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Project Management

How Directors of Land Development Are Embracing a New Era

TraceAir Technologies

As the land development industry continues to evolve, the role of technology will undoubtedly become more integral.

The emergence of tech-forward leadership in land development is pivotal in the industry's evolution.

FAYAT Acquires Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc.

FAYAT acquired a controlling interest in Asphalt Drum Mixers LLC (ADM), based in Huntertown, Indiana, which manufactures high-quality asphalt plants and components for contractors and asphalt producers worldwide.

Rob Meckler, General Manager FAYAT North America Road Division, Victoria Boyd-Devine, Partner of ADM, Mike Devine, President of ADM, Jamie Roush, President of Dynapac.

Using Independent Sweeping Contractors: Advantages and Pitfalls

World Sweeping Association

Setting up independent contractors for parking lot sweeping offers numerous advantages for sweeping businesses in terms of flexibility, cost savings, and potential access to specialized skills.

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Coaching & Consulting

Planning: The Components of Contractor Success

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

After more than 35 years of consulting with contractors of different size and specialty, one common ailment might be the lack of more in-depth planning for project success.

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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Why Fleet Connectivity is Key for Profitability

Tactile Mobility

Vehicle fleets operating like a hive mind, with vehicles communicating among themselves, represent a significant technological feat. This level of connectivity demands robust infrastructure, sophisticated software, and significant resources.

Connected fleets also offer ways to improve efficiency.

Construction Safety

How Drug Screening and Background Checks Reduce Workplace Injuries

Shield Screening

The efficacy of drug screening and background checks lies in their technical implementation and ability to foster a culture of safety within the construction industry.

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Construction Safety

Extreme Heat Worker Rule Proposed by White House

U.S. Department of Labor

Employers would be required to provide training and have procedures to respond if a worker is experiencing signs and symptoms of a heat-related illness.

Among other things, the plan would require employers to evaluate heat risks and — when heat increases risks to workers — implement requirements for drinking water, rest breaks, and control of indoor heat. It would also require a plan to protect new or returning workers unaccustomed to working in high-heat conditions.

Rental Business

Redefining Customer Experience in the Post-Pandemic Era

By embracing a balanced, empathetic and responsive approach to customer engagement, companies can navigate the post-pandemic landscape with resilience and renewed commitment to excellence.

This downturn in customer experience quality comes at a time when customers, having adapted to digital experiences, now yearn for a balance that includes more personalized, in-person interactions and richer, more meaningful engagements.

$1.8B in Infrastructure Grants Announced Across U.S.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 148 projects across the country.

Funding comes from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for projects across the country.

How to Build 'Natural' Customer Service

Signature Worldwide

In order to achieve consistency in customer service, you need to set standards. These standards are guidelines that provide structure to important components of the customer interaction.

The best customer service happens when employees understand how to use their own personality in customer interactions.

Training & Education

Construction Industry Spends $1.6B to Train, Upskill Workers

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

ABC released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey, which found its member contractors invested $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees.

ABC released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey, which found its member contractors invested $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees.

Coaching & Consulting

Peer Support to Build Connections with Recovery Allies

An increasing number of organizations throughout the construction industry are offering peer support programs for construction pros and further destigmatizing recovery. Here are two.

Paul Lawson, Risk Management Coordinator & Lead Mental Health Advocate For Mid-City Electric/Technologies in Columbus, Ohio, visits a jobsite during Mental Health Awareness Month.

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