• Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Subscribe
  • Advertise
    • General Information
    • Media Kit
    • Packages
  • Subscribe
  • 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
Homerock

rock

concrete truck barrel
Industry News

Safe and Vibration-Free Limestone Mining in Japan with the 2500 SM Vario Surface Miner

August 19, 2019 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Safe and Vibration-Free Limestone Mining in Japan with the 2500 SM Vario Surface Miner

Limestone has been mined from the Ube Isa quarry in Yamaguchi, Japan, since 1948. What makes this mine special, however, is that it is located in the immediate vicinity of a residential area – the […]

skid steer loader attachments
Earthmoving & Excavation

The Basics of Embankment Construction

November 5, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on The Basics of Embankment Construction

View the complete article here. The information in this article focuses on the proper inspection of embankment construction, with the goal of ensuring a solid, good, lasting embankment. Not only will the embankment withstand the […]

skid steer loader business
Earthmoving & Excavation

Common Techniques and Strategies for Excavation

August 14, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Common Techniques and Strategies for Excavation

View the complete article here. When a bridge or highway is constructed, there are times when existing materials need to be removed before the concrete can be laid. If these materials are in the space […]

concrete hazards
Earthmoving & Excavation

Earthworks Materials Used for Highway Construction

June 7, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Earthworks Materials Used for Highway Construction

View the complete article here. Construction materials for highway embankments, sub-grades, fills, and sub-bases always have a natural origin coming from the earth. These construction materials result from natural geological processes. It isn’t common to […]

Search

Free Magazine

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

Popular Articles

  • The No-BS Guide to Why Your Construct...
    January 9, 2026 Comments Off on The No-BS Guide to Why Your Construction Business Isn’t Making Enough Money
  • Crawler cranes are mounted on tracked undercarriages, allowing them to move around a jobsite while handling heavy loads. This mobility makes them well suited for projects with multiple lift locations or changing construction phases. Photo Credit: Lampson International
    Crawler Crane vs. Ring Crane: When to...
    January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Crawler Crane vs. Ring Crane: When to Choose Which for Heavy Civil Projects
  • Lubricant selection is becoming a strategic decision on modern construction jobsites due to increased environmental oversight and tighter project requirements. Contractors are now expected to consider how lubricant use affects compliance, risk exposure, and public perception. Photo Credit: RSC Bio Solutions
    Rethinking Lubricant Choices for Mode...
    January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Rethinking Lubricant Choices for Modern Construction Environments

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