Employers

Move to Certification Based Compensation to Keep Technicians

5/10/2024Mike Brennan
The heart of any well-run construction equipment organization begins with machinery that must perform as intended. Talented, trained, and resolute professionals committed to keeping that equipment operating are essential for the organization to be fully operational and productive. For decades, th...

North Dakota Demo Event Promotes Education in Construction

5/10/2024Harlee Hewitt
Approximately 100 students and participants operated dozers, skid steers, cranes, and excavators with the help from local construction workers during a demo day presented by the North Dakota Construction Leadership Council (NDCLC).According to a report from Valleynewslive.com, the aim of the even...

How to Hire Technicians for the Long Term

5/09/2024Mike Brennan
Technicians are the lifeblood of the organization s maintenance team. They execute timely and efficient maintenance and repairs on the fleet s equipment. They analyze diagrams and schematics, and inspect for known as well as undetected mechanical and operational concerns. The corrective actions t...

Crew Collaborative: Cultivating the Next Construction Generation

5/09/2024Harlee Hewitt
You can t be what you don t see, and one industry organization is determined to change that for young people and their education on the construction trades.Since its inception following Conexpo 2020, Crew Collaborative has focused on its mission of recruiting the next generation of construction p...