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Month: August 2025

Trucks & Hauling

Maximizing Versatility: Customizing Hooklift Trucks for Diverse Job Demands

August 29, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Maximizing Versatility: Customizing Hooklift Trucks for Diverse Job Demands

Hooklift trucks, known for their hydraulic hook systems that allow quick loading and unloading of various containers, offer unparalleled versatility in material handling across industries. By enabling operators to switch between different body types without […]

Contractors

How Contractors Can Create Wealth and Escape the Failing Middle Class

August 29, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on How Contractors Can Create Wealth and Escape the Failing Middle Class

Do you feel stuck? Like, no matter how hard you work or how much you save—you’re still trying to keep your head above water? This isn’t uncommon these days. A lot of you we talk […]

Earthmoving & Excavation

Are Backhoe Loaders as Popular as They Used to Be?

August 29, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Are Backhoe Loaders as Popular as They Used to Be?

Backhoe loaders, once the go-to multi-purpose machines on construction sites, have experienced shifting demand in recent years—with reports indicating a decline in their market share, especially in established regions like North America. While global forecasts […]

Asphalt & Paving

10 Essential Tips for Parking Lot Striping Like a Pro

August 29, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on 10 Essential Tips for Parking Lot Striping Like a Pro

In the asphalt and paving industry, parking lot striping—also known as pavement marking or line striping—is a critical service that enhances safety, organization, and aesthetics for commercial and residential lots. Unlike asphalt stripping, which refers […]

Cranes & Lifting

Overcoming the Challenges of Crane Transportation

August 29, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Overcoming the Challenges of Crane Transportation

Cranes are indispensable for lifting and moving massive loads, but transporting them from one site to another poses significant hurdles. These challenges can lead to delays, increased costs, and safety risks if not managed properly. […]

Concrete

Concrete Mixing 101: A Contractor’s Handbook for Durable Results

August 28, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Concrete Mixing 101: A Contractor’s Handbook for Durable Results

Concrete remains the backbone of countless projects, from foundations and slabs to heavy-duty infrastructure. For contractors—mastering concrete mixing is essential to ensure durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This guide covers everything from materials and ratios to […]

Industry News

Jcb Breaks Into 100+ Hp Range With Two New Compact Units

August 27, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Jcb Breaks Into 100+ Hp Range With Two New Compact Units

JCB, a global leader in construction and agricultural machinery, launches the 109 hp 4TS-8T Teleskid and 400T compact track loader (CTL). As the largest models in JCB’s compact track loader lineup, these machines are a […]

Industry News

MB CRUSHER Goes Off-Site!

August 27, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on MB CRUSHER Goes Off-Site!

Summer’s in full swing in many corners of the world: long days, blue skies, and plenty of sunshine. While construction sites slow down during the hottest weeks, MB Crusher’s machines don’t hang up their boots […]

Industry News

Volvo Trucks Lands Major Order: 264 New VNL Trucks to Averitt Express

August 21, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Volvo Trucks Lands Major Order: 264 New VNL Trucks to Averitt Express

Volvo Trucks North America customer Averitt Express, one of the nation’s leading freight transportation and supply chain management providers, has placed an order for 264 new Volvo VNL 860s. The deal marks one of the […]

Industry News

Mammoet Successfully Relocates Historic Kiruna Church in One Piece

August 20, 2025 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Mammoet Successfully Relocates Historic Kiruna Church in One Piece

Mammoet has completed the safe and successful relocation of the iconic Kiruna Church, one of Sweden’s most treasured architectural landmarks. The operation, which took place over two days, marks a historic moment for the town […]

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