In its 119-year history Graniterock has survived earthquakes, recessions, the Great Depression and the sudden death of its CEO in 2012. The family-owned, California company provides concrete, building materials and contracting services... Continue Reading

By Brad Humphrey, Founder, Pinnacle Development GroupNobody doubts the fact that the past few years have been pretty darn good for most construction contractors. Having said that, the economy is bound to turn south at some point. That’s... Continue Reading

It’s very likely that at one time or another Kirby Yakemchuk has been in your shoes. During his 15-year career he’s worked as an equipment operator, a fleet manager for a large contractor (Ledcor Group) and an equipment distributor. He... Continue Reading

By Larry Kokklenberg, PhDThe Small Business Administration (SBA) identifies a huge failure rate among start-up companies:Roughly 20 percent fail in the first yearRoughly 50 percent fail within five yearsRoughly 66 percent fail within 10... Continue Reading

By Jerry Adams, Adams PartnersWhile I was considering topics for my 25th anniversary series of articles, it became pretty apparent that nothing matters if we can’t get candidates across the finish line and on board. The idea to write... Continue Reading

By Ben Preston, GearFlowAs the light shines brighter on construction technology companies, it has become evident we are in a period of change in the industry. Equipment is getting smarter and rental companies are now able to do more with... Continue Reading

Telescopic wheel loaders are becoming more popular on North American construction sites. Popular in Europe, telescopic wheel loaders have been gaining greater popularity in North America due to the diversity of applications in which they... Continue Reading

Are your legacy operators hesitant to use machine control? Are you worried the barrier to entry is too high? Ryan Goodfellow, owner of Rock Structures Utility & Excavating, joins Host Missy Scherber to talk about what technology to take... Continue Reading

Attend the education session “Drones on Construction Sites for All Contractors” on Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Register NowFrom machine control to drone survey data, material takeoffs to volumetric... Continue Reading

With the rise of technology in an increasingly paperless world, all types of people and professionals are trying to smoothly transition into the digital era. The construction world is no different. Industry professionals are always on... 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