“The Viking” Uses Blue to Mine for Gold: Part 2 of...

They call Tony Beets “the Viking,” and as his nickname suggests, the veteran gold miner is a tough, determined character for whom failure is...

The Hole Picture

Downtime is a four-letter word in the road repair business, and whether you’re looking at hours or days rests largely on your concrete drill....

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...

Choosing Reman Over the Rest

Remanufactured, or reman, parts are fully tested to meet or exceed original OEM standards for like-new quality, are competitively priced, and cut down on...

Track Pads

The construction industry is constantly evolving with new equipment innovations and technologies to help your machines and operations run optimally. There is a tool...

Water Damage

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

Want More Uptime for Your Fleet? Consider Condition-based Monitoring

By Patrick Edwards Imagine that you’re a fleet manager trying to meet aggressive goals tied to increasing profits and reducing costs, while also managing day-to-day...

Relieving Pressure

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...

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...

Tips for Making a Welding Gun Last on the Jobsite

When it comes to MIG or flux-cored (FCAW) welding on the jobsite, selecting the right gun for the application and following some basic maintenance...