In addition to personnel, equipment is essential to heavy civil construction operations. Keeping a fleet on the job and in safe, working order is...

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has established several programs and policies to mitigate the safety and mobility impacts of work zones. One such policy...

For many regions of the country, freezing winter temperatures keep sealcoating contractors and pavement maintenance professionals cooped up, unable to get out onto the...

We could all do with a little less pressure. Whether we’re talking about our jobs, home life, or even our bloodstreams, reducing pressure can...

How caring properly for mobile elevated work platforms pays off over time By Rafael Nuñez and William Dovey When contractors need to work for extended periods...

On February 1, 2024, Chevron announced the introduction of Rykon, a new calcium sulfonate complex-based grease. Designed for heavy-duty and extreme pressure applications, Rykon...

Water damage is an underrated threat on construction jobsites that can cause both acute and ongoing costs to contractors and project managers. With cold...

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...

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...

In an era when efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount for construction companies, telematics technology emerges as a game-changer, especially in the management and maintenance...