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Concrete Equipment & Products
Concrete Contractor's 2024 Top Products Winners
Award winners of Concrete Contractor magazine's 2024 Top Products.
Business
How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in 2024
Sustainability
CEMEX Partners With Heavy Equipment Manufacturers on Cleanup Race
Business
Oshkosh to Acquire AUSA
Concrete
Construction Industry's Water Problem
Construction Technology
Simple Construction Apps to Solve Common Problems
Recommended
Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.
Business
Ways to Promote, Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day in Schools, Businesses
Skilled trade jobs often offer excellent pay, as well as benefits and healthcare.
Labor & Workforce Development
Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change
BILT released a research report that indicated that over 30% of the respondents said recent hires would resonate best with immersive digital training and yet it currently only makes up 2% of the present training methods.
Featured Videos
Equipment
Check Out the All-New Volvo Excavators
Get your edge and move ahead of the pack.
No Edge Lines
No Edge Lines Season 2 Is Going Places
Pavement Maintenance
PAVE/X Pulse: The Importance of Project Pre-Planning
Video Network
EDCO Equipment: Profit in 30 Rental Days. Guaranteed.
FCP Video Library
Caterpillar Upgrades Its Highway Class Tandem Rollers
Video Network
How Fleetwatcher is Helping Contractors Work Smarter
Latest
Infrastructure
How to Get High Friction Surfaces Without the High Cost
Expanded shale, clay and slate (ESCS) lightweight aggregate have a high retention rate, better wet-road traction, and the ability to reduce the amount of emulsion necessary to reseal a road.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Concrete Contractor's 2024 Top Products Winners
Award winners of Concrete Contractor magazine's 2024 Top Products.
Business
How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in 2024
Understand the key strategies to overcome workforce challenges in the construction industry in 2024.
Pressure Washers
Jetstream Releases J-Force Waterblasting Tool
The J-Force Waterblasting Tool uses seven jets to clean and clear scale, hard carbon and polymer, sludge or other blockages in pipes with 90-degree bends.
Sustainability
CEMEX Partners With Heavy Equipment Manufacturers on Cleanup Race
Construction companies Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Hilti, Trimble and others are working together to host the largest construction and cleantech startup competition to date.
Lifting Equipment
Stellar Offers NXT68 Hooklift and Bumper
The NXT68 offers a load height of 12.5 in. and various capacities, including 68,000 lbs. at 62-in. hook height, 57,000 lbs. at 54-in. hook height and 68,000-lb. dump capacity.
Towable Compressors (85 Cfm and larger)
Sullivan-Palatek Showcases D375PHKR Portable Air Compressor
Powered by a 134-hp Kohler Tier 4 final engine, the D375PHKR delivers 375 cfm at 150 psi during use.
Business
Oshkosh to Acquire AUSA
AUSA products will enhance the JLG line of telehandlers. The companies began partnering in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.
Business
Volvo CE Offers More Services with New Stake in Software Company
VizaLogix offers products that are different from and, in some cases, complementary to Volvo services.
Concrete
Construction Industry's Water Problem
This pressing situation raises crucial questions about the future of water consumption and the potential for the construction sector to pivot toward more sustainable practices.
Construction Technology
Simple Construction Apps to Solve Common Problems
Contractors and equipment fleets are adopting enterprise software and technology that can change the business, but these lightweight apps address specific pain points with minimal disruption and cost.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Renewable Lubricants Unveils Bio-Process Oils
Bio-Process Oils are biodegradable, renewable and fire resistant, as well as EPA and ISO 1400 compliant.
Business
Trimble Acquires Flashtract to Add Tech
The tech is designed to improve payment and info between GCs and subcontractors.
Construction Safety
How Builders Can Improve Site Safety
While 80% of large contractors offer programs for substance use or mental health, only 29% of small companies offer these programs, and 52% of contractors wish they had more resources for managing mental health.
Business
4 Keys to Construction Financial Management in 2024
Whether it is coping with fluctuating materials costs or navigating multi-state compliance demands, the financial management workflow within the construction industry is one of the most hectic throughout the business world.
Business
6th Construction Worker Recovered in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Responders have located the sixth victim in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Rebar Accessories & Equipment
MAX USA Launches RB443T TwinTier Cordless Rebar Tying Tool
The RB443T features an integrated autoload assist mechanism, which accelerates wire loading.
Cutoff Saws
Milwaukee Tool Launches M18 FUEL 6.5-in. Circular Saw
When paired with Milwaukee’s M18 REDLITHHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC6.0 Battery, the cordless saw delivers up to 300 cuts per charge.
Equipment
Eliminate Rework With Equipment & Technology
Roadbuilders are most likely to be early adopters of the latest paving train models or technologies.
Landscaping Attachments
Manitou Introduces Woodcracker Tree Saw with Grapple for Rotating Telehandlers
The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+.
Safety Equipment - Other
Freightliner Adds Backup Alerts to Plus Series Trucks
Available as a factory-installed safety option, the passive system includes a 7-inch integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor to meet the needs of hard-working drivers across a multitude of applications.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Freightliner 114SD Plus
The Freightliner Trucks 114SD Plus is built for severe duty: packed with power and ready for work.
Power
Kohler Energy Established, Independent from Kohler Co.
Kohler Co. and the global investment firm Platinum Equity announced that they have closed the transaction to establish a separate, independent business known as Kohler Energy.
Portable Lighting
Quasar 360 Balloon Light
The Quasar 360 patented unique latch and slide assembly comes in at only 16 lbs.
Equipment
Check Out the All-New Volvo Excavators
Get your edge and move ahead of the pack.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Freightliner M2 112
The Freightliner M2 112 Plus is ideal for regional and in-town routes.
Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6
Freightliner M2 106 Plus
With up to 55 degrees of wheel cut and a swept-back bumper, the M2 106 Plus provides maneuverability in narrow city streets, busy job sites and other tight situations.
Scissor Lift
Snorkel Showcases New S3013 MINI Electric Scissor Lift
Equipped with an extendable platform as standard, the S3013 MINI features a roll-out deck extension and 600-lb. maximum platform capacity.
Construction Technology
Trimble Launches R780 GNSS Smart Antenna
Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.
Labor & Workforce Development
5 Trends in Construction Worker Background Checks
Keeping a close eye on these trends will not only safeguard construction firms from being blindsided with liabilities, but will provide them with direction as they build their plan and adapt their background check policies for the new year to come.