Prepared for Anything
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is in the midst of a multi-year program to replace the functionally obsolete and structurally deficient Innerbelt Bridge...
Toolbox Talks
For safety to be an integral part of a company’s culture, it needs to be treated importantly every day. That’s means showcasing safety protocols...
Taking Control of the Future Brings Success
The construction industry is dynamic—ever changing and evolving through technology. The way contractors work today is clearly much different than 50 years ago—or 20...
Increasing Veteran Opportunities
In 2001, after the events of September 11, David Huval joined the Army. He knew—and felt—that going into the Army was something he had...
Smart Fueling
Norris Asphalt Paving Company has been building roads in southern Iowa for 70 years, winning national awards and thousands of loyal customers. Douds Stone,...
Out From Behind the Eight Ball
Back in 1946, Nickolas Savko and his wife Gilda started their business in Columbus, Ohio, with a single pickup truck and a few employees....
One Cordless Platform For All
Running a business, managing jobsites, and maintaining tools and equipment are demanding enough, but it’s become even more challenging with ongoing supply chain and...
It’s National Ladder Safety Month
Every year more than 350 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), a not-for-profit association dedicated...
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...
Getting Down to Shore Up
It would be pretty tough to install any shoring system in an excavation 30 feet from a major body of water. However, that was...









