Charlotte Hosts Largest NPE!

Mar 1, 2016

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More than 3,500 people participated in the 2016 National Pavement Expo, held Jan. 27-30 in Charlotte, NC. The 2016 NPE was the largest event in NPE history, with more than 160 companies on the show's largest exhibit floor and 25 of its 54 conference sessions drawing well over 100 contractors each. The following pages (and pages 64 and 70) are just a sampling of what NPE attendees encountered and learned.

NPE 2017 Returns to Nashville

Contractors and manufacturers can look forward to returning to Nashville, TN, for the 2017 National Pavement Exp. Dates of NPE 2017 are Feb. 1-4, so mark your calendar and visit www.nationalpavementexpo.com for details as they become available.

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Report: Uncertainty Raises Construction Project Costs by 12.4%

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New Holland Construction Expands Lineup with Five Machines

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From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction

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Brass Knuckle Introduces Transformer Safety Glasses

Brass Knuckle Safety Products

Brass Knuckle Transformer safety glasses feature a convertible temple-and-strap design, integrated side protection and anti-fog lens coating for construction work.

Three pairs of protective safety glasses with clear lenses in gray and black frames

Report: Uncertainty Raises Construction Project Costs by 12.4%

A global survey finds construction delays, budget pressures and project cancellations rising as material inflation and supply chain risks persist.

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Compact Wheel Loaders

New Holland Construction Expands Lineup with Five Machines

New Holland Construction - CNH

The additions include a mini track loader, two rough terrain forklifts and two compact wheel loaders for landscaping, construction and material-handling applications.

Yellow New Holland wheel loader with snow pusher attachment parked at equipment yard

From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction

Acha Construction LLC

From laborer to COO, Mary Schwandt reflects on leadership, breaking barriers and creating a stronger path for women in asphalt and pavement.

Female construction worker in safety gear standing in front of orange and black haul truck at job site

Does Asphalt Ever Need an Artistic Touch? Yes! | Watch FCP

Dynapac North America LLC

This specific technique is crucial to filling in divots and gaps in the mat, but it isn't easy to pick up.

Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8

Volvo Unveils VNX Truck for Construction and Heavy Haul

Volvo Trucks North America

The new VNX truck features up to 540 horsepower, advanced safety systems, remote steering and connected fleet management technology.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Data Center Opposition Could Cost America a Generation of Skilled Workers

AI infrastructure investment could expand construction careers, strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and create new pathways to middle-class wages.

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Business Management

Report Finds Construction Projects Deliver Just 63% of Planned Work

Buildots' global construction benchmarks reveal widespread schedule delays, missed start dates and gaps between planned and actual production.

Construction schedule adherence metrics showing 41.2% bottom quartile, 52.8% median, and 63.1% top quartile performance data

Wrangler Adds Five Products to RIGGS Workwear Collection

Wrangler's latest RIGGS Workwear additions include reinforced cargo pants, work jeans, a plaid shirt, an insulated vest and a cotton Henley.

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Concrete Coatings & Sealants

Polyurea For Waterproofing & Secondary Containment

Ultimate Linings

A concrete contractor’s application guide, part 1.

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Utility Vehicles

Cushman Hauler XL Utility Vehicle Offers 1,600-Pound Payload

Cushman - Textron Inc.

The new hauler features a 1,600-pound payload, aluminum flatbed and gas or lithium-powered options for rental fleets and jobsites.

Labor & Workforce Development

Report Finds Skilled Trades Training Meets Just 55% of Demand

Alliance for America's Skilled Trades

A national report identifies skilled trades workforce gaps, state-level shortages and barriers to training completion through 2035.

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