The pandemic effectively ended the longest period of expansion in the US economy since World War II and is negatively affecting many industries, weakening the economy... Continue Reading

From scrap yards and waste transfer facilities to steel mills and inland ports, whether moving metal, lifting logs or placing barriers on a highway construction jobsite... Continue Reading

Sales of articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have increased year-over-year for the past 10 years and for Scott Thomas, applications for CAT articulated trucks, the reason is... Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

For years now, a skilled labor shortage has been threatening the construction industry. This situation is being compounded as a sizable portion of today's construction workforce... Continue Reading

Drones are one of the best data-gathering tools for construction. Drones provide that great vantage point view of your project, as you are able to look down upon the jobsite and... Continue Reading

Demolition is difficult, dirty, dangerous work. It is also necessary work. How best to keep workers safe in a demolition environment? Remove them from that environment.When the... Continue Reading

If you want more uptime, lower overall operating costs, greater resale value, and a longer life for your skid steer, preventive maintenance (PM) is key. Experts from Caterpillar... Continue Reading

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