By Michael Close, M.S., P.E. Frequently, an owner agency releases a letting for a bridge replacement or rehabilitation utilizing tried-and-true solutions without knowing that more...

Whether you’re a longtime compact track loader owner/operator, or are in the market to enhance your equipment fleet and offerings, there is no question...

By Jennifer Crisman When a concrete sealer does not look or perform as expected, the root cause can usually be traced back to issues like...

The previous two articles on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) dealt with why we need one and how to select one. The focus of...

Using Top-Notch Paint According to the McGraw-Hill 2013 Construction Forecast, U.S. construction starts for 2013 will rise 6 percent to $483.7 billion, slightly higher than...

When a parking lot concrete overlay job is commissioned, there are standard procedures regarding the different design elements of the job. One such element...

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

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Whether you’re using your compact equipment during winter or putting it in storage for a few months, it is critical that your equipment is...

Contractors who are looking for a sure-fire way to optimize the return on their commercial truck tire investment should start with inflation. Quite simply, maintaining...