2016 Excavator Spec Guide

July 5, 2016

Bluebeam Adds Task Link and Mobile App Upgrades to Strengthen Field–Office Workflows

From Blacktop To Desktop: Contractor Built Software Solutions

From Blacktop To Desktop: Contractor Built Software Solutions

How a lifelong paving contractor turned frustration into innovation with a new field-driven asset management tool.

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Fleet Maintenance

Noregon Adds CAN Bus Diagnostics to JPRO Professional Software

The release adds a CAN Bus Diagnostics feature, which allows technicians to view voltage and resistance readings directly within the software.

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A Technician’s Role Ensuring Asphalt Quality And Performance

Quality Control Inspector Tracy Richard shares her path from laborer to field technician, overseeing mix designs, testing and paving quality in the asphalt industry.

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2026 Construction Industry Outlook: Flat Spending, Rising Costs and a Shift Toward Smarter, Longer-Lasting Infrastructure

Industry reports point to flat 2026 spending, persistent labor shortages and rising costs, even as tech adoption and targeted regional strategies drive new opportunities.

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Labor & Workforce Development

John Deere to Acquire Construction Technology Firm Tenna

Deere & Company has agreed to acquire Tenna, a construction technology firm that provides mixed-fleet equipment and asset tracking solutions.

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Hitachi Construction Machinery to Establish LANDCROS R&D Center in Germany

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.

Designed to accelerate the development of next-generation products, the new center will focus on the company's battery-powered excavators, ICT-enabled products and digital solutions.

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The Fundamentals of Compaction — and the Compactor’s ‘Roll’ in It

RDO Equipment Co.

Exploring the fundamentals of compaction and one key machine that makes the final pass: a HAMM roller. From versatility to power and smart features, this article highlights why HAMM is a top choice for contractors.

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Rental Business

Universal Expectations at The ARA Show 2026

American Rental Association (ARA)

What equipment rentals can expect at The ARA Show 2026.

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Beyond The Refinery Fence: Fueling The Squeeze

California’s Benicia refinery is shutting down in 2026, removing nearly half of Northern California’s paving-grade asphalt supply and tightening diesel markets statewide.

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Decorative Concrete

Beyond the Surface: How Decorative Concrete Is Redefining Design in 2026

The Euclid Chemical Company

What's on the path of tomorrow's decorative concrete industry?

Stamped concrete mimicking natural wood delivers the look of timber with the durability of concrete.

Labor & Workforce Development

How Government Shutdowns Disrupt Public Construction — and How Contractors Can Stay Resilient

O'Connor Company

Contractors can stay resilient amid government shutdowns through delays, diversify workloads and adopt adaptive planning.

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Rental Business

2025 in Review: An Overview of the Equipment Rental Industry

American Rental Association (ARA)

When thinking about this year in rental, it might help to put it on the backdrop of how we got here in the first place.

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