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3 Snow Tools to Tackle Any Job

Here’s a breakdown of the top three snow tools every snow removal contractor and compact equipment owner should consider, their ideal applications and a few operating tips and tricks.

Regular safety audits ensure compliance with protocols and quality standards.

6 Effective Controls for Mitigating Subcontractor Risk

January 22, 2025

As the ambient air temperature drops, oil thickens and equipment becomes more reluctant to turn over due to the increased oil friction resistance and decreased battery efficiency.

Cold Weather Oil Change Tips

January 21, 2025

Despite the numerous challenges with starting a new contracting business in recent years, Five Star Civil managing partners have grown their team, skills and revenue by carving out site clearing and grading, plus utility installation, as their “bread and butter.”

Defining ‘Five Stars’ in the Construction Industry

January 14, 2025

Planning for 2025 will not be easy. Your options to improve your business are numerous and complicated and, in most cases, will require a new budget item you have not considered until now.

How to Prep for 2025's New Construction Business Agenda

January 13, 2025

With legislative support, Pennsylvania began recognizing Construction Opioid Awareness Week annually, allowing the Keystone Contractors Association to spread its message across the industry.

Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Construction

January 13, 2025

Defining ‘Five Stars’ in the Construction Industry

RDO Equipment Co.

Five Star Civil Construction’s managing partners build a construction legacy through fleet management software, rental equipment and relationships

Despite the numerous challenges with starting a new contracting business in recent years, Five Star Civil managing partners have grown their team, skills and revenue by carving out site clearing and grading, plus utility installation, as their “bread and butter.”

How to Prep for 2025's New Construction Business Agenda

GB Financial Services, LLC

Learn how you can reduce costs, lower interest expense, improve jobsite efficiency and find additional personnel to stay competitive in your market.

Planning for 2025 will not be easy. Your options to improve your business are numerous and complicated and, in most cases, will require a new budget item you have not considered until now.

Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Construction

How Jon O'Brien and the Keystone Contractors Association expanded awareness and advocacy in the construction industry in Pennsylvania.

With legislative support, Pennsylvania began recognizing Construction Opioid Awareness Week annually, allowing the Keystone Contractors Association to spread its message across the industry.

Advanced Resin Flooring Solutions in Construction

Optus Resin Technology

From industrial spaces and healthcare facilities to retail stores and outdoor walkways, these floors deliver exceptional performance and style.

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Technology Overload In Construction: Less Can Be More

SmartPM Technologies

Technology has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry, but there’s a growing need to cut through the noise. With so many software options, companies may be overwhelmed by choice, leading to confusion, inefficiency, and wasted investment.

Software advancements are enabling real-time data collection, more accurate forecasting, and higher levels of transparency.

History Lesson: Motor Grader Attachments

Historical Construction Equipment Association

Elevating graders adapted to motor graders in the 1950s, excelling in excavation tasks and material handling with belt improvements.

One advantage of a motor grader/EGA outfit was that it required only one operator. But in some loading situations, a spotter rode out on the parent’s frame to direct hauler traffic, somewhat negating the labor savings. Courtesy: Ulrich Manufacturing Company Form 1231, n. d., HCEA Archives

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