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The August issue of Construction Business Owner is available online now! Learn about effective leadership, managing cash flow challenges, equipment leasing, and choosing the right gear and apparel for your jobsite. This month also marks CBO’s 20th anniversary! Starting on p. 11, take a special look at the brand’s journey. Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/e_hzGPKa

With a wide array of equipment available on the market, it can be difficult to select the best option. Bobcat Company’s Mike Fitzgerald walks through skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini track loaders and compact wheel loaders and their key features. Discover how to defeat decision fatigue and choose the right loader for your fleet. https://lnkd.in/efUMuzns

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U.S. transportation systems are long overdue for an upgrade, and the influx of infrastructure funding could cause a construction boom with a competitive bidding space. So how can you position your company to take on these new projects? Tech will be a key tool for contractors looking to stand out among the competition. Check out this guide from Colonial Surety Company's Wayne Nunziata. https://lnkd.in/g-rnW9jK

In 1979, McDonald’s launched its first Happy Meal, the Sony Walkman arrived on the music scene and CompuServe introduced a dial-up service for consumers — a precursor to our digital world. During this time of innovation, Keith Kothmann founded CCM - Construction Cost Management, Inc. CCM has provided construction estimating and consulting services for the last four decades. From favorite projects to lessons learned, check out Kothmann’s reflections on building his company and staying successful in the construction industry for more than 45 years. https://lnkd.in/e3N_-PW8

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