When construction crews need to reach remote jobsites across harsh terrain, the right vehicle can mean the difference between staying on schedule and getting stuck before the workday begins. The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison, born from a collaboration between Chevy and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), represents a factory-built solution for professionals who face landscape […]
The modern excavator has evolved far beyond a simple digging machine. Advanced electrohydraulic systems combined with sophisticated in-cab monitors are transforming these workhorses into intelligent, semi-autonomous tools that boost productivity, cut fuel costs, and improve jobsite safety. From touchscreen interfaces modeled after smartphones to haptic feedback controls and operator-recognition settings, the cab of today’s excavator
Industry conferences offer contractors a rare opportunity to step away from daily operations and immerse themselves in targeted education, peer networking, and exposure to the latest techniques. The National Pavement Expo (NPE) 2019, held under the theme “Where Contractors Come to Learn,” delivered exactly that with 54 educational sessions covering every facet of pavement maintenance
Construction equipment fleets face enormous pressure to maximize uptime while controlling maintenance costs. Detailed Analysis of Depreciation Cost of Construction Equipment shows that unplanned downtime accelerates equipment depreciation significantly. One of the most underutilized diagnostic tools available to fleet managers is Filter Debris Analysis (FDA), a laboratory technique that examines the particles trapped in oil
Asphalt plant operators know the sinking feeling that comes after a weekend of heavy rain. You arrive Monday morning knowing that uncovered aggregate piles are likely saturated, and with that moisture comes higher fuel bills, slower production, and scheduling headaches. The relationship between moisture content and energy consumption is direct and measurable: wet aggregate requires
Once a new employee is hired and placed on a construction crew, nothing is more critical than how the foreman or crew leader handles that worker on the first day. The effort made and the support provided can either send a new employee home with no intention of coming back, or reinforce that they have
When an aircraft touches down on a runway at high speed, the friction between its tires and the pavement surface is the single most critical factor determining stopping distance and directional control. Over thousands of landing cycles, rubber deposits accumulate on runway surfaces, steadily degrading this essential friction. Construction professionals involved in airport infrastructure projects
Insurance is a non-negotiable expense for paving contractors, yet many business owners treat it as a set-and-forget line item. Construction liability exposure grows every year, and the coverage that protected your business five years ago may leave it dangerously exposed today. For contractors working on paving projects, parking lots, driveways, and road maintenance, understanding how
Asphalt plants handle a range of hot materials daily, but few pose as many hidden dangers as tack oil during offloading. Workers who transfer tack oil from storage tanks to distributor trucks face risks that are often underestimated or simply not taught. The combination of hot asphalt emulsions, diesel residues, and improvised heating methods creates
When construction fleet managers evaluate powertrain options for medium-duty trucks, the conversation has long centered on diesel as the default choice for heavy work. Ford’s new 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine challenges that assumption by delivering heavy-duty performance in a simpler, lower-maintenance package. Available across Super Duty chassis cab, F-650, F-750, and E-Series platforms, this pushrod
