In a recent report issued by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and USG Corporation, 91% of contractors said they had a moderate to difficult time filling positions with skilled workers. The skilled labor shortage is expected to worsen as construction demands rise. With fewer young people entering the construction trade and an aging workforce rapidly retiring, the shortage will continue unless employers incentivize trade careers.

Paving in cold weather can present significant challenges. With a few adjustments and the right training, asphalt contractors can complete paving projects in cold weather without compromising the performance of the pavement. Use these tips to expand your paving business into colder months and gain a competitive advantage over your competitors.

Heavy equipment hauling offers a unique set of challenges for construction fleet managers. If you’re considering outsourcing transport for your heavy hauls, these are the factors you need to consider:

Cut-to-Length (CTL) logging is a popular alternative to traditional harvesting methods. If your logging company is considering moving toward cut-to-length harvesting methods, make sure you understand the pros and cons.

Staying ahead of the competition means keeping up with industry trends and adapting to new technology. Learn more about our top 5 construction industry trends that every contractor should watch in 2018.

From helping you win work to saving money on the jobs you’ve already won, construction drones can help you improve processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce costs. Here are five ways our construction customers find cost savings on the job site with drone technology.

The high cost of reworking a project can be greatly reduced or eliminated through grade control technology, including the use of GPS (Global Positioning System) and drones.

“What pattern are the controls in?” It’s a common question for those that rent excavators. For operators who are used to excavator controls or backhoe controls, using the opposite can be challenging and can cost productivity. Luckily, switching the control pattern on a John Deere excavator is quick and easy to do.

As your landscaping business grows, you’ll find you can tackle the toughest jobs by investing in the right attachments for your versatile compact track loader. With so many options, how do you decide what attachment in which to invest?

Rubber track replacement on compact track loaders can be a costly repair. Learn what you can do to extend the life of your tracks and reduce downtime on the jobsite.

The new addition to the G-Series of John Deere excavators is the best of both worlds – it meets the demand for small excavation equipment and the need for large-scale strength.

Lincoln County, Ore., has become the first county in the nation to ban spraying aerial pesticides. The ballot passed by a narrow margin in May 2017, superseding state and federal pesticide laws and regulations that would otherwise permit the aerial spraying of pesticides.

Considering adding biomass harvesting to your ever-growing timber harvesting business? The wood left behind by your crews is valuable and equates up to 25% - 30% of the total wood volume. Depending on the harvesting equipment in your fleet and the biomass harvesting method, typically only one piece of biomass harvesting equipment is required to expand your business.

When it comes to grading work, no machine outperforms the John Deere 764 high-speed dozer.

Forest landowners want to limit residual stand damage (RSD) during selective harvests and logging contractors should too. How exactly does this damage happen? You’d be surprised. Don’t worry though, we’ll go over the different types of logging damage and offer advice on how to limit RSD so you can maintain your reputation and secure more contracts.