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  2. Articles by: Amy Materson

Author Archives for Amy Materson

Amy Materson has written about the construction industry for more than 15 years, covering everything from products to personal stories. She is based in the southeast, but will travel almost anywhere for an interesting interview or a great music festival. Her work has been featured in business journals, corporate publications, newspapers, and business-to-business magazines. She’d love to hear from you at amaterson@gmail.com.

Articles by Amy Materson

Attachments
How Do You Size and Buy the Right Rotary Tiller Attachment for a Tractor?

Answers to Questions You Didn’t Know You Had So, you’re looking for a rotary tiller. One that matches well with your tractor, is...

March 26, 2018
Attachments
Borrowing Attachments: How to Rent the Best Implement for Any Job

When you understand the dealer’s requirements, you can speed up the rental process to make sure it’s hassle free. Whether you&rs...

March 20, 2018
Attachments
Excavator Turned Compactor: A Quick Q&A About Hydraulic Compactor Attachments with Epiroc

Hydraulic compactors are one of many attachments that can turn a compact excavator into a powerful multi-tool on the jobsite. For insight on...

March 14, 2018
Hand Tools
The Break Down: The Hydraulic Advantage of Handheld Breakers

  The history of pneumatic power dates back to the 19th century. The current popularity of air compressors and air-powered tools such a...

March 12, 2018
Mini Excavators
Learn the Dos and Don’ts of Trailering Compact Excavators

Whether you’re hauling across a jobsite or from city to city, a lot has to be considered when trailering your compact excavator. It&rs...

March 5, 2018
Business and Software
10 Tips for Dealing with Construction Project Conflict

With Practice, You Will Become a Leader with the Wisdom to Help Others Find the Path A project team was separated only by the locked doors t...

February 28, 2018
Attachments
Simple Solution for Accurate Level and Slope: JohnnyBall Is a 3D Level and Slope Measuring System

Every contractor knows there is something exquisitely wonderful in discovering a straight forward, simple solution to a task at hand.  ...

February 27, 2018
Hand Tools
Clockwork Concrete Pour: Achieving a Quality Floor Depends on Quality Finishing Equipment

Anyone who knows concrete knows a large pour can be unpredictable. Many factors play into a smooth-running pour, and for Milis Flatwork, Kau...

February 20, 2018
Generators
Does Owning a Welder/Generator/Air Compressor Make Sense for Residential Contractors?

Residential construction is not the first industry you think of as it relates to welding equipment. There’s very little in the way of ...

February 19, 2018
Attachments
On the Level: Explaining the Various Grade Control Technologies for Skid Steers and Track Loaders

Adding machine control helps turn compact machines into highly productive and efficient grading machines, achieving 1/4-in. accuracy and ens...

February 15, 2018
Business and Software
The Mobile Mechanic: Getting More Done in the Field to Boost Your Heavy Civil Construction Business

For mechanics working in the heavy civil construction industry, there can be some significant communication and collaboration challenges sim...

February 15, 2018
Light Towers
Keeping Cold Lights Bright: How to Prepare and Protect a Light Tower from Winter Wear and Tear

Light tower maintenance starts with daily, weekly and monthly attention that includes visual inspections, fluid checks and safety procedures...

February 13, 2018
Hand Tools
Good Vibrations: Improve the Quality of Concrete with the Proper Vibrator

The quality of concrete can be significantly improved by vibration. The savings achieved and the improved quality of concrete are now so wel...

February 12, 2018
Trucks
The Role of GVWR and GCWR in Specifying Work Trucks

Often, GVWR and gross vehicle weight (GVW) are thought to be the same, but they are not. A truck’s GVWR is the maximum weight rating e...

February 6, 2018
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