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Dennis Howard, vice president of RDO Equipment.

Dennis in the Dirt with Hammett Excavation: Technology Solves Labor Challenges

Dennis Howard of RDO Equipment shares his experience with Hamett Excavation's use of technology to help overcome labor shortages.

From supporting basic communication to enabling advanced data analytics and automation, a reliable network is the backbone of modern construction operations.

7 Tech Tips for Construction Contractors

The transformation of construction sites into technology-driven environments has made network infrastructure an essential component.

Medium-sized wheel loaders are an ideal choice when you need fast cycle times, lifting capacity and maneuverability.

Wheel Loader Selection Tips

Proper arm configuration, comfort, visibility, safety, productivity features, payload weighing systems and serviceability all play parts in wheel loader performance.

Mewp Specific Safe Use Plan

Do You Have a MEWP-Specific Safe-Use Plan?

Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) users vary greatly from the one-time user to the daily user. The one thing in common is the need for the MEWP user to have a safe-use program in place to ensure the operation is safe for everyone.

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How to Manage Winter Trenching

By following these tips, rental yard owners and contractors can keep their trenchers running year-round and prevent the cold season from putting a freeze on their business.

The various elements of cybersecurity may seem overwhelming, however taking simple steps, including consulting with a local expert, can go a long way toward protecting your business.

Four Ways to Help Protect Your Business From Cyber Crimes

The various elements of cybersecurity may seem overwhelming, however taking simple steps, including consulting with a local expert, can go a long way toward protecting your business.

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.

Due to extreme workload, the productivity of vehicles such as articulated dump trucks and loaders directly impacts timelines, making the uptime of these vehicles vital for maintaining project schedules.

Maximizing Performance Through Adaptable Specialized Equipment

The construction industry will continue to be a key catalyst for the advancement of our communities and play an integral part in providing economic growth for people across the country.

As a contractor, specifying the right lighting can add tremendous value for your client in terms of long-term ROI and total cost of ownership.

6 Ways LED Lighting Can Enhance Construction Projects & Client Relationships

As a contractor, specifying the right lighting can add tremendous value for your client in terms of long-term ROI and total cost of ownership.

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Cold Weather Concreting - Tips for Smaller Projects

The factors and considerations concrete contractors should be aware of for placing concrete in cold weather

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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.

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Equipment Inventories Are Improving. Now What?

How inventories affect your bottom line and how to mitigate the reduction of asset valuation.

Concrete Carbonation & The Life Cycle

Op-Ed: Considering Concrete Carbonation Across its Complete Life Cycle

Carbonation naturally reduces one of the world's most-used building materials' carbon footprint but it's important to calculate carbonation's effect beyond the cement kiln, across all phases of the concrete life cycle.

Shown is radial cracking in the upper sidewall due to under-inflation.

How to Read Tire Damage

Recognizing key types of wear and damage on tires can be extremely helpful with avoiding costs or hazards in the future.

How The Concrete Industry Can Maximize Its Moment In The Sun

Op-Ed: How The Concrete Industry Can Maximize Its Moment In The Sun

Despite the big headlines and interest in the industry, take patience and caution as even as we launch into the decarbonized era.

Monolithic Concrete Pours Drive Efficiency For Concrete Contractors

Pouring Concrete With The Times

How monolithic concrete placements can drive efficiency for today's concrete construction contractors.

Invigorate Plus re-binder is a bio-based liquid topical that seals millings to create a smooth, final surface.

How Iowa State University Repaved 4.5 Acre Parking Lot Using 100% Recycled Asphalt

Massive project only had a week to get it done, and they managed to do it using the asphalt that was already there.

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Using Data Analysis to Improve Pavement Smoothness

A case study on the Big Island of Hawaii reveals how a quality control department can use existing tools and equipment to support innovative project engineering.

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.

Ensuring construction crews have the resources they need to complete projects successfully and safely can benefit both workers and the whole organization.

How Feeding Your Hungry Construction Workers Improves Your Bottom Line

Ensuring construction crews have the resources they need to complete projects successfully and safely can benefit both workers and the whole organization.

If you think about it, the Barbie Dreamhouse was effectively the first mass-produced modular home.

The Barbie Dreamhouse: A Modular Marvel

Whether a prospective homeowner, builder or Barbie fan, building a modular home that is climate resistant, energy efficient and cost-effective is more attainable than you think.

QUIKRETE Efflorescence Removal

What is Efflorescence? How to Prevent, Treat and Remove White Discoloration from Concrete

When efflorescence appears, it can be an unsightly problem for your concrete project.

Your crew can achieve great work efficiency if they have clear goals and expectations for their work.

7 Ways to Increase Employee Efficiency on Jobsites

Improving efficiency in your business comes with several benefits for the customer, your business’s reputation, and its bottom line.