Beating the Odds
On a recent project to expand H.L. Sonny Callahan Airport in Fairhope, Alabama, contractor John G. Walton Construction Co. was given 280 calendar days...
Deflate-gate, the False Claims Act, and Dishonest Competitors
I think the reason “deflate-gate” got so much press is that we, as Americans, believe in fairness in our sporting events. But there are...
Innovation Means Big Things for Contractors
When a major contractor needed to rehabilitate several miles of the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA’s) rapid transit tracks, he relied on a portable modular...
Utilizing Data Collection
When it came to the Sitka Airport Project, contractor Knik Construction Co., Inc. (Knik) was looking at some tough specifications: milling ½ inch off...
Selling Strategy: An Efficient and Simple Way to Dispose of Used...
Every seller wants to get a great return on their heavy equipment investment. To do so, it’s important for owners to understand why and...
Rebuilding Tired Iron
Schildberg Construction Co. is a family owned business that has been moving dirt and crushing rock for the past 75 years. At Schildberg, nearly...
Taking Care of Your Rubber Track
Compact track loaders are one of a jobsite’s most versatile pieces of equipment, so when it comes to the machines’ rubber track undercarriages, taking...
The Cordless Revolution
Since Milwaukee Tool opened its doors in 1924, the company has led the industry in both durability and performance by providing the best in...
Bringing Fresh Water to Flint
In the wake of the Flint water crisis, a huge spotlight has been turned on infrastructure in America, and specifically, the country’s miles-long network...
Leave a Leadership Legacy
In the Gallup book, Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow, Tom Rath writes, “The most extraordinary leaders do not see...