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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

Hand Tools
Roller Screeds: Common Questions Answered

Concrete work is nothing new. Contractors have been perfecting the art of concrete pours for many years, combining new technology with their...

July 1, 2020
OEM Systems
Keep Your Truck Running Smoothly This Summer by Using High Quality Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Safely Purchasing, Handling and Storing API Certified DEF is Important As restrictions are being lifted across most states in the country an...

June 18, 2020
Aerial Lifts Genie scissor lift pre-operational checks
Elevate Daily Maintenance on Your Scissor Lifts with This Thorough Schedule

Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), which are designed to elevate workers and tools to work at height, are some of the most frequently ...

June 9, 2020
Mini Excavators Ditch Witch HX30G vacuum excavator
Here Are Five Tips for Renting a Vacuum Excavator

Know Your Ideal Tank Size: One specific item you will need to understand before renting a vacuum excavator is your ideal debris tank size. L...

June 4, 2020
Industry Events
The Utility Expo Is More than Just a New Name

What started in 1964 in Elburn, Ill. as a way for Illinois Bell to get equipment manufacturers to show off their latest and greatest to its ...

June 2, 2020
Features
Work Truck Trailering: What You Need to Know

Trailering behind vocational trucks is often taken for granted. For instance, Class 8 drivers in over-the-road and less-than-truckload appli...

May 28, 2020
Hand Tools
Welding Wisdom: Optimize Engine Drive Performance with These 4 Factors

Your engine drive is a workhorse that lets you complete a wide range of jobs in the field — from multiprocess welding and gouging to p...

May 26, 2020
Hand Tools
Handheld Auger Troubleshooting: Addressing the Issue of an Auger that Won’t Turn

Mechanical drills are multi-functional, quick and efficient, making them a top choice among contractors and rental centers. However, their m...

May 13, 2020
Compact Track Loaders ASV RT120
Optimized for Forestry Work: Six Tips to Outfit a Compact Track Loader for Vegetation Management Applications

Spring is just around the corner and that means land clearing contractors will be out in full force. While many jobs can be fulfilled using ...

April 22, 2020
Business and Software
Equipped To Do More: Vermeer Focuses on Making a Positive Impact During COVID-19 Crisis

When adversity strikes, it’s easy to see what you can’t control. It’s far more difficult to recognize what you can control...

April 21, 2020
Features
Small Size, Big Benefits: How Compact Drills Add More Opportunities for Water Well Drillers

It’s common knowledge that time is money and that’s why an off-season isn’t an option for water well drillers. At the end ...

April 20, 2020
Hand Tools
Top Methods for Boring: Four Ways to Bore Under a Paved Surface

Installing something below a paved surface sounds like a daunting task. While breaking and repairing the surface is one approach to adding p...

April 15, 2020
Mini Excavators
Showdown! Demolition Robots vs. Compact Excavators with Breakers

With cutting-edge technology enhancing efficiency and safety on a number of jobsite applications, hydraulic breakers might seem a bit dull i...

April 14, 2020
Attachments Kioti tractor
Tackling the Turf: The Major Mowing and Cutting Implements for Compact Utility Tractors

Compact utility tractors have the ability to perform an abundance of tasks — making them go-to machines for many professionals and hom...

April 7, 2020
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