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How to do Everything Better

How to know if you have a Sasquatch working on your construction crew

Instead 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, 2019

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5 tips for staying cool in the heat for construction workers

When 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, 2019

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How to avoid caught-between accidents

OSHA 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, 2019

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How to safely manage a burn pile on a construction site

Check 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, 2019

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Top 10 signs of an embezzler in your construction company

You might want to take a closer look if the person who handles your finances shows these behaviors.

July 29, 2019

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6 habits of successful construction contractors

They 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, 2019

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8 marketing tips for every excavating contractor

Marketing 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, 2019

Dealers

Financed new construction equipment sales up 1% in South Atlantic U.S for 1Q: State-by-state breakdown of top models, types, brands

In 1Q of 2019, financed new construction equipment sales increased by 1% in South Atlantic. Here is a state-by-state breakdown on Equipment World.

May 29, 2019

Dealers

The most-financed equipment in the Northeast U.S. for 1Q 2019: Sales by state, brand, machine type

Numbers are in for 1Q 2019 financed new equipment sales in the Northeast U.S. Learn more about the sales by state, brand, and machine type on Equipment World.

May 24, 2019

Business

Equipment World wins Best Issue Neal Award for “Death by Trench”

Equipment World won the Best Single Issue award at the 65th Annual Jesse H. Neal Awards for its June 2018 issue, featuring the cover story "Death by Trench."

April 8, 2019

Contractor of the Year

Ohio’s Shrock Premier Custom Constructors is our 2019 Contractor of the Year

Joseph Shrock, owner of Shrock Premier Custom Construction, was recently named Equipment World’s 2019 Contractor of the Year. Learn more on Equipment World.

March 4, 2019

Dealers

AED: Equipment dealers need to prepare for transition to service-based business model, develop equipment technician of the future

Executive director of CAVCOE says a dealer’s business model will change as equipment changes and as both manufacturers/customers move towards the service model.

February 7, 2019