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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

Mini Excavators Doosan DX63 excavator
Excavator Upgrade: Contractors Continue to Upsize to 5- and 6-Metric-Ton Compact Excavators

Packed with tech, power and creature features galore, 5- to 6-metric-ton compact excavators have increased in popularity with both manufactu...

September 9, 2021
Attachments John Deere excavator with Engcon tiltrotator
Tiltrotators Turn a Profit, Add Dexterity and Efficiency to Mini Excavator Operations

No matter the market segment, increasing productivity is always top of mind when purchasing equipment or attachments. That’s why it&rs...

May 27, 2021
Compact Track Loaders Case TV370B track loader
Compact Track Loaders Top 80,000 Units, Here Are the Most Popular Models

It’s not a mystery why compact track loaders are some of the most popular machines on the jobsite. These tool carriers are the ultimat...

May 17, 2021
Telehandlers telehandler
Need a Lift? These Popular Compact Telehandler Attachments Are Reaching New Heights

It’s no mystery why compact telehandlers have grown in popularity over the past few years. They are versatile and nimble tool carriers...

March 29, 2021
Skid Steers Bobcat track loader operating a cold planer
Profitable Planing: Tips for Buying, Renting, Operating and Maintaining a Cold Planer Attachment

A cold planer is one of the gnarliest attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders. These implements eat up concrete and asphalt, r...

March 4, 2021
Business and Software ASV dealer of the year
ASV Recognizes Duffy’s Sales & Rental as 2020 Dealer of the Year, CLM Equipment as 2020 Rookie...

Duffy’s Sales & Rental and CLM equipment went above and beyond representing the ASV brand and showing a passion for the equipment ...

March 1, 2021
Compressors
Air on the Side of Caution: Let’s Carefully Pick the Proper 185-cfm Towable Compressor

If you’re in the market for towable air, a 185-cfm unit is likely near the top of your list. One of the most popular sizes of portable...

February 18, 2021
Business and Software
Beat Winter with These Snow Removal and Equipment Winterization Tips

During snow events, snow and ice removal operators are responsible for keeping businesses and people moving and working. They work in unsafe...

February 18, 2021
Compressors
Tips for Operating a Tow-Behind Air Compressor and a Variety of Pneumatic Tools (Breaker, Paint System and...

There’s a direct connection between the air you need to run a standard paving breaker and the air flow of most small air compressors. ...

February 16, 2021
Business and Software
Cold Jobsite? No Problem! United Rentals Outlines How to Use Temporary Heating to Boost Winter Productivity

This article was provided by United Rentals. Low winter temperatures can drop worker productivity on a construction site, even crew members ...

February 15, 2021
Mini Excavators
Why Rent? Bobcat’s Jason Boerger Explains a Few Benefits of Rental

Thinking about renting a mini excavator? Jason Boerger, Bobcat’s marketing manager — excavators, shares five benefits of equipme...

February 11, 2021
Engines
Cold Engine Work: Off-Highway Diesel Do’s and Don’ts for a Trouble-Free Winter

The best solution for cold weather diesel starting problems is to avoid them by being prepared for cold weather before it happens. Diesel en...

February 10, 2021
Mini Excavators Takeuchi excavator
Dig Tips: Must-Know Trench and Load Techniques for Compact Excavator Operators

Mini excavators are a popular addition to any construction or landscaping equipment fleet, thanks to their small size, versatility and ease ...

February 9, 2021
Business and Software
10 Reasons to Celebrate Equipment Operators

This article was provided by Equipment Trader. You may know that the equipment operator in your life has a tough job, but have you ever stop...

February 3, 2021
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