Rod DickensBased in Madison, WI, Rod Dickens is a freelance writer specializing in the construction industry.From the Author - Page 6PavingBuying Your First PaverType of work, long-range plans dictate gravity-fed or self-propelled machine.AttachmentsContractors' Choice: Attachments add to productivity and profitabilityAttachments add to productivity and profitability.MillingEquipment Maintenance: Milling MachinesMilling machine maintenance pays big dividends.Worksite EquipmentSaw Maintenance TipsMaintenance tips to keep saws in top condition all season long.SweepingClean Sweepers Sweep Clean!Cleaning out your sweeper daily will improve the quality and detect problems.StripingHeat Up Sales with ThermoplasticThe return in thermoplastic technology is well worth the investment for pavement contractors looking to capitalize on a growing niche market.Compaction EquipmentSmall asphalt rollers need to be versatile, productive, and reliableMany of the smaller rollers will soon be equipped, if they aren't already, with features that rival their larger counterparts.BlowersDebris-removing wheeled blowers are part of the cleanup and surface prep team.A look at new and interesting features on today's walk-behing blowers.Previous PagePage 6 of 6