Top 4 Trowels for Masonry Work
If you’ve been a bricklayer for a while, you probably have a brand of trowel you prefer over others. But what makes one trowel better than another? The short answer […]
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Cat to close Waco Work Tools plant, cut 200 jobs
Sensors on the bucket, stick and boom can automate the digging process resulting in perfect slopes and trenches. With the better part of a year and a few consecutive positive […]
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What’s an IRA, Anyway? Retirement Funds for Contractors
One of the perks of being self-employed is that you call all the shots. You don’t have a boss breathing down your neck, questioning you about where you’ve been, why […]
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Ritchie Bros.’ record-breaking $279M Orlando auction wasn’t just bigger—it offered a whole new virtual experience
An aerial view of Ritchie Bros.’ 2018 Orlando auction. As the number of lots to be put up for auction at Ritchie Bros. 2018 Orlando auction kept rising higher and […]
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The Ins and Outs of Windows and Doors
There’s a lot more to doors and windows than meets the eye. If you’re wondering how much doors and windows can really change over time, you might be astounded by […]
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New Year, New Payment Methods: 3 Options for Accepting Payments
It’s a new era for getting paid: no longer are you stuck waiting for a check in the mail after completing a job. With all the options available to general […]
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Refuse to Disappoint: Top 6 Things Home Inspectors Hate
As a contractor, you obviously take pride in the work that you do. Quality work equals happy customers, after all, and happy customers equal more work down the line. If […]
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Volvo ‘H-Series 2.0’ updates bring new transmission, faster cycles to 4 loaders
Volvo construction equipment has unveiled some major changes to its H-Series wheel loaders, including a new transmission and load-sensing hydraulics. Dubbed the ‘H-Series 2.0’ updates, Volvo says the improvements bring […]
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Cat appoints new VP of Building Construction Products division
953K. Photo: Cat Caterpillar Inc. announced the appointment of Tony Fassino as vice president of its Building Construction Products (BCP) Division. Fassino replaces Ken Hoefling, who recently left the company […]
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Fecon opens up its dealer portal to end-use customers
FeconConnect Fecon is now allowing end-use customers access to the web portal called FeconConnect, which previously could be accessed only by its dealers. That means customers registering their products with […]
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