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  2. Articles by: Amy Materson

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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

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Five Steps to Keep Your Skid Steer Loader from Taking a Snow Day

At the first sight of snowfall, kids head to bed dreaming of a weather-related absence from school — a snow day. Many adults do, too. ...

November 22, 2017
Business and Software
Help Wanted: Tips for Effectively Hiring New Employees

Employers really are struggling for ways to more effectively search for and hire new employees. The challenge is being made more difficult b...

November 21, 2017
Mini Excavators
Dig Without Danger: A Step-by-Step Process for Safe Excavation

According to 2015 statistics compiled by the Common Ground Alliance, a utility line is damaged every six minutes across the United States. T...

November 8, 2017
Business and Software
Snow Industry Outlook: From Worker Shortages to Safety Training, Identifying Market Challenges and Trends

Fall is in the air, and winter is just around the corner. Snow season is officially here, so snow and ice management professionals should be...

November 7, 2017
Compact Tractors
5 Tips for Buying A Used Compact Tractor

New Doesn’t Mean You Have to Purchase a Model That’s Brand New Growth. Diversification. Simply upgrading. Every business has num...

November 3, 2017
Business and Software
Foreign Equipment VS. Financial Risk: Learn when Buying Unfamiliar Brands of Imported Machinery Is a Wise Investment

Imported equipment is defined here as engine-driven products that are made overseas — perhaps a product type not available from United...

November 1, 2017
Tractors
Get Snow Ready: Prepare and Maintain Your Compact Tractor for Work During the Winter Months

Fall is in the air, and snow is undoubtedly on its way in many parts of the country. Whether you’re planning to use your compact tract...

October 23, 2017
Business and Software
Wacker Neuson Dedicated Dumpers Help out at the U.S. Open

Wacker Neuson’s 5- and 6-Ton Units Support Premier Golf The quiet farm community of Harford, Wis., took center stage of the golf world...

October 20, 2017
Attachments
Grade School: Skid Steer Blades, Box Scrapers and Rakes Tackle Soil Preparation

Contractors use many tools and attachments for grading, leveling and removing debris from a site. Each one offers its own unique features an...

October 11, 2017
Compact Tool Carriers
Job Story: Ditch Witch’s SK800 Spearheads Landscaping Projects in Historic Michigan

Mackinac Island, Mich., located in Lake Huron between the state’s upper and lower peninsulas, is known for its wide-ranging architectu...

October 10, 2017
Hand Tools
An All-in-One Solution: Jobsites Are Busy Places, and You Need One Tool to Handle More than Just...

Contractors and service truck operators know that jobsite needs can vary from day to day, so it’s important to have a wide variety of ...

October 6, 2017
Compact Track Loaders
Learn how to buy a compact track loader

Everyone loves versatile tools. It’s a big reason why compact track loaders are so popular with today’s contractors, who can use...

September 19, 2017
Backhoes
Backhoe Maintenance 101: Common Sense Routines and a Basic Understanding of Tier 4 Changes

  While backhoes are a staple in many large fleets where they are cared for by a full-time fleet manager, they are equally — if n...

September 7, 2017
Mini Excavators
Automated Excavators: Six Ways to Get Easy ROI Utilizing Machine Control Systems

With each new model year, equipment is becoming more technology-rich — adding new standard features and optional add-ons that promise ...

September 6, 2017
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