When it comes to inventory, one of the questions often heard is, “What parts should we keep on-hand versus direct buy?” There are no...

By Ryan Lopes Just like a building or a road—or any contracting job—the quality of a tire is a factor of good design, good materials,...

If your equipment isn’t working, you’re not making money, so it can be a real challenge to shut a machine off for routine service...

Heavy-haul trailers see it all—rocks, ruts, bumps, and jolts. It all translates to an increased risk of damage. Troy Geisler, vice president of marketing and...

The Clark Avenue interchange is a highly traveled, four-lane road serving as a primary access point to California State Route 135 in Santa Barbara...

Exit 17 at Clark Avenue is the first exit on California State Highway 135. The interchange serves the community of Orcutt, California—an unincorporated town...

It’s only natural to want an easier solution for efficiency-draining tasks like maintenance. However, as any pro athlete will tell you, advancing to the...

Winter is on its way, which leaves contractors in many industries vulnerable to the damaging conditions of freezing temperatures. However, extreme and unfavorable weather...

Last month, the article on benchmarking reviewed its definition and the importance to business operations. This article will highlight the metrics of the process...

When specifying a functional, hard-wearing floor surface for plant maintenance or renovation projects, facilities managers face a number of choices. Flooring materials must meet...