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Why Construction Contractors Should Consider Selling to an ESOP
Garry Bartecki talked with ESOP expert Nathan Perkins about ESOPs, the state of the market, and what is impacting the market and decision-making.
Business
ABC Reveals Newly Elected 2024 National Chair
Rental Business Services
Simplify Your Rental Business for Optimal Efficiency
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 13: Maximize the Trade-In Value of Your Equipment
Business
2024 Military Friendly Rental & Construction Employers
Theft Prevention
Four Ways to Help Protect Your Business From Cyber Crimes
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Business
Bobcat Expands CTL, Skid Steer Manufacturing Footprint With New Factory
This new location was selected after extensive review and consideration of expansions at existing Bobcat locations, along with the potential for new developments at locations across the globe.
Business
3 Construction Trends You Can’t Ignore: Why a Former Congressman Sees a Building Revolution Coming
Soaring home prices, the nation’s most expensive property insurance market, high interest rates and increases in construction costs are all contributing to a housing affordability crisis in a state that cannot keep up with the demand.
Business
Construction Adds 16,000 Jobs in September
Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Business
Technology is Reshaping What it Means to Run a Lumber and Building Materials Business Successfully
Advancements in ecommerce, inventory management, business intelligence, machine intelligence, and sales and financial forecasting are reshaping the LBM landscape.
Business
Work Truck Manufacturer Introduces Engineering Program for College Students
The program spans a 12-week period, covering the summer months, and offers not only competitive compensation but also attractive benefits such as relocation assistance, mentorship, training, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Construction Technology
Autodesk Event Focuses on AI, Interoperability
At Autodesk University, the company announced artificial intelligence (AI) features across multiple construction software products—but the real story may be interoperability.
Rental
Navigating the Legal Maze of Rental Purchase Options
In the rental industry post-COVID, there have been more requests for rental purchase options and outright equipment purchases. However, companies need to be prepared for a different set of legal landmines and liabilities.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 12: When It Rains, It's Time to Train
When adverse weather strikes, slowing work productivity on the jobsite, it's the perfect time to train employees.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Mack Trucks Launches ElectriFi Subscription for MD Electric Vehicles
The ElectriFi Subscription comes with access to Mack’s suite of Uptime services, including telematics and Mack OneCall, Mack’s 24/7 roadside service and more.
Sponsored
Keep going no matter where the jobs take you
Learn about Volvo’s complete range of electric machine charging solutions that keep you powered up and going strong day after day. Get charged today.
Asphalt
Software for Pavement Contractors
Emerging software products from Pittbos and PavementSoft are aimed at the unique workflow of asphalt contractors help to bid, win, and complete more work.
Business
NCCER Announces New Superintendent Certification Program
Aspiring or recently promoted superintendents who complete the training and assessment components of the program can earn their full certification upon accomplishment and verification of the four-year experience requirement.
Rental
New Standard Eases Identifying & Categorizing Rental Equipment
Fame Rental and the American Rental Association developed a new standard to help identify and categorize rental equipment.
Construction Technology
Mobile Hydraulics & the Shift to an IoT Environment
Bosch Rexroth’s Enrique Busquets answers eight questions on connectivity in the new era of electrification.
Snow Removal Equipment
Efficiency Extraordinaires: Streamlining Snow Operations
Snow removal professionals describe how they best prepare in season and out of season for whatever snow events come roaring their way.
Business
Arcoro Reveals New Partnerships
Arcoro is adding HCSS and ABC Insurance Trust to its network and expanding its partnership with Aktion & Associates. Arcoro is also launching its payroll solution to complement the company’s Core HR module, simplifying the payroll process.
Pavement Maintenance
Cashing In During the Asphalt “Off Season”
November 14, 2023
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In recent years the need for wintertime asphalt work for municipalities, utility contractors, and commercial customers trying to “get by” until the spring has skyrocketed. This FREE WEBINAR will teach you everything you need to know.
Training & Education
CDIs, CDOs and Your ROI: What to Know About Certified Dealer Training
The training your operators need to help you get the most out of your equipment may be just down the street. Meet your local Certified Dealer Instructors and Operators.
Construction Technology
How AI is Propelling the Construction Industry Forward with Efficiencies
As firms continue to embrace automation, upskilling becomes increasingly essential. The industry needs to commit to providing training and development opportunities that help employees expand their technical skills to advance their careers.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Lean Construction Plus Project Financial Management Protects Profits
Construction businesses are high-risk endeavors working expensive projects with thin margins.
Coaching & Consulting
Influencing Field Production Through Objectivity
In this second article in a series of four, we will explore the importance for construction leaders to influence their field production leaders and crews. In today’s effort we look at the significance of being objective in our influencing.
Coaching & Consulting
Create an Accounting Structure to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Understanding your business’ financial performance is critical to long-term sustainability and success. However, if you don’t have the right structure in place for capturing your financial data, you may not be able to get the information you need.
Business
Trimble Opens Lab at Virginia Tech
The multidisciplinary lab will bring technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering.
Webinars
How Insurance and Technology Work Together to Greatly Reduce Risk
October 18, 2023
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In this session, you’ll learn why good safety programs encompass more than just worker safety, and how safe equipment operation and careful equipment management play a major role in improving safety and reducing risk.
Business
Hyundai Material Handling Launches Rebrand
Hyundai Material Handling is introducing new branding that reflects its growing presence and evolving mission in North America.
Webinars
Maximizing ROI & Safety on the Job
October 26, 2023
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In this session, we are going to speak to our experts in the manufacturing and rental industry to better understand the factors that impact ROI in your business and safety on the jobsite.
Pavement Maintenance
Building A Business, Not A Side Hustle
Modern work culture sometimes promotes the idea of a side-hustle as something everyone should have, but for the team behind National Pavement Partners the goal is building a lasting business, and it's been that way from the beginning.
Business
Navistar Honors Graduates of Uptime Academy
Navistar recently graduated the 2022-2023 Uptime Academy class, which consisted of 18 apprentices. The school is a 12-month apprenticeship program for high school graduates, offering hands-on training to prepare for a career as a technician.
Business
ConstructReach Presents Community Involvement Initiative
The three-day event unites leaders in construction, manufacturing, business, and education to engage youth and tackle workforce issues.
Business
Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding Courses Available as Part of NCCERconnect Series
This streamlined structure makes it easier for instructors to deliver both titles within a single calendar year, using just one learner access code, online grade book, and classroom setup.
Business
Manufacturers' Group Honors Vermeer’s Mary Andringa
Andringa started out at Vermeer in human resources, then moved to the advertising department and became deeply involved in manufacturing operations.
Pavement Maintenance
How Your Environmental Footprint Affects Your Pavement Business
How can we handle and get a grasp of the environmental impact of what happens in our everyday lives – and in our business?
Business
ACPA & Besser Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarship
Students participating in, or planning to attend, a technical program, community college, or university are eligible. Winners of the scholarship are also qualified to participate in the ACPA’s 2024 Pipe School.