• Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Subscribe
  • Advertise
    • General Information
    • Media Kit
    • Packages
  • Subscribe
  • QUICK GUIDES
  • Buyer’s Guides
    • Service Trucks
    • Concrete Pumps
    • Skid Steer Loaders
    • Mobile Cranes
    • Pavement Machines
    • Crushers
    • FEATURED PRODUCTS
  • Podcast
  • Video Guides
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
volumetric repair
  • News
  • Contractors
  • Cranes & Lifting
  • Concrete
  • Asphalt & Paving
  • Trucks & Hauling
  • Earthmoving & Excavation
  • Trades + Home Service
DIRECTORY:
  • EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
  • MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
  • PRODUCT SUPPLIERS
  • CONTRACTORS
  • ENGINEERS
HomeAsphalt & Paving

Asphalt & Paving

how much do heavy equipment operators make
Asphalt & Paving

Concrete Paving Design Basics: Fundamentals for Choosing Materials and Mixes

June 28, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Concrete Paving Design Basics: Fundamentals for Choosing Materials and Mixes

View the complete article here. A basic concrete mix always includes common materials: an aggregate filler, mixed with water, air, and cement to bind the mixture. Even though it is a simple combination, there are […]

core drilling meaning
Asphalt & Paving

Concrete Pavement Design Basics: Considerations, Site Factors, and Procedures

May 21, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Concrete Pavement Design Basics: Considerations, Site Factors, and Procedures

View the complete article here. When designing concrete pavement, the goal is to find the right balance of cost, efficiency, and performance. The objective is to choose the features that will fit the needs of […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 4 5

Search

Free Magazine

Want to receive the digital edition of Equipment & Contracting magazine for free? Sign up here.

Popular Articles

  • Rubber tracks spread the machine’s weight over a larger surface area, which lowers ground pressure and prevents sinking in soft soil. This helps machines keep moving smoothly in mud, sand, or loose terrain. Photo Credit: Trelleborg Tires
    Rubber Tracks vs Tires: When to Switc...
    April 6, 2026 Comments Off on Rubber Tracks vs Tires: When to Switch for Better Jobsite Productivity
  • Solid tires eliminate the risk of punctures completely, which makes them ideal for waste and recycling sites where sharp debris is constant. This uninterrupted operation significantly reduces downtime and improves overall equipment productivity. Photo Credit: Trelleborg Tires
    Solid Tires vs Pneumatic Tires: Which...
    April 6, 2026 Comments Off on Solid Tires vs Pneumatic Tires: Which Performs Better in Waste & Recycling Sites
  • Tire choice directly affects cost per hour by influencing fuel consumption, wear rate, and machine uptime over hundreds of operating hours. A higher-quality tire matched to jobsite conditions can reduce downtime and replacements, lowering total operating costs despite a higher upfront price. Photo Credit: Trelleborg Tires
    How Tire Choice Impacts Total Cost Pe...
    April 6, 2026 Comments Off on How Tire Choice Impacts Total Cost Per Hour on Earthmoving Jobs

FEATURED VIDEO

rope lifting equipment
LinkedIn-follow-us

About Us

Equipment & Contracting is the most trusted source for heavy equipment guides and construction methods for the following industries: cranes & lifting – earthmoving & excavation – concrete & paving – trucks & hauling – mining & tunneling.

Categories
  • News
  • Contractors
  • Cranes & Lifting
  • Concrete
  • Asphalt & Paving
  • Trucks & Hauling
  • Earthmoving & Excavation
  • Trades + Home Service
rope lifting equipment
Links
  • Magazine
  • Buyer’s Guides
  • Marketing Services
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Contact

Copyright © 2026 | EquipmentAndContracting.com | West Palm Beach Website Design | Privacy Policy