As the Baby Boomer owners of construction companies consider selling their businesses to retire, many are finding that getting an attractive price for their...

The approach of summer is a reminder to us all of the need to recognize, and act to prevent, the harmful effects of excessive...

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...

The federal government is taking aim at occupational safety and health violations from a different perspective: criminal prosecution. On December 17, 2015, a joint...

Information is power. The data provided by telematics systems, at its most basic level, helps equipment owners make better decisions about how they run...

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...

While the skilled technician gap continues to widen, the downtime and repair cost rates for equipment operators continues to climb. This is a constant...

The safety and productivity of tradesman on jobsites is crucial to a construction business—and choosing the right business partners can significantly impact both. The...

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The American Petroleum Institute (API), working with engine manufacturers and oil makers, is completely redesigning heavy-duty engine oil specifications. Nearly a decade has passed...