Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Maintenance
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...
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...
The Impact of the MixCoat System
In the roofing industry, application methods are limited for applying rapid cure materials. To start, rapid curing sealing membranes are delivered in 200-liter drums....
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...
Out From Behind the Eight Ball
Back in 1946, Nickolas Savko and his wife Gilda started their business in Columbus, Ohio, with a single pickup truck and a few employees....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Streamlined Fueling
We do power. That simple statement is the foundation for Grade Tech Power Services, a civil contractor and family-owned business that grades and excavates...









