So, you kicked the tires on a few new machines at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 and think you may be ready to buy. We asked three equipment management experts to share their best practices when acquiring equipment.Mike Vorster, Ph.D., is the... 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

Like most safety managers, Lance Murray tracks lagging indicators at Denver-based Mark Young Construction. But he finds limited use for data on incidents, injuries, and days away from work. “They’re really just identifiers of failure... Continue Reading

From industrial to mining to forestry, equipment users in more and more industries are looking to wheel loaders to meet their needs. The expansion of industrial sectors in developing countries, combined with growing infrastructure... Continue Reading

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

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 other business partner. Whatever the case, great leaders... 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 for everyone.It’s not an easy job, and Martin Tirado, CEO of... Continue Reading

People are spending more time researching products and companies online. That’s why it has become so important to have up-to-date information in all the right places.There is also an opportunity to leverage online information — commonly... Continue Reading

Every day, utilities depend on getting equipment and crews where they’re needed — quickly and safely. Keeping track of it all is no small task. Managing routes, vehicles and drivers becomes an even bigger challenge when facing widespread... Continue Reading

Know how to get the most from your backhoe loader while keeping operators productive and comfortableAdjustability and flexibility have become key to improving backhoe loaders and to keeping operators efficient, comfortable – and happy... Continue Reading