Innovations in ground engaging tools (GET) are increasing the life expectancy of machine parts and increasing production, while decreasing the overall cost of machine ownership.Ground engaging tools are high wear-resistant metal... Continue Reading

Construction equipment rental has its upsides, especially when it comes to reducing risk. However, there can be advantages to equipment ownership if you are confident in the technology, confident in your work outlook and believe you will... Continue Reading

Attend the education session "Safety Training Ninja" on Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Register NowAt 20-years old, Regina McMichael’s husband died after falling off a roof at a jobsite where he... Continue Reading

CONEXPO-CON/AGG has been captivating the likes of thousands since it’s very first show in 1909. Of course, then it was known as the Road Show and the total square footage was that of a single exhibitor’s space now, but nonetheless, the... Continue Reading

Business solutions are becoming more and more important as contractors try to stay competitive in the age of data. The data provided by these solutions allow managers and owners to make better decisions and allow them to react much... Continue Reading

Are you losing bids or struggling to recruit new employees? Is new technology passing you by? It’s time to channel your energy into the right areas to supercharge your business. Keaton Turner, president of Turner Mining Group, joins Host... Continue Reading

The education session "How To Manage Rising Equipment & Rental Costs" was presented at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020.A major challenge facing companies in today’s construction industry is how to deal with rising equipment and rental costs. One... Continue Reading

What does it take to build a successful career in the construction industry? It depends on who you ask. One thing is certain though; there are opportunities abound in the construction industry right now from engineering to equipment... Continue Reading

By John Dice, Director of Training for Topcon Positioning SystemsMachine control is a great tool for paving teams. The old days of simply eyeballing a job and hoping it’s close enough to specs are gone.Machine control enables the paving... Continue Reading

It’s important to keep your website up to date as a heavy construction company regardless of how you win new business. An outdated website diminishes your ability to get found on the internet, makes you look careless to visitors, and... 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