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Recently I was talking to a small-business owner and friend when the topic of volunteer time off, or VTO, came up. My...

Productivity, safety and systems that help employees work smarter are your top priorities. You recognize that the effectiveness of your team communication...

You’ve read all the articles. You’ve put ads in all the right places. Heck, maybe you’ve even visited a high school or...

In 2017, U.S. and Canadian contractors and others on excavation job sites experienced work interruptions, struck utility lines or had a “near...

If you were in business 10 years ago, recall what that business looked like. What was your equipment situation? Did you have less...

“Situational awareness” describes alertness to and an understanding of hazards in your environment, and whether they pose a threat to your health...

If you prefer learning out on the job site through interaction with colleagues over time in a classroom, you’re not alone.You’re also well...

When you hire new team members, you have a certain set of expectations for them. Ultimately, you want them to be punctual,...

With the rise of technology in an increasingly paperless world, all types of people and professionals are trying to smoothly transition into...

When asked about an opponent’s plan for an upcoming match, former champion boxer Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has a plan until...

Cranes, aerials and bucket trucks are common sights in construction zones and among maintenance crews around cities. What better way to hoist...

Contractors using Charles Machine Works products, such as Ditch Witch, HammerHead, American Augers and Subsite, won’t be noticing changes any time soon...

Manufacturers exhibiting at the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) this week in Louisville, Kentucky, had plenty of new or...

It’s October, the time of the year when we flock to haunted houses, tell scary stories and work up creepy costumes for...

Have you ever wondered what happens inside manufacturing plants? During the month of October, you can see for yourself during the Dream...

On our websites, in our advertisements, in our marketing messages, we all do this one thing: We talk about ourselves. And while...

Construction equipment rental has its upsides, especially when it comes to reducing risk. However, there can be advantages to equipment ownership if...

It’s often said that entrepreneurs should start their companies with the end in mind. Even amidst the enthusiasm of seeing a new...

Most managers face a daily gauntlet of brush fires. But the tightrope walk tentatively trod by newly promoted managers, who suddenly find...