January/February 2004
Vol 6, No 1

These Are a Few of My Fa-vo-rite Tools! Excavator Attachments Are Grappling With Reality
It's pretty easy to slam a bucket against a building and knock it down; the trick is to do it quickly and efficiently, leaving a concise pile that can be removed or processed without wasted motion.
By David Engle

The Rapid Growth in Hydroexcavation
The hydroexcavation method safely exposes utilities and can dig for other purposes.
By Daniel C. Brown

Limited Movements
The space available for work will affect both machines and workers.
By Paul Hull

High-Tech Tools for Underworld Detectives
Just because something is out of sight doesn't mean it should be out of mind—especially if you're in the excavating business and want to avoid some very unpleasant surprises.
By Greg Northcutt

Job-Site Reconnaissance
Breaking into an underground cavern might conjure dreams of Treasure Island for some, but having it happen during a road project would turn dreams into nightmares.
By Marsha DeClue

Companies That Get the Jobs Done and the Software They Use to Do It
We all know that moving dirt takes time, talent, and tenacity. Moving numbers to successfully bid grading and excavating jobs takes all of that and more.
By Colleen Madonna Flood Williams

Heavy-Equipment Maintenance Options:
Outsource It or Do It Yourself?
Second in a two-part series: advantages, tradeoffs, and best practices when doing your own maintenance.
By David Engle

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