The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) recognizes members who are doing a superior job of managing mixed fleets. The AEMP refers to these standout... Continue Reading

When it comes to selecting a trailer to haul your heavy construction equipment, you have more than a few options to consider. And when your trailers are carrying a variety of... Continue Reading

Given their work mode, it’s a miracle hammers and breakers last at all. Proper maintenance can help them last longer.Breakers can be taken for granted. They seem unstoppable as... Continue Reading

While Priestly Demolition is in the business of tearing things down, the crew’s first job onsite is hunting for treasure. Salvage and sustainability has always been a... Continue Reading

Technology is revolutionizing how people learn and how teachers teach. Nowadays, technology is being used to improve teaching, learning, development, efficiency, proficiency and... Continue Reading

Remote control technology is gaining momentum across the construction industry. The ability to operate machines remotely has significant benefits, especially in applications... Continue Reading

Technology in the construction industry has not changed much over the years. Studies indicate the industry is way behind other industries in terms of automation, innovation and... Continue Reading

Aggregate producers need to wash concrete and asphalt sands for several reasons. They need to remove lightweight particles such as lignite, mica and shale. They need to remove... Continue Reading

There is a reason why technology is moving full speed into construction. Investors see opportunity. Venture capitalists invested $136 billion in 2019, after investing a record... Continue Reading

Put down your pencils, your paper and your Excel spreadsheets. It’s time to get serious about how you put together construction bids. In the high-risk and low-margin... Continue Reading

Whether pumping concrete to a high-rise building, bridge or a backyard patio, choosing the right concrete pump to get the mix to the jobsite is a key consideration that greatly... Continue Reading

Conducting regular preventive maintenance extends the life of excavators, ensures efficiency, avoids unnecessary downtime from breakdowns and saves money by improving operations... Continue Reading

Wearables have become a very fashionable topic in the construction industry, but it’s not all window dressing, every day, wearables are promoting health, safety, connectivity... Continue Reading

Demolition is difficult, dirty, dangerous work. It is also necessary work. How best to keep workers safe in a demolition environment? Remove them from that environment.When the... Continue Reading

If you want more uptime, lower overall operating costs, greater resale value, and a longer life for your skid steer, preventive maintenance (PM) is key. Experts from Caterpillar... Continue Reading

Supply chain issues. A tight labor market. Profound shifts in expectations of younger generations and the explosive growth of remote work. The ongoing impact of Covid. Newly... Continue Reading

When the U.S. Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, it committed to a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation’s infrastructure. Departments... Continue Reading

Boom truck manufacturers have continued to narrow the performance gap between boom trucks and other types of larger cranes. While a boom truck may still have its limitations, it... Continue Reading

Choosing the right MEWP is of the utmost importance and is essential for the safety of the operator and others in the work area, stresses Tony Deatherage, Service Manager at... Continue Reading

No matter how well engineered a structure is, if it’s not built on a firm foundation, the life of that structure will be significantly shortened.The United States Department of... Continue Reading