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Contractor Of The Year Finalist
Building decks and pushing a wheelbarrow isn’t the kind of work one would expect to take on after earning an electrical engineering degree. But fresh out of college, Bill Pierce knew he wanted to build things, including his own company, even if it meant starting from scratch and building with sweat equity. Pierce worked on […]
June 1, 2009
Safety
Attachments ’09
Those who say “It can’t be done,” just haven’t found the right attachment yet. This year we’re focusing on attachments for excavators and skid steers. And once you wrap your head around the idea that these two machines are really just mobile hydraulic power sources, then you can begin to use your imagination. Whether you’re […]
June 1, 2009
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Sponsored Information: Annual attachments supplement
Trees Unlimited in suburban Chicago employs a diverse array of skid steers and attachments to achieve a common land clearing goal. Whether they are performing selective thinning and beautification for a private landowner, trail development and maintenance for park projects, or clear-cutting for a commercial endeavor, the skid steers work in tandem to get the […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Cover Story/Productivity Guide: Wheel loaders
When the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 3 regulations for 100-175 horsepower off-road vehicles take effect in January, it will mark a transition period for wheel loaders with 135 to
May 28, 2009
Business
Product Report: Rock solid
Caterpillar’s 770 and 772 and F-Series off-highway trucks incorporate several new features such as engines, radiators, enhanced transmission and brake systems and a redesigned cab for better access. These models are also designed for lower fuel consumption and provide better pass matches with loading machines such as the 385C excavator, or the 980 or 992 […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Brad Allen
His great-great grandfather, great grandfather, grandfather and father all did it. So it was a pretty sure bet that Brad Allen was destined to get into construction. In 1989 Brad graduated from high school and after years of working summers and part time, began working for his dad’s homebuilding company full time. “We did everything,” […]
May 28, 2009
Equipment
Maintenance/Management: Everything oil is new again
It’s been a busy four years for the makers of heavy-duty on-road diesel engines and no less so for the producers of lube oils for these engines. Both groups have been scrambling to meet the latest round of deadlines imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency, which kick in January 1. All on-highway diesel truck engines […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Maintenance/Management: Light equipment maintenance
For a general contractor who fields dozens of big machines every day, finding the time or personnel to maintain light equipment can be a challenge. The other option, finding a service center to work on your light equipment, isn’t any easier. Consolidation of the big rental chains and the low margins dealers get on repairs […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Bill Morris
Bill Morris has always been cautious and thoughtful, and it’s a business strategy that’s paid off. After 27 years of slow, steady growth and building relationships with solid customers, Morris, owner of W.J. Morris Excavating, turns down as much work as he performs each year. Many times he could have doubled the company’s size overnight, […]
May 28, 2009
Equipment
Business Matters: Off-road rumblings
At first glance, the Environmental Protection Agency’s off-highway emissions standards seem like a bunch of technical regulations that apply more to engine manufacturers than the average contractor. But getting an understanding of these regulations is important to even the smallest construction company because current and future emissions regulations are changing the industry. This year, Tier […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Sponsored Information: 2006 Site prep supplement
While it seems natural and benign, dust can be harmful to your health and the health of your employees and citizens in the communities where you work. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, studies have shown an association between exposure to inhalable dust and reduced lung function, increased hospital admissions for respiratory distress and […]
May 28, 2009
Safety
Rent Smart: Air compressors
Renting the right compressor for your jobsite is a matter of understanding your needs. All compressors basically do the same thing: build air pressure and use that pressure for applications such as powering pneumatic tools, sandblasting and painting. “The first question a rental manager will ask is how you are using the compressor,” says Marc […]
May 28, 2009
Maintenance
Maintenance/Management: Getting the right bite
Anybody who has ever struggled to push a dull saw blade through a thick piece of wood knows how much more muscle power it takes when your tools aren’t sharp. The same principle holds true for excavator and wheel loader bucket teeth. The wrong tooth or a blunt tooth forces you to burn more fuel […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Application Tips: Directional drills
With all the machine options available to contractors, choosing a directional drill can be tricky. Factors to consider include size of work area, the type of work being done, the size of bore needed and the type of soil the crew will encounter on the jobsite. Directional drills are used in various applications from burying […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Contractor of the year Finalist: Earl Johnson and Jeff Queen
When Earl Johnson’s high school teachers wanted to schedule a parent-teacher conference, they were out of luck. Johnson lived alone, supporting himself by cutting and selling firewood, plowing gardens with a tractor and doing other odd jobs to pay the bills at what was once his family’s weekend home in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He met […]
May 28, 2009
Business
Application Tips: The impact of the compact
If you’re looking for a less expensive way to perform a variety of applications in an environment that may be confined and needs a specialized tool, there’s a simple solution: the compact utility loader. “Compact utility loaders are growing in popularity because contractors are looking for cost-effective ways to accomplish several jobs without having to […]
May 28, 2009
Business
First Word: A perfect time for planning
With the busy summer season winding down, now is a good time to recharge your batteries with a vacation, start on your business plan for next year or attend an industry meeting to get the scoop on the latest trends and techniques that can help you be a more successful contractor. Two major contractor associations […]
May 28, 2009
Maintenance
Trucks: Technology marches onward
Mack standardizes stability protection on Pinnacle models Onboard electronic systems have revolutionized a multitude of vehicle control and diagnostic systems. And now Mack Trucks is using computer technology to reduce the risk of vehicle rollovers in on-highway tanker and mixer applications with the addition of its Road Stability Advantage (RSA) system, designed in conjunction with, […]
May 28, 2009
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