An inexperienced trencher operator can cause costly mistakes. From start to finish, educate yourself on the task at hand—know your digging conditions, recognize potential...

There are plenty of reasons your construction company needs to purchase equipment for its fleet. Perhaps there’s interest in diversifying the company’s services. Or...

Many factors affect shifts and transformations within a contracting company. As your position evolves—job changes, job promotions, and more responsibilities—your involvement in the business...

Martin Marietta is the largest hot-mix asphalt (HMA) producer and paving contractor in Colorado. Kevin Sawyer, a quality control technician for Martin Marietta, has...

As the skills gap widens, industries requiring skilled professionals are placing additional emphasis on credentials. This is particularly evident in the construction industry, where...

Split slab construction is an efficient way to manage water infiltration in plazas, elevated office patios, planters, and sidewalks. If installed by an experienced...

A contractor’s ability to make a steady profit depends not just on the ability to complete projects, but on the ability to complete them within...

Payroll can be a hassle for construction companies. What if you have employees with multiple rates? Maybe you have employees with different job classifications, pay...

In the world of construction, many companies, including Kiewit, Bechtel, KBR, and The Turner Corporation, are making employee perks an important part of their...

Management commitment is critical to improving the jobsite safety climate. Managers that “talk the talk” but do not “walk the talk” are poor safety...