Rod DickensBased in Madison, WI, Rod Dickens is a freelance writer specializing in the construction industry.From the Author - Page 2Pavement MaintenanceGarrett Paving Works Around School ActivitiesGarrett Paving Works Around School Activities to win Pavement Magazine Seal & Stripe: Small Job Award for 2018.Pavement MaintenanceHelping Keep Sun Shining for Florida FoundationAsphalt Restoration Technology Systems receives Pavement Magazine's 2018 charitable contribution awardFloor StrippersChoose the Right Flooring Stripper for Your Rental InventoryEven though these versatile units haven’t changed significantly over the years, it’s still a challenge for rental store owners and managers to have the right flooring strippers in their inventory and ensure they do the job customers have in mind.BusinessSPECIAL REPORT: Construction Industry 2018 Spending ForecastEconomists from four of the leading construction industry associations share their outlook for the general construction industry.Telescopic HandlerEvolution of the Telehandler Work EnvironmentToday's telehandler cabs boast added creature comforts and ease of operation through automation and fingertip control.Portable LightingLED Light Towers Gain GroundConsider both sides of the equation when deciding between LED and metal halide lighting.Worksite EquipmentHow Tier 4 Final, Fuel Options and Other Advances Affect Power Source SelectionEmissions standards, the availability of different fuels and technological advances impact how users spec, purchase and rent their compressors and generators.RentalWork Force and Tax Reform Top Concerns for Rental BusinessesWe asked rental companies from around the country what's top of mind as they enter the busy rental season. Chief concerns centered on the lack of qualified workers and the need to lighten the tax burden for small businesses.Pavement MaintenanceHow Key Construction Forecasts Affect the 2017 Pavement Maintenance OutlookConstruction economists analyze building and highway forecasts and construction employment to offer insights into how the paving and pavement maintenance industries will fare in 2017RentalMarket Watch: Rental Businesses Look Forward to a Positive 2017Expect growth to be slower than the last few years... We are statistically overdue for another recession or pullback, but the effect on construction and rental, in particular, is more difficult to gauge.RentalState of the Construction Industry 2017Leading construction industry economists reflect on 2016 and share their outlooks for 2017 and beyond.RentalHow Rental Businesses Are Using Mobile Technology Varies Across the CountryRental companies from around the country relay their point of view on mobile technology and its role in their equipment rental businessesPrevious PagePage 2 of 6Next Page
