On this highly anticipated episode of the podcast, Taylor White takes on the hosting duties and is joined by his very special guest, Scott Colclough.  The pair talk about... Continue Reading

Triple C Sand & Gravel of Baker City, OR has been a family business for generations, says Dawson Vanderwiele, family member and equipment operator. “When we still had the ready... Continue Reading

Creating strong relationships helps build a better foundation for business and professional growth and increased success. The ability to effectively build relationships can be... Continue Reading

With diesel prices over $5 per gallon in the U.S., you might be wondering if an electric-powered machine could reduce your operating costs.  Or, you may be wanting to take the... Continue Reading

Construction is a risky business where passionate entrepreneurs often find success. A lot of focus is on completing the projects at hand, while less time is spent on creating a... Continue Reading

The type of hauling you do is critical to selecting a dump truck that will perform well on the job -a truck perfectly matched to the task at hand. There’s a lot to consider... Continue Reading

A few years ago an article on construction site sustainability would have been a review of the basics. Not today. Sustainability has gone beyond the next level and leapt into a... Continue Reading

Starting a business is always challenging and stressful. There are numerous obstacles to overcome. However, it is not that hard to start a business. The real problem is that it... Continue Reading

Even though jobless claims started ticking up this summer, the U.S. unemployment rate remained well below 4% while millions of open positions remained unfilled. Employment data... Continue Reading

Everyone has their own reasons for getting into construction the industry. Take Sean Coghlan, for example. He is the owner and operator of Shamrock Earthworks Ltd., located in... 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

While technology has been enhancing excavator performance for more than a decade, end-user demand for certain features has accelerated in the past few years.We talked with... 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... Continue Reading

At age 19, Jimmy Starbuck went into business for himself with nothing but a used two-ton excavator. Sixteen years later he leads Starbuck Excavation and Starbuck Plant Hire... Continue Reading

Performance features like horsepower, torque, towing capacity, and payload all play a role in transforming an everyday pickup truck into a legit work truck. But what really... 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

Construction workers face a lot of challenges. Extreme temperatures, rain, snow, dust, debris, trip hazards, cut hazards, equipment breakdowns … the list is almost endless.Want... Continue Reading

No one in the construction industry needs to be made aware of rising diesel prices over the past year They’ve felt the pain. Through the first week in July, the average price of... 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... 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