Transfer of ownership of a construction company isn't as simple as signing some paperwork and handing over a set of keys. Owners must understand their options, along with what they can do to maximize company value prior to selling. Most... Continue Reading

Undercarriages are one of the more costly parts of an excavator to repair and replace so contractors can save a lot of money and downtime by ensuring the components of an undercarriage are treated in ways that maximize their lifespans... Continue Reading

Rear-discharge mixer trucks are the oldest, most popular and most iconic. Every major truck original equipment manufacturer produces a truck that can be equipped with a mixer body and can be customized for that application.Front... Continue Reading

If you’re thinking about investing in a new cone crusher you can expect a significant increase in productivity, even with less skilled operators. “With old-school cone crushers, it all came down to the experience of the... Continue Reading

The education session “Drones on Construction Sites for All Contractors” was presented at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. From machine control to drone survey data, material takeoffs to volumetric calculations and progress reporting, site prep... Continue Reading

According to a recent Gallup survey, more than 75 percent of people left their last job because they didn't like working for their immediate supervisor. This underscores the importance of having managers who not only know how to get the... Continue Reading

Pouring concrete on upper levels of multi-story buildings comes with a number of challenges. Contractors have several options to accomplish this—crane, boom truck and tilt-wall construction.Cranes are used to transport vats (called skips... Continue Reading

Kurk Inc. is family-owned and operated business specializing in commercial and residential concrete foundations and flatwork, site excavation and utilities, and site concrete. Based in Union Grove, WI – about halfway between Chicago and... Continue Reading

Electric-powered vehicles (EVs) have made their way into just about every construction application. Once regulated to niche applications, such as non-mobile equipment, the smallest of compact excavators and large mining trucks, now every... Continue Reading

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 professionals as Fleet Masters. Four of them discuss the most... 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

Operating a grader isn’t just one job on a worksite. It’s actually many jobs — steering and turning, maintaining the blade height and angle, managing speed and power — all at the same time. That’s no small task, especially for less... 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