Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson is a contributing writer for Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for more than 20 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.
Hydrogen fuel cell
Future Fuels Pt. 4: Hydrogen Propulsion Technologies on the Rise
Hydrogen propulsion technologies are a practical transition from diesel - and these manufacturers are leading the charge.
November 29, 2022
JCB Hydrogen Backhoe being refueled
Alternative power
Future Fuels Pt. 3: Hybrid Construction Machines Boast Plenty of Advantages
The future may be all electric, but hybrid diesel-electric machines have already succeeded at cutting fuel use and emissions.
November 22, 2022
Manitou Telehandler with an E-Deutz diesel engine
Alternative power
Future Fuels Pt. 1: The End of Diesel's Dominance?
A look at the battery-electric options for construction equipment, the most-talked about carbon-reducing technology.
November 8, 2022
Volvo Construction Equipment Electric compact wheel loaders and excavators
Contractor of the Year
From Bust to Boom: N.D. Contractor Enywhey Grows Despite Rocky Economy
A risk paid off for a former welder who bought a construction company during an oil and gas downturn in North Dakota.
October 26, 2022
Caterpillar compact track loader installing a helical pier
Contractor of the Year
From a Man and a Mower to a Family Construction Firm
Tompkins Excavating of New York grows to 25 employees and a second generation ready to take it to the next level.
July 27, 2022
Tompkins Excavating family by white vocational truck
Business
Cybersecurity for Contractors, Part 3: Get Ready for CMMC 2.0, the Audit You May Soon Face
if you can’t prove you’re protected against cyber threats and intrusions you will eventually be barred from bidding on government work, including DOT, infrastructure and construction work.
July 15, 2022
Man with hand folded over his face after a cyberattack
Business
Cybersecurity for Contractors, Part 2: What To Do When You're Attacked
Unless you have your data backed up where the cyber-criminals cannot get to it, you will likely have to pay the ransom. But it can be negotiated.
July 14, 2022
Man with hand folded over his face after a cyberattack
Business
Cybersecurity for Contractors: 6 Ways Your Company Is Opening Doors for Hackers
These mistakes can cost your business a lot of time, money and valuable data.
July 13, 2022
Man sitting in front of his computer after a ransomware attack
Recruiting & retention
Branch Civil Launches Apprentice Program to Train its Own Diesel Techs
The 4-year apprenticeship is showing promise after its first year, the construction company says.
June 8, 2022
heavy equipment mechanic fixing a mini excavator
Asset tracking & management
4 Levels of Tech Adoption in Construction Equipment: Where Do You Rank?
Here are the signs it's time to move to the next level – and what kinds of technology will get you there.
June 6, 2022
Man using a tablet at a construction site
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