Bust the Rust

Galvanic corrosion frequently afflicts structures such as commercial roofing, infrastructure elements and facades, and is also common in the restoration of existing structural steel...
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...

Concrete Preservation

In 2011, the Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University launched a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a new soy-based concrete protection product...

Waste Oil & Filter Disposal

The “green” era is upon us. Many companies are scrambling to be the leaders in becoming environmental stewards. Until now there has been very...

7 Strategies to Help You Reduce Maintenance Management Costs

The cost of equipment and facility management can run pretty high in businesses of every size, and managers or supervisors are always looking for...

A Pygmy’s Journey: Part 2 of 2

In part one of this article, we shared a primer on cost containment and looked at reducing the cost of maintenance without losing the...

The Right Truck for Maintenance

Trucks customized to a contractor’s specific application can help crews and equipment work at full capacity while avoiding missed deadlines, voided warranties, and unnecessary...

New Maintenance Mindset: Understanding iT4 technologies

Understanding exactly how the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emission standards—and the interim Tier 4 (iT4) engines—will impact excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated dump trucks...

Keep On Rollin’

Anyone in the construction industry knows the value of a skid steer. With the ability to perform many tasks, contractors depend on these machines...
soundproof windows

Soundproof Windows: Eliminating Hotel Noise Without Major Renovation

By Del Williams With peak travel season approaching for hotels, motels, and inns, noise levels will also peak—due to the increase in street traffic/night life,...