infrastructure plan

Three Tips for Contractors in Light of the $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure...

There is no doubt that the recent actions of President Donald Trump have been made with his signature phrase in mind: Make America Great...

Hidden Costs

By Mike Merrill Construction leaders think they know their business like the back of their hand. But research shows that millions of dollars slip through...

Debunking Myths of Cold-Weather Concreting

As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: press on through winter or pause production until spring. Cold weather has long carried a...

Blueprint for Safety

The construction industry is inherently demanding, both physically and mentally, as workers engage in operating heavy machinery and hazardous tools. There is very little...

Those Darn Boomers: Part 2 of 2

By Preston Ingalls In my first article on Baby Boomers, I shared the financial reality of Boomers. Technically, it is an individual born between 1946...

Lousy Leadership

Bad leaders have something over the good ones. Bad leaders have much better job security. Why? Simple. They run off anybody who is a...

Cover Your Tracks

Ground protection products are essential tools for contractors seeking to optimize project efficiency, minimize damage, reduce repairs and reclamation, ensure consistent access, and improve...
aftermarket tracks and tires

Time to Upgrade the Rubber on Your Tool Carrier

Tool carriers come in many shapes and sizes. Skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, telehandlers, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, and excavators share one thing...

Be The Leader

When asked about the toughest part of a job, there is one answer that stands above the rest: dealing with people. Employees often get...

Pandemic-era Marketing

With a changing landscape throughout the construction industry, one thing remains the same—life may slow down, but construction remains strong. We are at a...