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How Contractors Are Solving Labor Shortages with Compact Equipment in Maine

a crew uses a miniskid with forks attachment to move a pallet of cement landscaping blocks.

Contractors across Maine and New England are facing one of the biggest workforce challenges in decades. Skilled labor is harder to find, labor costs continue to rise, and project demands keep growing. Rather than relying solely on hiring more workers, many contractors are turning to compact equipment and mini skid steers to increase productivity, reduce manual labor, and complete more projects with smaller crews.