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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

Compact Track Loaders John deere Topcon grade control 1
Saskatchewan’s Warman Excavating Utilizes Topcon 3D Grade Control and a John Deere Track Loader to Build New...

Many are attracted to the yin and yang lifestyle of having a cozy country home with easy access to the excitement of a vibrant city. That se...

October 31, 2019
Business and Software
The Real Reason Construction Companies Fail

The Small Business Administration (SBA) identifies a huge failure rate among start-up companies: Roughly 20 percent fail in the first year R...

October 24, 2019
Business and Software Hydronic surface heaters
Feel the Heat: Forget the Cold and Keep Work Going with Jobsite Heating Solutions

  The days are shorter, and there is a chill in the air. This signals the time when contractors in cold weather climates hurry to finis...

October 23, 2019
Business and Software SnowEx attachment on skid steer
Snow Industry Outlook: With Winter Approaching SIMA Looks at the Upcoming Season’s Trends and Challenges

For snow and ice management professionals, fall brings anticipation mixed with some trepidation for what’s to come. Whether you see wi...

October 21, 2019
Business and Software ride-on lawn mover
What Lies Ahead: Key Trends in the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is the advocacy voice for the outdoor power equipment industry, representing power equipment, s...

October 14, 2019
Mini Excavators Hyundai 35Z 9A compact excavator
Digging in the Cold: Tips for Winterizing Your Compact Excavator

As winter approaches, business slows down for many contractors who live in areas where freeze laws prohibit earthmoving activity. Whether or...

October 9, 2019
Hand Tools Ariens snow blower
Here’s How You Choose a Snow Blower in 2019

AriensCo Provides a Buying Guide in a Market Full of Interesting Options If this season’s snowfall totals are predicted to be anything...

October 8, 2019
Engines engine oil being tested in a lab
Explaining Oil: We Delve into the Essential Diesel Engine Lubricant, Coolant and Cleaner

With the wide usage of diesel engines powering many types of compact equipment these days, it’s crucial to understand the precious oil...

October 7, 2019
OEM Systems
Five Misconceptions about Drones and Site Prep Construction Projects

Attend the education session “Drones on Construction Sites for All Contractors” on Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 3-4 p.m. at CON...

October 3, 2019
Aerial Lifts MEWP operator training
Elevating Beyond Education: MEWP Operator Training Is Not the Finish Line, It’s the Starting Line

Many users and owners of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs, formerly known as aerial work platforms or AWPs) believe that operator trai...

September 17, 2019
Attachments grade control attachment
Level Up: Let’s Boost Our Collective Knowledge on Grade Control Systems for Attachments

The terms “grade control” and “machine control” are often used interchangeably. We will use the term grade control f...

September 11, 2019
Compressors pavement breaker with compressor
Hot and Cold: Tips for Operating Gen Sets, Compressors and Light Towers in Varying Temperatures

As the summer heat continues in September and the colder fall months loom, it’s a good time to talk about hot and cold temperature flu...

September 9, 2019
Business and Software
AEC Firms Race to Come Up With Innovative Solutions to Skills Gap in the Industry

The fear of jobs in the construction and manufacturing industry being automated by machines has never been higher, but research shows these ...

September 5, 2019
Compact Track Loaders Mitch Zumbach with John Deere equipment with EH control system
The 4th Way: John Deere Reengineered Its Three-Way Switchable EH Controls for Handicapped Operators

Mitch Zumbach and his father, Doran, owners of Z Valley Grain farm near Coggon, Iowa, love what they do. “During the summer, I’l...

September 4, 2019
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