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The facility will feature areas for welding, painting, and assembly, as well as an on-site warehouse and office space.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Advancements in ecommerce, inventory management, business intelligence, machine intelligence, and sales and financial forecasting are reshaping the LBM landscape.

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.

Participants can select from four distinct tracks tailored to provide a focused engineering experience.

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.

Audodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost kicks off Autodesk University 2023.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

Keep going no matter where the jobs take you

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.

Pittbos starts with takeoff and extends all the way through to invoicing.

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.

Recent labor trends show an increasing demand for field leaders and a shrinking pool of qualified candidates.

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.

New Rental Equipment Standards Developed

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.

Automation has been in mobile hydraulics for many years. From mining to agriculture, automated machine solutions have provided a significant amount of value in not only optimizing costs, but entire fleet operations.

Mobile Hydraulics & the Shift to an IoT Environment

Bosch Rexroth’s Enrique Busquets answers eight questions on connectivity in the new era of electrification.

As snow removal companies add new contracts, they often need to seek out new equipment specific to those needs, routes and sites.

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.

Arcoro is launching its payroll solution to complement the company’s Core HR module, simplifying the payroll process even more for current and prospective customers.

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.

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Cashing In During the Asphalt “Off Season”

November 14, 2023

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.

If you’re familiar with Cat dealers, then you probably think of them primarily as a source for equipment sales and parts, maintenance and repairs.

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 industry growth hinges on firms’ abilities to accurately manage risk, liabilities and cash flow while sustaining strong relationships with contractors and suppliers.

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.

The core features of project financial management are well established and their value to construction projects undisputed.

Lean Construction Plus Project Financial Management Protects Profits

Construction businesses are high-risk endeavors working expensive projects with thin margins.

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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.

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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.

Using the Trimble XR10 HoloLens hardhat, Abiola Akanmu's research explores the potential for training and upskilling workers in mixed-reality environments to lead to safer and smarter work on construction sites.

Trimble Opens Lab at Virginia Tech

The multidisciplinary lab will bring technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering.

With the emergence of new construction technologies delivering comprehensive data to contractors, the future of risk management is bright.

How Insurance and Technology Work Together to Greatly Reduce Risk

October 18, 2023

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.

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Hyundai Material Handling Launches Rebrand

Hyundai Material Handling is introducing new branding that reflects its growing presence and evolving mission in North America.

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Maximizing ROI & Safety on the Job

October 26, 2023

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.

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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.

Navistar’s dealer network employs more than 6,000 technicians, and Navistar is dedicated to the recruitment, education, and success of the vast technician network.

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.

Through this innovative event, ConstructReach seeks to promote collaboration between sectors to diversify the construction and manufacturing pipeline, ensuring a brighter future for the industry and the city of St. Louis.

ConstructReach Presents Community Involvement Initiative

The three-day event unites leaders in construction, manufacturing, business, and education to engage youth and tackle workforce issues.

This combination setup allows for keeping all the training resources in one place for trainees and instructors.

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.

Andringa has been a strong advocate for workforce development and education throughout her career as a manufacturer.

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.

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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?

The scholarship was originally established in 2016 in recognition of the ACPA’s Concrete Pipe Week with the intention of investing in talented and energetic students who have an interest in joining and advancing the industry forward.

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.