Business | For Construction Pros

Five Ways to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges in the Asphalt Industry

Asphalt paving and construction operations are essential to keeping our economy running. From face coverings to social distancing, workers need to protect themselves and their co-workers from the Coronavirus. Here's how.

Screen Shot 2020 07 14 At 3 51 45 Pm

Biden Unveils His Plans to Rebuild Infrastructure & Create Jobs

The Democratic presidential candidate released his "Build Back Better" plan to put $2 trillion into green infrastructure and energy over four years and create millions of jobs.

Execute Jobs On-Time and On-Budget

Execute Jobs On-Time and On-Budget

Improve your bottom line with insights driven by real-time visibility on one platform. Samsara is a complete fleet management solution.

Marcum

Marcum Survey Shows Positive Outlook for Construction Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 Marcum National Construction Survey reflects a positive outlook by respondents about the current and future state of the industry

Combo Graph June 20

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Up in June

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.1 months in June, an increase of 0.2 months from May’s reading.

Ec Be Oy Wk Aa Ud79

Q3 Update to 2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Improvement In Equipment and Software Investment

Investment in equipment and software is projected to improve relative to the first half of the year as businesses reopen.

Combo Graph June 20

ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Rises in June as Contractor Optimism Grows

Nearly every region saw an increase in backlog in June, and confidence among construction leaders regarding staffing levels, profit margins and sales grew.

Matthew Shergalis

CRSI Announces New Northeast Region Manager

CRSI announced the addition of Matthew Shergalis, PE, as its new Northeast Region Manager.

Brokk offers on-demand training options designed to help existing customers improve efficiency and safety in a number of applications, top-down demolition, concrete cutting, process and foundry.

Brokk Offers Jobsite Safety, Productivity Training Program

Brokk is offering training for jobsite safety and productivity.

Execute Jobs On-Time and On-Budget

Execute Jobs On-Time and On-Budget

Improve your bottom line with insights driven by real-time visibility on one platform. Samsara is a complete fleet management solution.

Ant Rozetsky Tbnqu6s A0bg Unsplash

OSHA Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat

By implementing George Hedley's recommended field standards, he says a contractor's productivity will improve by at least 10%.

Set Simple Standards to Improve Field Productivity and Reduce Costs

Each step or standard will reduce your costs by small percentage points which will add up to large overall improvements that make a real difference.

Labor Iq National Outlook By Industry

Construction Economic and Employment Outlook with ThinkWhy’s Jay Denton

A look at trends in construction employment prior to the pandemic and how things have changed, the latest employment data and what the future may hold.

About 25 educational sessions are scheduled led by industry experts and covering issues from cracking and fiber reinforcement to job costing and managing a concrete business during COVID-19.

5 Reasons to Attend the Concrete Foundations Virtual Convention 2020

Concrete Foundations Association's annual convention is virtual this year.

Maxresdefault 5f0cbcbb61be8

[VIDEO] Keeping Your Crew Safe During COVID-19

Video tutorial shows what road construction workers can do to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Joey Csunyo Nw G Me Nu Dm0 Unsplash

Is It Time to Expand Your Construction Business Territory?

If construction work in your traditional territory is scarce, you may have to expand your business territory - but consider the risks first.

Office 594132 1920

3 Steps to Take Before Succession Planning

Many business owners today do not adequately plan their succession.

American Flags And Pins On White Background 4669109

Infrastructure Being Discussed as Part of Campaign Policy

Both major party presidential candidates are ramping up infrastructure rhetoric and making transportation a hot topic as the November election draws closer.

Nda Crew Member At Cook County Hospital 2

Renovating and Repurposing the 103-year-old Cook County Hospital

Kinsale Contracting Group was contracted to perform asbestos, lead mitigation of all lead surfaces to make way for reconstruction, and select demolition of the dilapidated hospital in Chicago.

David Law Sd 34z9t13g Unsplash (1)

4 Steps Contractors Can Take When They Can’t Stand the Heat

Heat hazards can get your construction company in hot water if you fail to address them. Here are four tips from safety expert John Meola to protect both your workers and your business.

Jim Fraser Explains How Coronavirus Threatens Construction Loans

Built Technology’s construction lending software tracked the progress of projects since many were placed on hold with the COVID shutdowns.

Execute Jobs On-Time and On-Budget

Execute Jobs On-Time and On-Budget

Improve your bottom line with insights driven by real-time visibility on one platform. Samsara is a complete fleet management solution.

538ded37c07a803df400017e zumtobel group award 2014 300dpi bamboo dl 0 5703d8b993a5f

Bamboo Helps Make Concrete Both Stronger & More Sustainable

Abundant, sustainable and extremely resilient, bamboo has potential to become an ideal steel replacement for concrete reinforcement.

G Tech Studiokit 704x536

GTech Clean Disinfectant Spray

Disinfectant sprays leave microscopic protective barrier for keeping workspaces and hands virus- and bacteria-free

ThinkWhy’s Jay Denton Provides Mid-2020 Construction Economic and Employment Outlook

Jay Denton assesses the trends in construction employment leading up to the pandemic and how things have changed.

Before hiring legal counsel, make sure you ask, and get answers, to some serious questions.

Questions to Ask a Construction Lawyer Before Hiring

Before you hire a construction lawyer ask these 10 questions to make sure they have the experience and are the best fit for your needs.

Building Construction Building Site Constructing 2469

Report: Surprising Issues Impacting Heavy Construction During COVID-19

Data from The Civil Quarterly (TCQ), a new publication from Dodge Data & Analytics, reveals contractors in this sector are facing supply chain issues and other challenges in keeping jobsites going during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ppi Graph June 20

ABC: Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise Again in June

Nonresidential construction input prices rose by 2.3% for the month, the increase in prices was driven primarily by energy, with the largest increase coming from crude petroleum.

Spancrete Erik Varnadoe

Spancrete Promotes Erik Varnadoe to Vice President of Precast Operations

Spancrete has promoted Erik Varnadoe to Vice President of Precast Operations.

Four basic employee recognition, bonus and incentive compensation programs include thank-you awards, gifts, incentive compensation and profit sharing.

How to Choose the Right Incentive Program for Your Construction Company

Your bonus and incentive compensation program can be the key to improving your bottom line or can be a drain on cash flow and employee morale

Sky Jacks

Point of Rental Joins Forces with South Africa's SkyJacks

SkyJacks looks forward to using Point of Rental’s intuitive inventory management systems and automating processes throughout their business.

Annotation 2020 07 09 124540

Contractors' Guide to Heat Safety Management From Safety Expert John Meola

Safety expert John Meola delves into the critical topic of heat stress management and how construction leaders can protect not only their employees but their businesses by putting a proper plan and procedures in place.

Mike Ferguson

Multiquip Announces Retirement of Mike Ferguson

Multiquip senior director of Concrete Equipment Group retires after 37 years.