Pavement

Sealing the Pavement Matrix

While many manufacturers of asphalt preservation products claim their products provide long-lasting benefits, few can offer 39 years of proof to back up their...

Tire Care

By Scott Holub Proper tire care is a very important part of protecting a company’s bottom line. Tires are a major investment for equipment, so...

Sewer Clogs

By Del Williams When municipal sewer or storm lines become blocked, the trouble typically began with a growth of tree roots that eventually stopped the...

Breaking Winter’s Grip

The temperatures at a jobsite can make operating compact equipment power sources tough. In fact, simply getting a small engine to turn over can...

CTL Maintenance Practices

Reduce downtime with daily and weekly checks By George MacIntyre Today’s high-performance compact track loaders (CTLs) can provide several productivity advantages on nearly any jobsite. However,...

Port Tires

Port terminals are gateways for both domestic and international trade. The U.S. ports handle over 99% of the country’s overseas cargo by volume and...

Continuous Waterproofing and Methane Barrier Design and Performance

With the availability of buildable land declining in many high-demand markets, the pressure to build on suboptimal lots, including brownfields, is intensifying. This makes...

If All You Have Is a Hammer

The Phillips-head screwdriver is an extremely useful and even elegant tool. By having four points of contact instead of two, it solves the issue...

Tire Inflation: Tips to Keep Tire Pressure at Optimum Levels

One thing is consistent when it comes to tire maintenance. Tire inflation has been, and always will be, a top concern for fleets.  “It’s been...

When the Guardrail is Down

A report was sent in to the Highway Commission on February 1 detailing a section of the rail that appeared to have been struck...