You may know him on Instagram as “Technology Sandbox” --- and Britton Lawson’s day-to-day job is just that ---- working with current and emerging construction technologies from grade control to telematics to bring efficiency to the... Continue Reading

Earnhardt Grading is a turnkey site work contractor working mainly in the Carolinas. Based in Stanley, NC, it is a third-generation family-owned business founded in 1962 by Donnie Earnhardt.Earnhardt was a custom farmer and did work for... Continue Reading

By Zach Hetterick, Founder, Harvesting Potential1. Communicate, Communicate, and Communicate Some MoreBefore you even begin to think about external messaging to your customers, communicate a baseline of facts with your employees. Instead... Continue Reading

Nobody doubts the fact that the past few years have been pretty darn good for most construction contractors. Having said that, the various industries and supply chains, including construction, have taken a hit recently due to the COVID... 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

As COVID-19 (coronavirus) brings countless businesses to a grinding halt, the construction industry remains resilient — even in the face of tremendous challenge.Unlike many industries where “working from home” and “drive-thru service... Continue Reading

Large excavators are powerful and diverse machines that complete a lot of construction work. Every major construction equipment manufacturer has a line of excavators, and they exhibited their newest ones at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020... Continue Reading

Chelsy Snyder Anderson works in the marketing department at Dean Snyder Construction (DSC). But that doesn’t begin to describe the scope of all she does. “I’m always looking for solutions to the company’s problems,” she says. “If we need... 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 "How To Build a Diverse, Multi-Generational Workforce" on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. REGISTER NOWThere is a lot going on beneath the surface as companies say... 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

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 "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