Given their work mode, it’s a miracle hammers and breakers last at all. Proper maintenance can help them last longer.Breakers can be taken for granted. They seem unstoppable as they bash their way through rock, concrete and asphalt. And... Continue Reading

While Priestly Demolition is in the business of tearing things down, the crew’s first job onsite is hunting for treasure. Salvage and sustainability has always been a cornerstone of the business for Vic Priestly, the company’s founder... Continue Reading

Technology is revolutionizing how people learn and how teachers teach. Nowadays, technology is being used to improve teaching, learning, development, efficiency, proficiency and safety.Because of the advantages of virtual reality (VR... Continue Reading

Remote control technology is gaining momentum across the construction industry. The ability to operate machines remotely has significant benefits, especially in applications that can be dangerous to the operator or that require precision... Continue Reading

Technology in the construction industry has not changed much over the years. Studies indicate the industry is way behind other industries in terms of automation, innovation and adapting to change. Most jobsites and projects are plagued... Continue Reading

Aggregate producers need to wash concrete and asphalt sands for several reasons. They need to remove lightweight particles such as lignite, mica and shale. They need to remove other undesirable particles such as sand in a gravel pile... Continue Reading

There is a reason why technology is moving full speed into construction. Investors see opportunity. Venture capitalists invested $136 billion in 2019, after investing a record $140 billion in 2018.  According to the Associated General... Continue Reading

Put down your pencils, your paper and your Excel spreadsheets. It’s time to get serious about how you put together construction bids. In the high-risk and low-margin construction business your success depends on not only the... Continue Reading

Based in Irwin, PA – some 22 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Brex Enterprises provides pipeline maintenance and services; earthwork and development; trucking and hauling; and right-of-way services. A family business with a history of... Continue Reading

From the moment you acquire a piece of equipment to the moment you sell it on the used market, one thing must remain at the center of any life cycle cost analysis."You have to know the accurate value of the equipment you are using," says... 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

Know how to get the most from your backhoe loader while keeping operators productive and comfortableAdjustability and flexibility have become key to improving backhoe loaders and to keeping operators efficient, comfortable – and happy... Continue Reading