Crack Sealing Correctly

In the 1990s, the Federal Highway Administration conducted an ambitious test spanning several years at five locations across the US and Canada. The goal...

Shot Blaster Troubleshooting

Shot blasters are designed to clean and profile a concrete surface in a single step, making them a popular choice with contractors during floor...

An Ounce of Prevention

Ask professionals of any trade whether it’s better to repair something or prevent it from being damaged in the first place, and the answer...

Engine Oil Storage

Modern engine design and the need to reduce CO2 emissions have led to the development of additional engine oil categories and a growing number...

Tech Takeover

Digital transformation continues to open new doors for streamlining processes, innovating faster, and improving the customer experience. And it’s had a significant influence on...

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...

Maximize Retreadability

Retreading construction tires can be an outstanding way to maximize return on investment and improve sustainability metrics, which are increasingly important to a growing...

Chevron Rykon Heavy-Duty Grease

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...

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...