Contractors struggle with two things: change...and the way things are.There are a lot of headaches that are part of the traditional construction model. Technology can take a lot of those headaches away, but technology can also be an even... Continue Reading

West Contracting is a customer-oriented company specializing in asphalt paving and concrete construction. Headquartered in Pacific, MO – about a 20-minute drive southwest of St. Louis, it has been paving driveways, parking lots, roads... Continue Reading

Mikel Bowman has been a life coach, pastor, mentor, and culture guru. He has devoted his life to helping others realize their true potential. In this episode Mikel and host Missy Scherber dig into leading with joy and humility, as well... Continue Reading

Reality capture is essentially a modern term for site documentation – a process that takes time but with little return. It’s often a requirement to satisfy insurance obligations and customer RFIs (requests for information), and so it... Continue Reading

Attachments transform skid-steer loaders into specialized tools that perform a multitude of tasks faster and more profitably.  But what should you look for when selecting from the huge array of attachment options and suppliers? We asked... Continue Reading

American Asphalt Company handles all aspects of commercial paving; manufactures hot asphalt at its three plants; is a distributor for EZ Street Company, manufacturer of high-performance cold asphalt; and provides a multitude of parking... Continue Reading

As the construction industry continues to evolve, it's going to take all of us to tackle the workforce, technology and sustainability challenges and opportunities ahead. Thankfully, this industry was built on the backs of tenacious... Continue Reading

Contractors have a lot of difficulty keeping projects on time and on budget. According to Trimble, 89 percent of construction projects are delivered late while 40 percent go over budget.Large construction projects are complex systems... Continue Reading

Buyers can find significant savings when purchasing used construction equipment. “Demand is strong for machines with low hours and a manufacturer warranty,” said Dennis Howard, vice president, Fleet and Remarketing, for RDO Equipment Co.... Continue Reading

Based in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Brex Enterprises is a WBE certified pipeline maintenance and services company founded in 2012 by Alicia Brentzel and her husband AJ.Alicia joins host Missy Scherber to talk about business growing pains and... Continue Reading

At some point in time, a leader will have to help resolve an undesirable situation. Sometimes it involves an employee or co-worker, and sometimes it involves a client, vendor or other business partner. Whatever the case, great leaders... Continue Reading

During snow events, snow and ice removal operators are responsible for keeping businesses and people moving and working. They work in unsafe conditions to make conditions safer for everyone.It’s not an easy job, and Martin Tirado, CEO of... Continue Reading

People are spending more time researching products and companies online. That’s why it has become so important to have up-to-date information in all the right places.There is also an opportunity to leverage online information — commonly... Continue Reading

Every day, utilities depend on getting equipment and crews where they’re needed — quickly and safely. Keeping track of it all is no small task. Managing routes, vehicles and drivers becomes an even bigger challenge when facing widespread... Continue Reading