2026 | Equipment & Contracting

Root grapples are designed with wide tine spacing that allows soil to fall through while retaining organic debris like roots, brush, and logs. This design helps reduce hauling volume and disposal costs on vegetation-heavy land-clearing projects. Photo Credit: Virnig Manufacturing

Root Grapples vs. Rock Grapples: Which One Actually Makes You Money on Land-Clearing?

January 1, 2026 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off

Land-clearing profitability depends on how efficiently material moves off a site, not just on machine size or horsepower. Contractors working in vegetation removal, site preparation, and property development often discover that attachment choice has a […]

Self-erecting tower cranes are designed to assemble themselves on site using integrated hydraulic systems, reducing the need for additional cranes during setup. This makes them well suited for tight urban jobsites with limited space and access. Photo Credit: Bigfoot Crane Company

Urban Lift Showdown: Self-Erecting Tower vs. All-Terrain Mobile Cranes

January 1, 2026 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off

Urban construction continues to push equipment limits as projects move into tighter spaces, taller structures, and more complex logistics. Crane selection plays a critical role in productivity, safety, and scheduling, especially in cities where access, […]

Hydrodemolition robots remove deteriorated concrete using high-pressure water without causing vibration or microcracking in surrounding material. This makes them well suited for bridge decks and dam structures where structural integrity must be preserved. Photo Credit: Conjet

Hydrodemolition Robots: Revolutionizing Selective Concrete Removal on Bridges and Dams

January 1, 2026 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off

Selective concrete removal is one of the most critical phases in bridge and dam rehabilitation. Aging infrastructure requires precision, consistency, and structural protection during repair work, especially when reinforcing steel must remain intact. Hydrodemolition robots […]

Pull-pan scrapers can load, haul, and dump material in a single cycle, which often reduces handling time and labor requirements on large, open sites. This integrated process can lower cost per cubic yard when soil conditions and haul distances are favorable. Photo Credit: K-Tec

Pull-Pan Scrapers vs. Articulated Dump Trucks: The Real Cost-Per-Yard Math on Large Earthmoving Jobs

January 1, 2026 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off

Large earthmoving projects live or die by cost per cubic yard. On paper, both pull-pan scrapers and articulated dump trucks can move massive volumes of material efficiently. In the field, the economics are shaped by […]

Demolition shears use hydraulic force and hardened blades to cut structural steel cleanly rather than fracturing it through impact. This controlled cutting method reduces vibration and improves jobsite safety during heavy civil demolition. Photo Credit: NPK Construction Equipment, Inc.

Demolition Shears: Precision Cutting for Steel Structures in Heavy Civil Teardowns

January 1, 2026 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off

Heavy civil demolition often involves dismantling reinforced concrete frames, structural steel, and industrial facilities that were built to last for decades. In these environments, precision matters as much as raw force. Demolition shears have become […]