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Staying Safe in the Heat: How Construction Crews Beat the Summer Heat

Workers paving roads in the summer months can get pretty hot, but Geoffrey Grant says his team has a variety of ways to stay safe.“We take advantage of shade whenever possible...

Why EPDs in Asphalt Pavement Matter More Than Ever for Contractors

If you’ve been in the construction game for a while, you’veprobably noticed the growing buzz around sustainability. Whether it’s new regulations, client demands or green...

2025 Bonus Depreciation: What Contractors Must Know Before It Expires

It’s not too late for construction companies to take advantage of the IRS’ bonus depreciation – and the tax incentive might actually become permanent.Why Bonus Depreciation...

10 Safety Tips for Haul Truck Loading Success on the Jobsite

It pays to adhere to safe practices for haul truck loading. Indeed, injuries from dump trucks led to the deaths of 809 construction and extraction workers from 2011 to 2020...

Extreme Heat Awareness Month: What Construction Crews Need to Know

If there’s one group of folks who know what it’s like to sweat through a shirt by 10 a.m., it’s construction workers. Working outside in the blazing sun, surrounded by hot...

Crane Load Weights 101: How to Lift Smart and Stay Safe on the Job Site

When it comes to construction, cranes are the muscle behind the movement. Whether you're lifting steel beams, HVAC units or prefab panels, cranes make the heavy lifting possible...

Growth, Delegation, and Why CONEXPO-CON/AGG Matters

Are you juggling the relentless demands of your business while trying to keep your content fresh and impactful? Taylor goes solo once again today to share his candid experiences...

Think Safety Today and Always, Says AEM Safety Materials in Support of National Safety Month

In 2023, the U.S. experienced more than 222,000 preventable deaths, 62 million injuries, and $1,283.5 billion in injury-related costs.June is National Safety Month, and AEM...

Build People, Build Success: How Jake Schmidtlein Creates Teams That Stay in Construction

Jake Schmidtlein believes the strongest thing you can build in construction is your people—and he’s on a mission to prove it.Growing up in the trades, Jake spent summers on job...