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Pam Kleineke has been with Benjamin Media for 14 years, covering everything from construction equipment to wind and solar power to the crews that install utilities underground. Reach her at pkleineke@benjaminmedia.com.

Articles by Pam Kleineke

Business and Software
Winter Break Fun: Let’s Build a PVC Fort!

What You’ll Need Four 10-foot long ¾” PVC pipeEight T-jointsTen 90-degree elbow jointsBed SheetHand saw or jigsaw Steps 1...

December 31, 2020
Business and Software
Have a Little One Complaining About Bundling Up? Teach Them...

BRRRR, it’s cold outside! See what snow workers wear to stay warm. Layers! It’s better to have too many clothes than too li...

December 30, 2020
Business and Software
Even More Kid’s Fun: Let’s Make a Construction-Themed Ornament

Are you decking the halls for the holiday? Why not add a little construction fun?! We recently made an easy ornament that would make a great...

December 16, 2020
Business and Software
Kid’s Fun: Build Your Own Snow Globe!

Watch your favorite machine swirl in glitter in this fun project. Supplies: Jar with a lid that seals (we used a wide-mouth Mason jar)Figure...

December 15, 2020
Business and Software
Friday Fun: Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?

Need a fun weekend project? Read below to learn how to make fun snowman ornaments out of scrap wood. No actual snow required! What you&rsquo...

December 4, 2020
Business and Software
Kid’s Fun: Send Some Cheer with a Fun Construction Card

Make a fun card with foam shapes and give it to someone special this holiday season! What You’ll Need: Foam sheetsConstruction paperGl...

December 2, 2020
Business and Software
Make It Monday: Deck the Halls!

Grab your supplies and head to the kitchen. We’re making fun tool ornaments for the holidays. Supplies: 4 cups of all-purpose flour1 c...

November 30, 2020
Business and Software
Friday Fun: Let’s Make Some Paint Swirl Ornaments

The holidays are coming up quick! Let us help with a fun gift idea for the grandparents or even some extra decor for your home with paint sw...

November 20, 2020
Aerial Lifts
Up and Over: Compact Crawler Boom Rentals Help Crews Reach...

Compact crawler booms, also called spider lifts (depending on the manufacturer), give operators the ability to reach up and over to access e...

November 19, 2020
Business and Software
Kid’s Fun: Let’s Build a House!

Does the cooler weather have you stuck inside? Grab some mini marshmallows, toothpicks, straws and pipe cleaners and build some houses. Chec...

November 18, 2020
Track Loaders
Luxury Loaders: Dream Big and Pick Out the Ultimate Skid...

Tis the season to dream big. Imagine your wish list for a skid steer or track loader. What does it have? An enclosed heated cab? Grade contr...

November 16, 2020
Business and Software
Friday Fun: Buckets of Gratitude

We’re less than 3 weeks until Thanksgiving! And while crafty hand turkeys typically steal the show, we wanted to incorporate a little ...

November 6, 2020
Business and Software
Are the Kiddos Learning at Home? Practice Counting By Tens...

My daughter just completed a week of math lessons where she practiced counting by 10s. So to add a construction twist to it (because I just&...

October 14, 2020
Business and Software
Who Needs a Pumpkin Patch? Build Your Own Pumpkin!

Grab some scrap wood and make a fun fall project with your little ones. What you need: 2” by 4” SawSand paperPaintFoam brushesGl...

October 9, 2020