Staff Report (EQW)How to do Everything BetterWhy turning your truck bed into a pool is a terrible ideaIt might be tempting, but the physics of it are not on your side.July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to know if you have a Sasquatch working on your construction crewInstead of jumping in a truck and driving off at the end of the day, he just kind of fades into the woods. Instead of packing a lunch, he kills a squirrel and roasts it on a stick over the burn pile. Instead of using the ladder, he places tools and materials on the roof […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything Better5 tips for staying cool in the heat for construction workersWhen the temperature and humidity rise, so do the risks of heat-related illnesses and even death. In fact, heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 39 workers died of heat-related illnesses in 2016. Here’s what you can do to stay cool in the […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to avoid caught-between accidentsOSHA says caught-between accidents are the fourth leading cause of death on construction sites. You can help prevent these accidents by taking the following precautions: Hazard recognition. Have your OSHA competent person do a hazard analysis and communicate the results to all crews. Equipment functionality. Make sure all machines are in good working order, all […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to safely manage a burn pile on a construction siteCheck with local authorities. You may need a permit. Wait for the right weather conditions. It should not be windy, and the area and vegetation should not be too dry. The site must be flat and free from overhanging trees or vegetation and well away from vehicles, homes, powerlines or other structures. Build the pile […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterTop 10 signs of an embezzler in your construction companyYou might want to take a closer look if the person who handles your finances shows these behaviors.July 29, 2019How to do Everything Better6 habits of successful construction contractorsThey spend more time in the office than the field. They’ve got an eye for talent. They take care of their people. They go above and beyond the specifics of a contract to fix problems for customers. They embrace technology. They are leaders. Dwight Eisenhower put it succinctly: Leadership is getting extraordinary results from ordinary […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything Better8 marketing tips for every excavating contractorMarketing isn’t just for big companies and consumer products, says Alisa Bennett, vice president of Bennett Contracting in Bradenton, Florida, and former Equipment World Contractor of the Year finalist. These eight tips will help position your company in the marketplace. 1. Clear, concise and consistent branding enhances your reputation: It’s critical to create a professional […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to calculate your DEF useRunning out of diesel exhaust fluid is about as dumb as running out of diesel fuel. Engine manufacturers set DEF burn rates at about 2 to 5 percent of fuel burned. (For every 100 gallons of diesel a machine consumes, it will burn 2 to 5 gallons of DEF.) So multiply the fuel consumption of […]July 29, 2019How to do Everything BetterHow to adjust the tension on your tracksAlmost all tracks are tensioned by pumping grease into a piston. The grease fitting is typically located behind a cover plate in the center of the undercarriage. This extends the piston and stretches the tracks. (You let grease out of the fitting to reduce tension on the tracks.) Your owner’s manual will give you specs […]July 29, 2019Previous PagePage 3 of 19Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentVideo: A Closer Look at Yanmar’s V7 Compact Wheel LoaderTake a tour of the lightweight loader, which features a 0.92-cubic-yard bucket capacity and a lifting capacity of 7,981 pound-force.Market PulseBest-Selling Used Construction Equipment of 2023Contractor of the YearThe 2024 Contractor of the Year: Going Above Industry Standards in EverythingThe DirtAfter Deere Split, Hitachi Emerges on Its Own in AmericaWheel LoadersVideo: Volvo Unleashes L180 3-Pass Rehandler Wheel Loader