Contractors
How To Make $1000+ Per Day as a Handyman
Whether you want to make it a full-time occupation or just put your skills and training to work on the side, now is a great time to get your tools together and work as a […]
training
Contractors
How to Manage a Sales Team for Your Construction Business
A key part of sales success is learning how to manage that sales team. In this article we’ll discuss the elements of effectively managing your sales reps. Construction Sales Construction sales is more challenging than […]
Contractors
How to Deal with Competition – Lessons and Victory
As a construction business owner, you know that competition is fierce. You likely also know that in order to be successful, you need to learn from and defeat your competitors. Luckily, there are plenty of […]
Contractors
Safety Tips for Construction Business Owners
Safety should always be top priority for any construction company. Small to medium-sized construction businesses may have a higher risk due to budget and time constraints. In this article, we’ll discuss how to make your […]
Industry News
The Perils of Unstructured On-The-Job Training
By Rick Longstaff – VISTA Training Is your operation leaving on-the-job training (OJT) to chance, relying on experienced operators to share the benefits of their knowledge with trainees? If so, you may be opening the door […]
Contractors
Formal Training vs. on-the-Job Experience
View the complete article here. By Rick Longstaff – VISTA Training When it comes to heavy equipment, is it best for an operator to learn in a structured training environment – such as a classroom […]
Trucks & Hauling
Maximizing Articulated Dump Trucks
View complete article here. Articulated dump trucks are some of the largest and most durable vehicles available for construction. They are designed to withstand heavy usage and extreme conditions making them perfect for rugged jobs. […]
Earthmoving & Excavation
Operating Excavators on Slopes
View the complete article here. Working on slopes is challenging for even the most experienced excavator operators. Although your boss loves and appreciates you, they are also concerned for the safety of the equipment. Even […]
Contractors
Heavy Equipment Operators – Why Now is a Better Time Than Ever
View the complete article here. Heavy equipment operators literally clear the way for construction projects. From tract homes to skyscrapers to bridges, nothing gets built without the hard work and expertise of the heavy equipment […]
Earthmoving & Excavation
Collision Avoidance in Mining & Tunneling
View the complete article here. Collision is one of the biggest safety threats in mining: either between two pieces of machinery or between a worker and a vehicle. The power and size of the equipment […]