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World of Concrete 2023
Celebrate how far you’ve come and discover the innovation helping our community evolve, endure, and thrive at WOC 2023, which takes place Jan. 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Highlights
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7 Signs Your Concrete Company May Be At Risk
What are the signs—other than loud and clear financial figures—that your contracting company might be in for troubles ahead? The Family Business Institute's Wayne Rivers shares insights that could help keep you from heading down an unproductive...
OSHA documents on a desk.
How to Handle OSHA Citations
Educating yourself on the best ways to respond to an OSHA citation can help your business in the long run. Here are some things to keep in mind when dealing with an OSHA citation.
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4 Implications of Hybrid Work for Concrete Contractors
While employers may be accommodating—and perhaps celebrating—the flexibility of a hybrid workforce, there are legal issues to consider when implementing this at your own concrete contracting company. Trent Cotney of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants...
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10 Fuel-Saving Tips to Survive High Prices
With diesel prices showing more volatility than ever before, EquipmentWatch has released a simple guide to help fleet managers cope with high fuel prices. Check out these tips that can save your bottom line.
Team of concrete construction workers lowering slabs into place on job site
Why Chemistry Matters to Concrete Contractors
Does it matter how well the team members at your contracting company work together? Does it matter if the team has chemistry? Wayne Rivers, of the Family Business Institute, calls on the expertise of baseball stats pro Bill James to explain why...
World of Concrete 2022 featured an abundance of exhibitors and product demonstrations at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Equipment Buyers Losing Some Confidence
At the beginning of the year, Construction Equiptment's survey reported that 32.7% of respondents expected to expand their fleets. That number fell to 26.9% in the mid-year survey.
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