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Contractors Differ On When to Take Vacation

The majority of contractors either vacation in the summer or don't take vacation every year

May 10, 2012

On Monday we asked: When do you take most of your vacation time?

Here is what you said:

2% Spring
26% Summer
9% Fall
16% Winter
21% Varies
26% I don't take vacation every year

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Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions

September 26, 2026

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Construction Leaders Urged to Prioritize Suicide Prevention

September 26, 2026

AED Foundation Reports 10,000-Per-Year Diesel Technician Shortage

September 25, 2026

The Cold Truth About Asphalt Recycling | Watch FCP

September 25, 2026

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions

A Linxup survey found 77% of commercial fleet professionals believe safety technology benefits outweigh privacy concerns, with many citing protection and accident prevention.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Leaders Urged to Prioritize Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Month highlights the construction industry's elevated suicide rate and the importance of mental health resources and support.

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Labor & Workforce Development

AED Foundation Reports 10,000-Per-Year Diesel Technician Shortage

The 2026 report finds a shortage of about 10,000 diesel technicians annually, affecting dealer capacity, costs and customer demand.

Aed Report

Asphalt Recycling

The Cold Truth About Asphalt Recycling | Watch FCP

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

Wirtgen’s Jessie Boone discusses cold recycling, equipment technology and how contractor feedback helps shape machine development.

Cold Recycling

Rental Announces 2026 Editor's Choice Award Winners

Find new equipment and technology solutions to improve safety and equipment rental ROI with these innovations.

Labor & Workforce Development

Yanmar Becomes Majority Partner in AriensCo

The partnership combines the companies' engineering and manufacturing capabilities while maintaining existing brands and operations.

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Truck Accessories

Volvo Trucks Expands Over-the-Air Software Updates

Volvo Trucks North America

The software allows drivers to start software updates and leave the truck while updates run, helping fleets keep vehicles current without a dealership visit.

Volvo Software Update

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Mental Health Is a Safety Issue, Too | Watch FCP

Hard Hat Courage

Mental health is a growing safety concern in construction. This Watch FCP short highlights warning signs and ways contractors can support workers.

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Komatsu D175 Crawler Dozer Debuts at CONEXPO 2026 | Watch FCP

Komatsu America Corp.

The Komatsu D175AX-10 is the next-generation, large production crawler dozer that made its world debut at CONEXPO 2026.

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The Human Side of Grade Control and How It Addresses the Labor Shortage

Volvo Construction Equipment

By turning the cab into a high-tech office, contractors can attract a new generation of digital natives who are more comfortable with a tablet than a shovel. And for the veterans, it offers a way to extend their careers by reducing the mental and physical toll.

Volvo Active Control Harold's Concrete 2

How Rental Companies Can Get More Out Of Compact Utility Loaders

The Toro Company

Most units can be outfitted with a variety of attachments that are game-changers for you and your customers.

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Automation & AI

STACK Introduces AI Tool for Takeoff and Estimating Tasks

STACK Construction Technologies

STACK IQ uses natural-language prompts to help estimators complete takeoffs, review estimates, create proposals and manage other preconstruction tasks.

Stack Iq

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