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Month: August 2023

Asphalt & Paving

Common Challenges in Asphalt Paving and How to Overcome Them

August 24, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Common Challenges in Asphalt Paving and How to Overcome Them

View the complete article here. Although asphalt is known for its durability, resilience, and ease of application—like any construction method—it comes with its set of challenges. Temperature Fluctuations Challenge Asphalt is temperature-sensitive. If the material […]

Concrete

Drum vs. Volumetric Concrete Mixers: Which is Better?

August 24, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Drum vs. Volumetric Concrete Mixers: Which is Better?

View the complete article here. The traditional drum was invented in the early 20th century to meet the construction industry’s need for consistent, large-scale concrete production. Typically used in large construction sites and infrastructure projects, […]

Earthmoving & Excavation

10 Things You Need to Know About Screening Buckets

August 24, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on 10 Things You Need to Know About Screening Buckets

View the complete article here. A screening bucket is a specialized attachment designed for earthmoving equipment like excavators and loaders. It operates with a sieve-like structure to sift and sort various materials, ranging from soil […]

Cranes & Lifting

Lifting Beams vs Spreader Beams: What’s the Difference?

August 21, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Lifting Beams vs Spreader Beams: What’s the Difference?

View the complete article here. Lifting beams and spreader beams play integral roles in ensuring the safe and efficient handling of various loads. These devices, while similar in name, possess unique designs and cater to […]

Contractors

How Contractors Earn Millions Winning Government Projects

August 18, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on How Contractors Earn Millions Winning Government Projects

View the complete article here. Did you know that in 2022 the federal government spent $36.6 billion directly on infrastructure projects? What does this mean? This means that there’s a lot of money out there […]

Industry News

Moonlight Drives and a Picnic in the Woods: Logging a Legacy in California

August 17, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Moonlight Drives and a Picnic in the Woods: Logging a Legacy in California

“I hate logging,” said Robert D’Agostini Jr., standing on the California ranch his great-grandparents settled six generations ago. “The only thing I hate more is not logging.” The love-hate relationship is all part of the […]

Industry News

Fecon Unveils New Disc HawkTM Compact Disc Mulcher

August 16, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Fecon Unveils New Disc HawkTM Compact Disc Mulcher

LEBANON, Ohio — Fecon LLC, a leading global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, expands its line of premier attachments with the launch of the Disc HawkTM disc mulcher. Specifically designed for […]

Contractors

Dealing with Risks and Contingencies During the Bidding Process

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Dealing with Risks and Contingencies During the Bidding Process

Even the most novice contractors understand that there are all sorts of risks associated with construction projects. So, what can you do about it? Well—of course—some risk are unforeseen and there’s not much you can […]

Contractors

The Differences Between an Estimate, Quote, Bid, and Proposal

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on The Differences Between an Estimate, Quote, Bid, and Proposal

In construction, the different terminology for winning projects can be a bit tricky. Not only are there slight differences between estimates, quotes, and bids and proposals—but people throughout the industry tend to use different words […]

Contractors

Construction Estimating and Cost Analysis

August 4, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Construction Estimating and Cost Analysis

When contractors think about the big business they’re going to build—and all of the money they’re going to make—unfortunately, they seem to neglect estimating and cost analysis. In fact, estimating and cost analysis is what’s […]

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