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Re-think How You Spec Your Dump Truck

Aftermarket emissions devices and electronic engine technology are changing the way dump trucks are spec'd.

Changes made over the last few years to meet EPA emissions regulations will have a notable effect on the way you spec your next dump truck.

Training & Education

The Customer's Rental Experience of Tomorrow

Rental businesses will continue to expand the services available to their customers through their websites, including customer portal capabilities, offering direct access to customer accounts and rental documents via secure credentials.

Business Services

CCID Survey Results to be Revealed at NPE 2014

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

The Center for Construction Innovation & Development (CCID) survey has been extended through December 2nd.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Top 10 Signs of a Successful Construction Contractor

A recent survey sponsored by the Center for Construction Innovation & Development (CCID) showed some interesting indicators as to what a contractor has to do to be successful

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Equipment and Software Investment Predicted to See Modest Growth Through End of 2013

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook projects equipment and software investment will grow 3.3% in 2013

Construction equipment investment continued its rapid growth, up 38% year-over-year in the second quarter, as investment has continued to grow at what is likely an unsustainable rate. Leading indicators all decelerated recently, suggesting that a negative correction could occur within the next three to six months.

App of the Week: Contractor Building Material Pricing Tool

Create material lists, request pricing from local materials suppliers and manage entire material list with free mobile app

The Joist Contractor Building Material Pricing Tool mobile app allows contractors to create a material lists which can be sent to up to three local suppliers to get pricing.

Business Services

ASA Now Offers Members Complimentary Human Resources Services

American Subcontractors Association (ASA)

The American Subcontractors Association has added human resources services provided by SESCO Management Consultants to its membership benefits

Construction News Tracker

Construction News Tracker Video: Market Indicators Point to Robust 2014

Several industry associations and consulting firms are indicating 2014 will be a good year for construction industry growth plus more news on the October 3, 2013, edition of Construction News Tracker

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Managing Your Project Backlog

The Contractor's Business Coach

Six tips to help manage backlog, reduce stress and produce a healthier bottom line

Manage your backlog through cold calls, relationship maintenance, knowing the going rate for work, following up after bids, knowing when to slow down on bids and monitoring time delay between bid and mobilization.

Webinar: Constructability of Voided 'Two-Way' Flat Slabs

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Voided slab technology can reduce the dead load of a concrete slab by as much as 35% and allow for large clear spans.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

7 Issues to Consider Before Financing Construction Equipment

Checklist of seven key issues construction should consider when making decisions about leasing equipment

App of the Week: Toodledo To Do List

Manager your tasks, notes and customized to-do lists with one of Apple's top ranked apps for the iPhone, the Toodledo To Do List mobile app

Contractors may also want to use the length/timer field for tasks so they can estimate times for the tasks and track the actual time, which can then be used for billing.

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