Tool Inventory Management
One of ToolHound’s clients is a construction firm with two branches: large commercial projects and small projects and maintenance. Between new construction, demolitions, interior...
Masters of Compaction
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...
Raising Safety Awareness in the Aerial Access Industry
In support of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week held earlier in May, Genie released its Upcoming Changes to ANSI...
Manage Payroll Like a Pro
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...
Dispute Resolution Clauses Are Out of Control!
I am often called upon to review contract documents on behalf of my contractor clients. In doing so, I have noticed a trend lately for...
The True Cost of an Employee
In the construction industry, speed is of the essence. The faster you and your crew can successfully complete a job, the happier your clients,...
Hidden Value of Purchasing from a Dealership’s Rental Fleet
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...
Dragon’s Tooth
For contractors worldwide, the goal of any project is achieving the fastest, most efficient result with the least amount of wear on machinery, and...
Avoid Trenching Troubles
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...
To Tarp or Not to Tarp
When precast and prestressed concrete manufacturers have sought predictable form curing—protected from unpredictable weather and fluctuating conditions—they have traditionally had to choose between two...