Business Management

Building a Culture That Works Across Generations

At 6 a.m., before earthwork operations ramp up, utilities crews break ground, or any concrete or paving placement begins, Schlouch Incorporated crews gather for their daily...

Five Steps That Define Asphalt Quality

When it comes to ensuring the composition of a paved asphalt road meets quality standards, plant operators and contractors alike influence the outcome at every stage of the...

Long Hours in the Cab Are a Problem. New Equipment Is Responding

Eight hours into a shift and the job hasn’t slowed down, but the operator has started to feel it. The constant vibration. The pressure on the lower back. The subtle strain of...

The Biggest Shifts in Construction Today with Ryan Goodfellow

What is the future of construction technology? Veteran excavation business owner Ryan Goodfellow of Rock Structures joins the show to discuss the real trends separating hype...

Rising Fuel Costs Are Changing How Operators Are Trained

Contractors have been here before. Fuel prices spike, margins tighten and everyone scrambles. But what’s different right now isn’t just the cost; it’s the uncertainty. Diesel...

Avoiding Problem Projects Before They Sink Your Margins

It’s one thing to shave profits or even lose money on a project, but it’s an entirely different ballgame when a project turns out to be a “wholesale financial disaster” that can...

Utility Strikes Aren’t an Awareness Problem. They’re an Execution Problem.

Every excavation project starts the same way: a crew, a plan and a patch of ground that looks like any other. What’s harder to see, and far more dangerous, is what lies beneath....

The Biggest Opportunity to Cut Carbon May Be in Your Mix

Contractors are facing increasing pressure to deliver lower-carbon projects, and concrete plays a major role. While cement production has traditionally been emissions-intensive,...

Winning Gen Z in Construction: From Recruitment to Retention

Breaking through the constant scroll of Gen Z’s phones isn’t easy. Contractors who want to recruit the next generation of workers must present construction as an opportunity...