Dennis HowardDennis Howard is senior vice president of Roadbuilding and Minerals, at RDO Equipment Co., where he also leads RDO's Wirtgen Group business.From the Author - Page 2BusinessEquipment Inventories Are Improving. Now What?RDO Equipment Co.How inventories affect your bottom line and how to mitigate the reduction of asset valuation.Fleet Maintenance4 Steps to Forecasting Equipment Fleet Additions During an Unstable MarketRDO Equipment Co.Contractors want to understand opportunities to improve equipment efficiency through software and hardware additions to increase their fleet’s productivity.InfrastructureWhen Will the IIJA Infrastructure Act Really Start to Impact the Market?RDO Equipment Co.It's a good time to talk about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), its available funds for projects and how contractors can position themselves to take advantage of these new jobs by leveraging technology.Labor & Workforce Development4 Technologies to Attract, Retain Talent in 2023RDO Equipment Co.Although the construction industry has a strong pipeline of projects, especially infrastructure buildouts, contractors may be challenged to meet demand due to a persistent shortage of workers and high turnover.Construction TechnologyWhat to Expect in 2023: Four Things Worth WatchingRDO Equipment Co.While no one can predict every trend, I do believe that by planning ahead, exploring all your equipment options and embracing technology, you are on solid footing for whatever 2023 might bring.Construction TechnologyWhat the Road to Automation Could Look Like: Five Predictions on How Equipment Will ChangeRDO Equipment Co.We can start to visualize what construction equipment will look like in the future, based on developments in agriculture equipment, automation technology and investments into sustainable programs.BusinessClouds Ahead, or Behind? Making Equipment Decisions in Stormy Economic WeatherRDO Equipment Co.On one hand, increasing housing starts and the infrastructure bill that passed earlier this year are both promising indicators of future work. On the other hand, inflation is up, the supply chain is still slow, and no one can find enough labor.Construction Technology3 Ways Technology Can Overcome Construction Challenges and Where to StartRDO Equipment Co.There are compelling reasons to look to technology to address ongoing challenges and ensure both short- and long-term gains.Equipment3 Unexpected Equipment Challenges Construction is Facing in 2021 – And What to Do NowRDO Equipment Co.Here are three primary ways 2021 has tested the construction industry and what you can do about it.EquipmentBest Practices for Getting the Greatest Value When Selling Used EquipmentRDO Equipment Co.The used equipment market is hot right now. If you're doing "Spring cleaning" in your fleet, make sure you understand your options to get the best value from each machine.RentalThe Role of Rental in 2020 and What it Taught Us for 2021RDO Equipment Co.No two industry segments fared exactly alike in 2020, but the spotlight shined on rental equipment revealed some of its biggest benefits, ones that may very likely continue to play a vital role in 2021.Equipment4 Factors That Will Affect Equipment Availability and Pricing in 2021RDO Equipment Co.RDO Equipment's Dennis Howard offers some thoughts on what is going to affect equipment availability and pricing, and the industry as a whole, in the months ahead.Previous PagePage 2 of 4Next Page
