Three Construction Equipment Telematics Experts State their CaseIf you own relatively few construction equipment assets, you might ask yourself why you should bother with telematics. After all, it’s not too difficult to keep track of... Continue Reading

As technological innovations continue to surface and present new opportunities, some construction companies might not know where they should focus first. Perhaps that is why, generally speaking, the construction industry lags behind many... 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

If you’re thinking about purchasing a new mini excavator, the number of makes and models can be dizzying. Equipment World’s Spec Guide lists more than 141 models among excavators weighing in at less than 6 metric tons. It’s a growing... Continue Reading

There are some practical things a construction company can do to protect itself from lawsuits and large settlements. However, company leadership must first rid itself of the “that’s the way we’ve always done it” mentality.Once open to... Continue Reading

Some people have a remarkably interesting story as to how they got into the business they are in. Take Randy Poulter, by way of example. He is a well-known motocross track creator and owner of 903 Excavation, based in Eustace, TX... Continue Reading

Interest in portable inverter generators among contractors is growing. Among the benefits of inverter generators are portability, reduced sound and clean AC power. Inverter generators take AC current, convert it to DC current and then... Continue Reading

Transfer of ownership of a construction company isn't as simple as signing some paperwork and handing over a set of keys. Owners must understand their options, along with what they can do to maximize company value prior to selling. Most... Continue Reading

Undercarriages are one of the more costly parts of an excavator to repair and replace so contractors can save a lot of money and downtime by ensuring the components of an undercarriage are treated in ways that maximize their lifespans... Continue Reading

Rear-discharge mixer trucks are the oldest, most popular and most iconic. Every major truck original equipment manufacturer produces a truck that can be equipped with a mixer body and can be customized for that application.Front... 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

Attend the education session "GPS on the Jobsite: What You Need To Know" on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. REGISTER NOWGPS technology is becoming more important on job sites. It gives you fast and... 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

Construction companies are navigating in uncharted waters. There is an unprecedented level of uncertainty. This type of environment can cause leaders to behave in an overly cautious way, often adopting a “wait and see” approach... Continue Reading