Wheel loader buying tips
Wheel loaders are often put to work on complex job sites where they must routinely back up, travel, and interact with other pieces of equipment while moving heavy loads. Selecting…
How to keep your construction business competitive in 2026
Whenever I look at the construction and rental equipment industry across Canada, I'm struck by the resilience and determination of our sector. Even with a cooling market and new challenges,…
The latest dozer and machine control solutions simplify operation
Expert dozer operators spend years fine-tuning their skills to master precision grading. To help operators with less experience develop confidence in the cab, OEMs are producing machines designed for smoother…
Rough-terrain cranes: new models built for smarter, safer lifting
Rough-terrain cranes continue to evolve with smarter controls, enhanced operator assistance, and safer performance for demanding environments. The latest models are built for increased productivity across construction, infrastructure, energy, mining,…
Field report: Construction industry highlights at CES 2026
Construction industry OEM heavyweights arrived at CES 2026 ready to show off cutting edge solutions that rise to the heady task of today's industry challenges, including labour, safety, and productivity…
A guide to soil compaction and soil compactors
For any construction project to stand the test of time, from a multi-story building to laying a new highway, a strong and stable base is non-negotiable. The strength comes from…
World of Concrete returns to Las Vegas
World of Concrete (WOC) returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center with an expanded exhibitor base, a broader range of product categories, and the most extensive education program in the…
‘Never Take It to a Body Shop:’ Man Gets Into Fender Bender. Then He Chooses to Just Collect the Insurance Check
“Keeps the resale value.” When an insurance company cuts you a check for collision damage, the expectation is simple: You’ll spend it fixing the car. But one driver is going…
Woman Goes Through the Car Wash. Then A Worker Steps In—Her Car’s Too Dirty
“This is a free car wash, mind you.” There’s something deeply satisfying about finally washing your car after putting it off for way too long. You notice every speck of…
‘Never Take It to a Body Shop:’ Man Gets Into Fender Bender. He Chooses to Collect an Insurance Check—and Hit the Junkyard Instead
“The most important fact of the repair not being on a Carfax… Keeps the resale value.” When an insurance company cuts you a check for collision damage, the expectation is…