Blog 2026

How to Get More Landscaping Jobs and Grow Your Business

khamlin@southeasternequip.com (Kyle Hamlin) — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:38:08 GMT

Let’s be honest for a second. Anyone with a truck and a weekend to spare can call themselves a landscaper. But if you want to move past the neighbor’s flower bed and start winning the big residential and commercial contracts, you need more than just a mower and a positive attitude.

The Essential Guide to Undercarriage Services: Keeping Your Equipment Running Smoothly

khamlin@southeasternequip.com (Kyle Hamlin) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:42:41 GMT

Look, we get it. Nobody wakes up in the morning excited to crawl through the mud to stare at an excavator undercarriage. It’s dirty, tedious, and usually the last thing on your mind until something snaps in the middle of a job site.

Becoming a Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Salary, Training, and Outlook

khamlin@southeasternequip.com (Kyle Hamlin) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:27:59 GMT

Not everyone was built to spend forty hours a week staring at a spreadsheet in a cubicle. Some of us were born with grease under our fingernails and a need to figure out how things work, especially the big machines that keep our world moving.

2026 Construction Forecast: Innovations and Industry Trends

dlundy@southeasternequip.com (Dan Lundy) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:00:10 GMT

The construction industry is no longer just "moving dirt." As we head into 2026, the days of eyeballing a grade or guessing when a machine needs an oil change are officially in the rearview mirror.

Southeastern Equipment Revitalizes Michigan Operations with Focus on Trust, Uptime & Local Partnership

khamlin@southeasternequip.com (Kyle Hamlin) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:36:38 GMT

January 30th, 2026, Lansing and Detroit, MI—Southeastern Equipment Company (SEC) is officially signaling a new era for its Michigan operations. With a renewed focus on customer transparency and technical reliability, the company is doubling down on its commitment to the Lansing and Detroit communities, proving that while the name on the building has been a staple for decades, the service inside has never been stronger.

From Guesswork to Grade Work: How Trimble Machine Control Improves Every Jobsite

paige@thelandingpaige.com (Paige Lichtenwalter) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:01:16 GMT

Tired of your grade checking being a total stake in the ground? If you’re still relying on string lines, tireless manual checking, and the constant fear of over-digging, you know the truth: traditional grading methods are eating away at your profit margin. Every minute spent waiting for a grade check or redoing a cut is cash out of your pocket.

Southeastern Equipment Company Celebrates Sales Representative Scott Hartzell for Surpassing $100 Million in Lifetime Sales

khamlin@southeasternequip.com (Kyle Hamlin) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:21:04 GMT

January 9th, 2026, Cambridge, OH, - Southeastern Equipment Company is proud to honor long-time sales representative Scott Hartzell for achieving an extraordinary career milestone: exceeding $100 million in lifetime sales. Scott is the first person in Southeastern Equipment history to achieve this milestone, marking nearly 34 years of dedicated service to the company and its customers.

Southeastern Equipment Technicians Shine on the Global Stage at the 2025 KOBELCO Service Technical Contest

khamlin@southeasternequip.com (Kyle Hamlin) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:33:22 GMT

December 19, 2025, Cambridge, Ohio — Two Southeastern Equipment service technicians win service awards in global competition with hundreds of technicians.

6 Essential Tips for Aggregate Maintenance & Crusher Service

dlundy@southeasternequip.com (Dan Lundy) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:33:56 GMT

Keeping your aggregate crusher in top shape isn’t just about extending its lifespan — it’s about boosting productivity, reducing downtime, and making sure you aren’t leaving money on the quarry floor. Let’s face it, a crusher that’s running smoothly is a crusher that keeps your team happy.

AI in Construction: The Silent Partner Saving You Time (On-Site & In the Back Office)

paige@thelandingpaige.com (Paige Lichtenwalter) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:21:12 GMT

AI isn't just for sci-fi movies or Silicon Valley big shots anymore. It’s here, it’s working, and it’s already making a difference on job sites across the country.