Supply chain issues. A tight labor market. Profound shifts in expectations of younger generations and the explosive growth of remote work. The ongoing impact of Covid. Newly... Continue Reading

Whether pumping concrete to a high-rise building, bridge or a backyard patio, choosing the right concrete pump to get the mix to the jobsite is a key consideration that greatly... Continue Reading

How many social media platforms exist? Counts vary but generally exceed 100. How do you choose where to post and what to post? Keaton Turner, CEO of Turner Mining Group, says... Continue Reading

Construction companies often use Global positioning system (GPS) for positioning, measuring and machine control. Surveyors use it for stake grades; drones measure stockpiles... Continue Reading

Construction equipment manufacturers are embracing electric power. Most every major construction equipment manufacturer has electric vehicles (EVs) in their current production... Continue Reading

Construction workers remain in high demand across the United States. Although current employment is still generally below February 2020’s peak level, thousands of job openings... Continue Reading

People seeking employment in the construction industry are often curious where the best jobs are. Obvious data like wages, job openings and projected growth play into that... Continue Reading

As construction companies struggle with finding skilled labor, military veterans are a segment of the labor force that deserves attention. Vets currently make up about 7% of the... Continue Reading

Kevin Gray took a leap of faith when he purchased a dying asphalt paving and sealcoating business in 2011. A small business loan, some rundown equipment, and entrepreneurial... 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

Whether pumping concrete to a high-rise building, bridge or a backyard patio, choosing the right concrete pump to get the mix to the jobsite is a key consideration that greatly... Continue Reading

While technology has been enhancing excavator performance for more than a decade, end-user demand for certain features has accelerated in the past few years.We talked with... Continue Reading

CONEXPO-CON/AGG has been captivating the likes of thousands since it’s very first show in 1909. Of course, then it was known as the Road Show and the total square footage was... Continue Reading

At age 19, Jimmy Starbuck went into business for himself with nothing but a used two-ton excavator. Sixteen years later he leads Starbuck Excavation and Starbuck Plant Hire... Continue Reading

Performance features like horsepower, torque, towing capacity, and payload all play a role in transforming an everyday pickup truck into a legit work truck. But what really... Continue Reading

Conducting regular preventive maintenance extends the life of excavators, ensures efficiency, avoids unnecessary downtime from breakdowns and saves money by improving operations... Continue Reading

Construction workers face a lot of challenges. Extreme temperatures, rain, snow, dust, debris, trip hazards, cut hazards, equipment breakdowns … the list is almost endless.Want... Continue Reading

No one in the construction industry needs to be made aware of rising diesel prices over the past year They’ve felt the pain. Through the first week in July, the average price of... Continue Reading

CONEXPO-CON/AGG has been captivating the likes of thousands since it’s very first show in 1909. Of course, then it was known as the Road Show and the total square footage was... Continue Reading

Wearables have become a very fashionable topic in the construction industry, but it’s not all window dressing, every day, wearables are promoting health, safety, connectivity... Continue Reading