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Thriving will take determination, a decision to change, realistic leadership, and decisive choices. Don’t just survive. Make it your goal to thrive!

Thrive Rather Than Survive in Construction

Most company owners want to keep doing business the same old way, hoping to get positive results while the world and economy change around them. Even if survival is your goal, it will not be business as usual.

Protective systems are a key element in making sure your trenching and excavation site is safe. They’re required for trenches that exceed five feet in depth or aren’t cut entirely into stable rock.

Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins

August 15, 2024

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Improve Construction Project Performance by Implementing a Success System

March 6, 2025

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Stop Trying to Solve 2025's Labor Challenges With 1995's Playbook

March 2, 2025

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8 Traits of 'Best in Class' Level Contractors

February 6, 2025

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3 Snow Tools to Tackle Any Job

January 20, 2025

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Regular safety audits ensure compliance with protocols and quality standards.

6 Effective Controls for Mitigating Subcontractor Risk

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

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

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

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

Finding Good Hires From Outside the Asphalt Industry

CAC Industries | Green Asphalt

As you review your staffing needs for the year, keep in mind that often the best of us have come from other backgrounds.

The asphalt industry is comprised of many people from several different backgrounds.

Asphalt Industry Offers Path For American Dream

Dynapac North America LLC

A first-generation immigrant's story of how the asphalt and road building industry provided the chance to achieve his goals.

(Left) Vijay (Right) Jamie Roush, President and General Manager of Dynapac talking with attendees in the live demo area at PAVE/X 2024.

How Crushing and Screening Became a Major Industry

Eagle Crusher Co. Inc.

How one CEO's problem solving challenge launched a new industry in North America, and how their savvy philosophies continue to lead to the company’s resounding success.

The Eagle Crusher MaxRap(R) is an onsite commercial recycling system for crushing and precise screening of RAP for product consistency, productivity, and profitability. Integrates with any asphalt plant automation.

Has Productivity Stalled in the Construction Trades?

Coast Pavement Services

For the past 50 years, while manufacturing and other sectors of industry have seen great leaps in overall productivity, that hasn't been the same story for the construction trades.

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Volumetric Concrete Mixers Create Opportunities to Lower Your Project Costs

Cemen Tech Inc.

Explore new revenue streams and overcome scheduling challenges associated with concrete pours.

McQuay started with one volumetric truck in April 2020 with no plans to expand into outside concrete sales and delivery.

How to Choose the Right Excavator Bucket

Werk-Brau Co., Inc.

Selecting the correct bucket for a particular application will impact the project, bottom line and return on investment.

Selecting the wrong attachment, per application, can become a costly mistake, from reduced performance to premature wear of the bucket and machine.

Making More Money in Construction is a Choice

Construction Business Coaching

If you want to improve and make more money, keep doing what you do well, plus decide to improve 25% of what and how you do business starting today.

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The Intersection of AI and Onboarding the External Workforce

To stay competitive in today’s business environment, business leaders would be wise to change their mindset on AI to be less of a luxury and more of a mandate.

As AI continues to advance, its integration into business processes is not just an option but a strategic imperative that will help future-proof onboarding.

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