading

Mikel Bowman has been a life coach, pastor, mentor, and culture guru. He has devoted his life to helping others realize their true potential. In this episode Mikel and host Missy Scherber dig into leading with joy and humility, as well... Continue Reading

Reality capture is essentially a modern term for site documentation – a process that takes time but with little return. It’s often a requirement to satisfy insurance obligations and customer RFIs (requests for information), and so it... Continue Reading

Attachments transform skid-steer loaders into specialized tools that perform a multitude of tasks faster and more profitably.  But what should you look for when selecting from the huge array of attachment options and suppliers? We asked... Continue Reading

American Asphalt Company handles all aspects of commercial paving; manufactures hot asphalt at its three plants; is a distributor for EZ Street Company, manufacturer of high-performance cold asphalt; and provides a multitude of parking... Continue Reading

As the construction industry continues to evolve, it's going to take all of us to tackle the workforce, technology and sustainability challenges and opportunities ahead. Thankfully, this industry was built on the backs of tenacious... Continue Reading

Contractors have a lot of difficulty keeping projects on time and on budget. According to Trimble, 89 percent of construction projects are delivered late while 40 percent go over budget.Large construction projects are complex systems... Continue Reading

Buyers can find significant savings when purchasing used construction equipment. “Demand is strong for machines with low hours and a manufacturer warranty,” said Dennis Howard, vice president, Fleet and Remarketing, for RDO Equipment Co.... Continue Reading

Based in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Brex Enterprises is a WBE certified pipeline maintenance and services company founded in 2012 by Alicia Brentzel and her husband AJ.Alicia joins host Missy Scherber to talk about business growing pains and... Continue Reading

Alexandra Smith has a way with opportunity. She recognizes existing opportunities and creates others. She steadily builds on those opportunities and is now ready to take the next step by starting her own septic design service. We’ll... Continue Reading

Attend the education session "Equipment Operator Best Practices" on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. REGISTER NOWHelping operators be more efficient and productive is a continuum. It can be as... Continue Reading

Moving earth and building roads with autonomous construction equipment isn’t a reality yet, but it’s where the industry is headed. For many contractors, driverless construction equipment might instill worries about lost jobs or jobsite... Continue Reading

Attend the education session "The Future of Asset Management & Liquidation: New Strategies for Maximizing Returns" on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. REGISTER NOWWhat’s our fleet worth? What’s... Continue Reading

New construction podcasts are popping up every month and it’s no surprise why. Audio is the perfect format for busy contractors in search of advice on how to take their career and business to the next level. Whether you’re... Continue Reading

“I love construction. It’s not weird to me that I’m here.” That’s how Kate Rieling, project manager with Vertical Earth in Cumming, Georgia, explains her comfort in her job. She says there aren’t a lot of women in her field of civil site... Continue Reading

GPS technology is becoming more important on job sites. It gives you fast and accurate data so you can make informed decisions in real time.“There is so much potential with the data,” says Mike Cook, Chairman of the Board, Land... Continue Reading

Operating a grader isn’t just one job on a worksite. It’s actually many jobs — steering and turning, maintaining the blade height and angle, managing speed and power — all at the same time. That’s no small task, especially for less... Continue Reading

Attend the free Tech Talk "3D Printing Buildings - Current Possibilities & Future Implications" on Wednesday, March 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. or Friday, March 13, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. REGISTER NOW... Continue Reading

In physically demanding jobs like construction, hydration is essential to not only worker productivity, but also safety. This is especially the case when the heat index climbs above the 103°F mark.OSHA Guidelines to Stay Safe in Extreme... Continue Reading