Jim Hammond

The Here and There of Dirt

Jim Hammond knows a thing or two about dirt. In the early 2000s, Jim Hammond did something historic in his life. He decides to shift...

Big Task for Small Community

Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....

A Winter Checklist for Your Compact Equipment

Whether you’re using your compact equipment during winter or putting it in storage for a few months, it is critical that your equipment is...

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...
Fatal Four

Eliminating the Fatal Four

Back in October 2016, OSHA released a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year. The...

Welding Weathering Steels

Part 2: Understanding the material and choosing filler metals for the job Weathering steels are often a viable option when atmospheric corrosion is a concern...
apple park

Scaffolding Apple Park

You don’t have to be a construction expert to understand how Apple Park, the circular building that serves as the new hub for Apple...

Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project

Since 1968, the Gerald Desmond Bridge has been a vital part of U.S. infrastructure, serving as major trade corridor that carries 15 percent of...

Is Arbitration All It’s Cracked Up To Be?

In the late 1980s, early 1990s, alternative dispute resolution came on the scene and was all the rage as a means to effectively and...
Innovating for a Safer Workforce

Innovating for a Safer Workforce: Part 1

Much of the incoming millennial workforce doesn’t want to take the time to brew a cup of coffee when they could just use a...