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.... Continue Reading

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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Continue Reading

Three Construction Equipment Telematics Experts State their CaseIf you own relatively few construction equipment assets, you might ask yourself why you should bother with... Continue Reading

The mobile phone has become far more than a personal device for remote workers. In the 2020 Construction Technology report from JB Knowledge, 93 percent of construction industry... Continue Reading

By Mark Nesbitt, Nesbitt Training Most conscious shoppers instinctively know when they are shopping to look at the best before dates on a product before they put it in the cart.... Continue Reading

Construction is a high-risk, low-margin business, with some sectors faring better than others. According to Tyler Paré, principal with FMI Corp., a construction-focused... 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... 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... Continue Reading

The mobile phone has become far more than a personal device for remote workers. In the 2020 Construction Technology report from JB Knowledge, 93 percent of construction industry... Continue Reading

From augmented reality glasses to exosuits to smart boots, wearables have become one of the latest buzz words in the construction industry, but what is their real return on... Continue Reading

Brian McKinney was a partner in a construction engineering firm in Houston when he first heard about an emerging opportunity in his native Detroit. A relative had seen a flyer... Continue Reading

Estimators are often racing against the clock when preparing a construction takeoff and estimate. They juggle multiple projects and are frequently faced with the challenge of... Continue Reading

Heath Hanna's passion for dirt runs deep. He spent the first part of his career working as a Caterpillar dealer instructor before making the leap into starting his own... Continue Reading