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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
Learn How a Mini Excavator Can Tackle Boulder Retention Wall Construction

Never underestimate a mini excavator. They are right-sized machines that offer versatility and power in a variety of applications beyond dig...

January 25, 2021
Business and Software
AEM: Five Predictions for an Unpredictable 2021

By Paul Wilson, senior director of commercial development, Industrial IoT Division, ZTR What’s in store for the construction industry?...

January 25, 2021
Attachments
Out on the Limb Tree Service Finds Stability with Black Splitter S2 800

By Brian M. Fraley, Fraley Construction Marketing  Out on the Limb Tree Service LLC has built up a large contingent of trucks and equip...

January 14, 2021
Compact Track Loaders
Track Tips: Insights into Managing a Compact Track Loader’s Rubber Treads

Track maintenance is vital to the performance and uptime of your compact track loader. By training your operators, inspecting and cleaning t...

January 13, 2021
Business and Software
Critical Equipment Preparation Tips for Long-Term Winter Storage

Winter conditions can be harsh on construction equipment, tools, and machinery. Even gear that was designed for use outdoors, capable of wit...

December 18, 2020
Business and Software
Updated Arc Flash PPE Hoods and Face Shields Improve User Comfort and Safety

By Franko Gregory and Dwayne Somers, Cementex Products Inc. Arc flash incidents are of major concern for personnel working with energized eq...

December 17, 2020
covid-19
CDC Changes Quarantine Periods for COVID-19

Effective December 2, the CDC provided an avenue for employees to reduce the “close contact” 14-day quarantine rule to either se...

December 4, 2020
Business and Software
11 Tips for Maintaining Equipment in Colder Weather

Article compiled by Equipment Trader 1. Inspect Equipment Daily Because extreme temperatures can significantly impact your equipment, start ...

December 1, 2020
Attachments
Making Kwik Work: Oklahoma Utility Relies on a Mini Ex and This Unique Long-Armed Vegetation Management Attachment

How do you manage vegetation along 5,200 miles of right-of-way? As efficiently as possible. At least that’s the motto of Northeast Okl...

November 23, 2020
Features
Five Reasons to Consider Compact Wheeled Excavators

By Matthew McLean, Product Manager, Excavators, Volvo Construction Equipment Wheeled excavators have been staples in construction fleets thr...

November 18, 2020
Features
What You Need to Know About Prepping Your UTV for Winter

By Bryan Falkner, Product Support Manager, KIOTI Tractor After a long summer, cooler temperatures are finally making their way to many parts...

November 17, 2020
Business and Software
Ground Penetrating Radar for Utility Locates Offers Safety, Efficiency and Revenue Benefits

Residential and commercial inspectors, plumbing and utility contractors, and electricians are finding the use of ground penetrating radar (G...

November 12, 2020
Business and Software
GPS Tracking Enables Social Distancing, Optimal Landscaper Fleet Productivity During Pandemic

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, landscaper business owners and fleet managers still need to manage their fleets, but may not want to go...

November 11, 2020
Business and Software
Five Reasons You’ll Benefit From Renting Equipment

The right equipment is essential for construction work. However, over a long enough period, your fleet of vehicles and other machines may st...

November 6, 2020
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