tlcstaff (TLC)Design-Build(Video) How one landscaper got out of debtThree elements that have made Las Vegas business successful  When Greg Struhl purchased Chip-N-Dale’s Custom Landscaping in 1994, it was more than $60,000 in debt. Today, this Las Vegas business has 65 employees and $4.5 million in annual revenue. Here are three things that have helped him turn the business around and find success. […]February 18, 2015BusinessHow to tow trailers, equipment properly to avoid costly lawsuitsChances are you’ve seen a trailer flipped, and the pickup towing it off the road or wrecked close by. If the driver’s lucky, it was only the trailer and pickup that got damaged. Worse case scenario: someone was killed in the trailer-towing accident. The large majority of pickup-towing-trailer accidents, whether minor or major, are directly […]February 16, 2015Design-BuildREVIEW: Keen Destin boots ideal for on-site mechanics (Photos)Keen embedded toe protection but kept the profile low. My shoes have taken a beating since I moved into the shop full time. I’ve pretty much always worn skater shoes, which are comfortable and designed to withstand abrasion and hold up under some pretty tough conditions. They worked fine for residential construction, but they don’t […]February 16, 2015BusinessWhy CTL sales are up and how to get the most out of yoursAccording to Equipment Data Associates numbers, compact track loaders accounted for roughly 20 percent of all financed equipment in 2014 by number of units. That’s a huge share. We asked our sources what they thought was driving these numbers. Did customers have a newfound appreciation for the inherent advantages – greater stability, lower ground pressure, […]February 11, 2015Design-Build(Video) Ford F-150 frees 18-wheeler from ice, snow during Chicago blizzardAn epic winter storm has battered Chicago since this weekend, leaving many citizens homebound. However, at least one truck driver decided to brave the elements (and ice), and needless to say, he didn’t quite make it. According to the video description, the “big truck” mired itself in the ice and snow for upwards of four hours, until the […]February 5, 2015HomeTest – Gform with SilverpopJanuary 28, 2015Design-BuildPresident’s Immigration Executive Order and what that may mean for your companyIn mid-November, President Obama unveiled an executive action on immigration policy, allowing millions of immigrants to have temporary legal status, as well as indefinite protection from deportation. This new action applies to any undocumented immigrant who: Has been in the U.S. for longer than five years and is the parent of a U.S. citizen or legal […]January 20, 2015BusinessHow to extend undercarriage life through maintenance, upkeepUndercarriage maintenance and upkeep is not a short-term effort. The only a time a machine’s undercarriage is not experiencing wear is when it’s standing still – and machines that stand still don’t make money. The undercarriage also represents a high percentage of the total operating cost of the machine over its life. With dozers, approximately 20 percent of the purchase price and 50 percent of the maintenance cost sits in its undercarriage.January 16, 2015Business3 ways to lower owning, operating costsThe construction industry continues to grow as the economy improves; more jobs are out to bid – yet contractors still find themselves in a competitive environment where it’s important to find every edge possible. One area where contractors can get more competitive is in lowering the owning and operating costs of equipment – and one […]January 15, 2015Home2014 Safety WatchClick here to open/download the PDF for the 2014 Safety Watch.January 12, 2015Previous PagePage 16 of 341Next PageTop StoriesHomeIgnite Attachments expands lineup with 80-inch severe-duty bucket for skid steers, CTLsThe direct-to-consumer manufacturer is pushing further into high-horsepower machines with the bucket built for demolition, grading and heavy material.HomeA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid side-by-side unveiledHomeKubota brings smarter solutions to CES 2026Home2026 Ford F-150 revealed: Choice of 8 trims, 5 engines including Hybrid, V8HomeNurturing a culture of proactive problem solving
