The circumstances are perfect. You’re ready to make a major career move. You’ve decided to open your own contracting business.
You have an...
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How Technology is Changing the Equipment Rental Market
Construction equipment is advancing with the advent of new technology, which gives owners and operators the tools to work as smartly and...
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Staying Positive: Help Employees Break the Cycle of Negative Thought
For too many employees, negative thoughts are the norm, not the exception.
You probably know the drill: A colleague gets assigned a job...
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Employee Independence Key to Contractor’s Job Management Philosophy
Brass Inc. of Utica, Ontario, has a philosophy to describe what the company expects of its employees and what customers can expect...
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Safety Equipment Company Supports Panama’s First Special Needs Orphanage
A special needs orphanage has opened in Panama, and a North Carolina construction safety equipment company has played a key role —...
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New Hydrovac Keeps Company in Compliance With Weight Restrictions
To comply with new highway weight-restriction laws, Fairway Electrical Services of Ancaster, Ontario, recently invested roughly $500,000 in a Transway Systems Terra-Vex...
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Maximize Your Equipment’s Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for any contractor who owns heavy equipment. Working in a way that conserves fuel...
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Bring a Positive Outcome to Negative Online Reviews
You can’t help but smile when people tell you how much they appreciate your business’ services. By the same token, it’s rough...
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Trenchless Technology Education Is An Ongoing Effort
World Trenchless Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the education efforts should stop. As far as trenchless technologies have...
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Avoid Job Site Problems With These Equipment Maintenance Tips
Proactive equipment maintenance is a no-brainer practice in this industry. Equipment is worked hard out in the field and breakdowns can be...
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Family With Three-Decade History in Hydroexcavation Rediscovers the Truck That Started It All
Hydroexcavation company J. Angelo Industries is officially only 3 years old, but it can be argued that the company history goes back...
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7 Steps to a Better Online Reputation
So much depends on what pops up on a screen when a potential customer types your name or company name into a...
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Company Shows Its Colorful Side Through Reality Web Series
Cultivating a company image can be tricky and using unscripted, unfiltered video of workers on the job — colorful language included —...
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How to Ensure a Smooth Transition For the Sale of Your Business
The road map for selling a small business can be tricky to follow. And reaching your next destination — whether it’s a...
















