Discipline and termination remain some of the most challenging aspects of managing a construction workforce. Mistakes in this area can expose your company to lawsuits, regulatory penalties, and damage to your reputation. Understanding the legal framework around employee discipline and termination is essential blocking and tackling for any construction employer. Just as you would focus […]
Every rental transaction begins the same way: a customer walks through the door or calls with a problem that needs solving. Whether it is a flooded construction site that requires dewatering pumps or a contractor who needs a boom lift to install exterior cladding, your job as a rental professional is to match that problem
In the construction industry, equipment rental companies must constantly adapt to shifting market demands, competitive pressures, and evolving customer expectations. One company that has successfully navigated these challenges for more than three decades is Construction Equipment Rental, founded by mechanic-turned-entrepreneur Chuck Ulmer. Starting from a small repair shop in Sicklerville, New Jersey, Ulmer transformed his
The World Sweeping Association Scholarships Building the Next Generation of power sweeping professionals depends on organizations that deliver real value to their members. The North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has stepped up in a significant way by forming a strategic partnership with Tom’s Truck Center. This collaboration provides NAPSA members with a 40 percent
In an industry where field experience often determines the difference between a job done right and costly rework, road construction professionals have long sought better ways to share knowledge across company and geographic lines. Road Construction Crushing Injuries Manhole and Underground Fixture safety protocols and other critical on-site challenges require quick access to experienced peers
Understanding how the hot mix asphalt industry evolves through distribution strategies, equipment trends, and organizational developments is essential for pavement professionals seeking to stay competitive. This article examines key industry dynamics drawn from the evolving landscape of asphalt production, sealcoating, and pavement maintenance, with particular attention to how companies grow their networks and adapt to
Millions of tons of roofing waste end up in landfills each year, with tear-off asphalt shingles representing a significant portion. However, a growing body of evidence demonstrates that these Roofing Shingles can be diverted from disposal and recycled into hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement. Companies in Minnesota and across the United States have invested in
The asphalt shingle recycling industry has experienced a remarkable transformation in Illinois, led by companies like Southwind Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS). As the construction industry continues to seek sustainable alternatives for road building materials, the processing and reuse of tear-off asphalt shingles has emerged as a practical solution. This shift mirrors other advances in roofing
Construction fleet operators face growing pressure to reduce truck engine idling, driven by both rising fuel costs and tightening emissions regulations. The financial impact is significant: an idling Class 8 truck consumes roughly one gallon of fuel per hour at 1,000 rpm and half a gallon per hour at 650 rpm, according to Christy Nycz
Every construction worker knows the value of breathing clean air on the job site. Yet one of the most persistent threats to lung health comes from a material so common it is often overlooked: crystalline silica. Found in sand, quartz, flint, slate, concrete, and masonry, silica becomes hazardous only when crushed, ground, cut, or drilled.
