With most pieces of mobile equipment, operators need to be concerned with only two dimensions. However, a lift is designed to function in three dimensions, including the vertical plane. The presence of this "extra" dimension demands that operators be especially...
If you are looking for equipment for your construction or landscaping job then you face a number of choices. One of them is whether you should rent or buy the equipment you need. The answer to that question is often the less-than-helpful "It depends." Here are some...
When it comes to elevated construction work, a solid cost-effective lift is a must-have. But how do you know which lift to get? Do you want a lift that extends straight up, or one that can reach over barriers? Do you want a lift that is self-propelling, or one that...
If you are the contractor over a construction job, you likely want to do everything in your power to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch. Part of doing this involves hiring the right crew. You want to make sure that the construction workers, and other...
The question of whether to rent or buy is not a new one in the construction industry. It also happens to be one of the most important decisions that you will have to make. A lot of what goes into this decision has to do with your company's size as well as the economy....
Preventing the "King of Occupational Diseases" The construction industry has had one year to become compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) respirable crystalline silica regulations. That compliance deadline has been extended from June...
Deciding how to invest into your business can be a difficult task that requires research, planning, and cost-effective solutions with a return on your investments. A common problem among growing construction companies is whether purchasing heavy equipment needed on...
I’ve long watched customers make the mistake of thinking that a ‘low bid’ means the same as the ‘lowest price’, or worse yet, ‘best value’. In actuality, the low bid can sometimes be the highest price depending on the circumstances. This is a frequently played numbers...
