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Design-Build

What makes your company unique?

There are hundreds if not thousands of landscaping companies all over the United States, so what makes your company stand out?

October 3, 2014

Business

How to operate skid steers properly, safely

Follow and share these tips on how to operate skid steers with your workers to prevent dangerous and deadly accidents from happening on the jobsite.

September 26, 2014

Business

ThumbDogs Lets Landscapers Use Phones, Tablets Even in the Cold

With winter getting closer, the gloves will soon come out, but that doesn’t mean you have to take them off to operate your tablet or smartphone in the field.

September 12, 2014

Business

Construction Equipment Industry Making Strong, Quick Recovery from Recession

According to a new study of the construction equipment industry released Tuesday by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the industry was among the quickest to recover from the throes of the Great Recession and contributes nearly four times its market share in value to the U.S. economy.

September 10, 2014

Business

U.S. Construction Industry Adds 20,000 Workers in August

The U.S. construction industry extended its streak of job gains in August, adding 20,000 workers. It was the eighth-straight month of gains for the industry which now employs 6.068 million Americans—the highest figure since May 2009, according to data from the Labor Department.

September 9, 2014

Business

End of Summer Equipment Roundup

Summer is always a busy time for everyone—with vacations, kids’ activities and a hectic schedule, it’s easy to look up and realize it’s September already.

September 8, 2014

Business

How To Replace Planetary Gear Sets

The old adage that any tool is only as strong as its weakest part definitely holds true for the winches we use on our pickups and work trucks.

September 5, 2014

Business

Landscaper Seriously Injured by Forklift in Florida

A landscaper was seriously injured after getting hit by a forklift in Florida. The crewmember was working in a construction zone of Interstate 75 placing sod when the forklift approached.

September 2, 2014

Business

Protecto Products Launches Series of Reflective Hard Hats

Adding to its collection of reflective clothing, Protecto Products has launched a series of reflective hard hats. The line of hats can be identified by their silver strip patterns, which provide high visibility for those working in the construction industry.

August 20, 2014

Business

Sales for Financed Used Construction Equipment Drops for Third Month

According to the latest numbers from Equipment Data Associates, the number of financed used construction equipment sold dropped in June for the third month in a row, showing a 10 percent drop from May (7,089 units compared to May’s 7,900 units), and a 7 percent drop from June, 2013.

August 11, 2014

Design-Build

What Fast-Food Chains Can Teach Landscapers

One of America’s unique talents is a genius for logistics. We practically invented the concept and have put it to use doing more work in less time with better results in everything from overnight deliveries to fast food.

August 7, 2014

Business

12 Toolboxes for Your Pickup

One of the first accessories that finds its way onto a work truck is a toolbox, or in some job applications, multiple toolboxes. That’s why it’s important to choose toolboxes of the highest quality in construction and security features.

August 1, 2014