By Michel Richer, product marketing and content manager, BridgitThe construction industry has been on quite the rollercoaster ride throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with state... Continue Reading

As technological innovations continue to surface and present new opportunities, some construction companies might not know where they should focus first. Perhaps that is why... Continue Reading

Construction that is focused on environmentally friendly stream and wetland restoration is a very niche market because the work is extremely specialized. The work involves... Continue Reading

Operating a grader isn’t just one job on a worksite. It’s actually many jobs — steering and turning, maintaining the blade height and angle, managing speed and power — all at... Continue Reading

There are some practical things a construction company can do to protect itself from lawsuits and large settlements. However, company leadership must first rid itself of the... Continue Reading

If you’re thinking about purchasing a new mini excavator, the number of makes and models can be dizzying. Equipment World’s Spec Guide lists more than 141 models among... Continue Reading

Some people have a remarkably interesting story as to how they got into the business they are in. Take Randy Poulter, by way of example. He is a well-known motocross track... Continue Reading

Interest in portable inverter generators among contractors is growing. Among the benefits of inverter generators are portability, reduced sound and clean AC power. Inverter... Continue Reading

Transfer of ownership of a construction company isn't as simple as signing some paperwork and handing over a set of keys. Owners must understand their options, along with what... Continue Reading

Undercarriages are one of the more costly parts of an excavator to repair and replace so contractors can save a lot of money and downtime by ensuring the components of an... 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