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Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for any contractor who owns heavy equipment. Working in a way that conserves fuel...

When Rick Hedge graduated from Florida State University in 1998, his gift was a trailer jetter. There was no question as to...

First, the company name — Brass Inc. It does not allude to fittings in a hydroexcavator line. When the company was founded...

For many contractors, working past sundown has become commonplace, making light towers essential for safe nighttime construction work. These units, driven by diesel-powered...

Mini skid-steers have long been viewed as landscaping equipment, traditionally used for small-scale, residential jobs. Today’s mini skid-steers, however, have evolved into...

With the end of the year approaching, I flipped through the issues we’ve put out in 2018. We’ve highlighted some strong, growing...

In an employment environment where risk management is absolutely vital, documenting employee discipline has become a critical task in protecting an organization....

From time to time, we look at our world and see what we can do to improve driving/driver safety. We have chosen...

CALENDAR Nov. 1-2 WJTA - IMCA Conference & Expo, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans. Visit www.wjta.org Nov. 7-8 Pipeline Leadership Conference,...

Jason LaValley knows full well what the dangers are when installing large pipe systems. Several years ago he witnessed that danger firsthand...

Let Sonetics walk you through everything you need to know to get started with your new Portable Wireless Communication System, including the...

MB’s crushers, the first and original jaw crusher bucket with multiple movements, have unbeatable performance that transforms any carrier into a true...

Ditch Witch has introduced an industry-first virtual reality simulator to better prepare horizontal directional drill operators for safe underground construction. “Our next-generation HDD...

The city of Flint, Michigan, may run out of money to replace its remaining lead pipes before all have been removed. According...

If you’ve ever worked in a challenging, high-noise environment, then you know about the catch-22 between protecting your hearing and being able...

Many view training as an unproductive but necessary evil. Not true. The Construction Industry Institute found that productivity increases by 11 percent for...