Category: Expert Columns
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Why Strategic Action is Construction’s Strongest Ally in 2025
In what appears to be a continuation of the previous year’s performance, the construction industry continued to see either growth or stability in all of its sectors. Anchored by a large thrust in the residential sector once again, businesses largely flourished. Most organizations have seen stability in both profitability and the competitive landscape, according to…
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Which Concrete Grinder Should I Use?
When I look at today’s polished concrete equipment I see a large variety of available equipment, styles, types, and options. Most true concrete polishing machines are planetary, whereas most surface preparation machines are counter rotary style. You can still polish with counter rotary machines. And with planetary, you can do surface prep. I know it’s…
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3 Snow Tools to Tackle Any Job
Winter’s demands can be tough, but with the right snow tools in your arsenal, you can tackle even the heaviest snowfall efficiently. Whether you’re clearing parking lots, sidewalks or residential driveways, the right attachment makes all the difference. Here’s a breakdown of the top three snow tools every snow removal contractor and compact equipment owner…
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Master Creep Control to Optimize the Efficiency of Your Compact Track Loader
Snow removal, landscaping and construction forums are full of discussions about how to keep attachments from clogging and grinding work to a halt. Any work that feeds material into the processing part of the attachment while the machine is moving — including snow blowers, flail mowers, cold planers, brooms, tillers and soil preparators — is…
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Weighing the Importance of Costs and Client Relationships in Construction
Over the past five years, small and midsize construction businesses have been hit hard by supply chain disruptions, inflation, and geopolitical pressures that have driven up material costs and intensified labor shortages. While some market conditions have stabilized since the initial upheaval, many contractors still face persistent challenges, affecting their cash flow and bottom line.…
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Leveraging Equipment Telematics to Meet Jobsite Sustainability Goals
As more owners set sustainability goals for projects, practically approaching jobsite sustainability is becoming essential for contractors who seek to bid on, and win, these contracts. Data that allows companies to monitor and manage their construction equipment operations is key to making practical, cost-effective changes that reduce emissions, curb fossil fuel use and minimize waste.…
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Advanced Resin Flooring Solutions in Construction
Advanced resin flooring solutions are changing the game in construction. These floors offer many perks for builders and owners and they’re becoming more popular because of them. Builders can use them in factories, stores, schools, hospitals, and more. These quick-to-install floors also help keep spaces safe and clean, which is vital in many industries. Many…
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Technology Overload In Construction: Less Can Be More
Having choices is a good thing. Having too many choices can become a problem. Exhibit A is the construction industry. It has experienced a staggering technological revolution over the past few decades, with software solutions emerging to tackle nearly every aspect of the construction process. Project management, schedule creation, schedule analysis, budgeting, resource allocation, and…
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Electric MEWPs on the Rise
While mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) come in many forms, today’s electric scissor lift equipment offerings are changing the game. “In the past, MEWPs were powered by the biggest, most powerful internal combustion (IC) engines an individual equipment model could support,” pointed out Bob Begley, director of product management, scissor lifts, JLG. Begley noted contractors…
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Finding Good Hires From Outside the Asphalt Industry
During my first year in the asphalt industry, I’ve found that my favorite part of the job lies in my initial conversations with people who are also in the industry. More often than not, people ask me “how did you end up in asphalt?” When I relay my story, I’m met with a similar story…