February 2009 Table of Contents

Features

• 10Building the Business: Little Leadership
  It's the smallest workplace gestures that make the biggest difference in employee morale
• 14Special Feature: Lights...Power...Action!
  Powerful lighting systems and brawny portable generators and air compressors keep construction sites humming 24/7
• 16Featured Contractor: Engineered for Success
  Wisconsin homebuilder Blenker Companies turns to component manufacturing to smooth out economic ups and downs
• 20Special Feature: Rack 'em Up
  A well-organized van or truck can make parts, tools easier to find and your day safer and more productive

Columns

• 6From the Editor: Web Wise
  Your excavation or construction business home page is a great place to test inexpensive marketing tactics
• 8Office Matters: If it's Necessary to Trim Staff ...
  Proceed carefully and thoughtfully when business conditions require you to terminate workers
• 12EQ Performance: Taking Charge
  Follow this practical advice to make sure your vehicle or machine batteries won't let you down when you need them most