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April 7, 2017
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Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Four: PPP Loan Forgiveness, Asphalt Paving Safety Tips & Build America Friday
Hops & Highways is your weekly newscast dedicated to the road building industry
Profit Matters
Drone Service Boosts ANDRES Project Completion, Teamwork and Quality Control
One contractor’s primer on drones improving construction includes gathering site imagery routinely to track progress, keep everybody on the same page and document quality work
Construction News
10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Cummins EPA 2021 X12 and X15 Engines Use Less Fuel
Most-read construction stories include Caterpillar and PAC-MAN rolling out a new game, a test of orange pavement markings in work zones, new Cat S42 rugged smartphone withstands submerged scrubbing and more
Asphalt
How PPP Loans Can Challenge Revenue Growth for State DOT Contractors
Experts say there may be some long-term revenue-generating challenges that come from taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program loan
Profit Matters
3 Simple Ways to Earn a Quick Payback from Your Data
With nearly 7 million construction machines equipped with built-in digital connectivity will be sold between 2018 and 2025, you’ll want to pare down the data stream to just what’s important.
Profit Matters
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Managing Machines and Growing Margins
Contractors should be reviewing telematics data at least daily and using that data to drive decisions that improve profits and decrease costs.
Equipment
Caterpillar Revives Popular Video Series with Trial 9: PAC-MAN
In this video, operators use remote controls to navigate skid steers around a life-size PAC-MAN™ board, showing how Cat equipment and services are there to help customers around every corner
Construction Technology
Komatsu Digital Platform Helps Construction Managers Stay Connected
Smart Construction Remote app allows users to send new design data to machines in the field, and remotely support operators.
Trucks
Navistar and Traton Continue Buyout Negotiations
Traton may acquire Natistar for approximately $3.7 billion.
Business
Builder Confidence Continues Record Climb
The housing market continues to be a bright spot for the economy, supported by increased buyer interest in the suburbs, exurbs and small towns.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Three: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Infrastructure?
In this episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie give an overview of where both Trump & Biden stand on infrastructure and also give you some pointers when deciding if it's too cold outside to pave asphalt.
Rental
Ahern Rentals Sues Construction-Equipment Rival Over Patent
Ahern Rentals Inc. has sued rival Equipmentshare.com in Texas federal court for allegedly infringing a patent covering a method to control rented equipment remotely.
Pavement Maintenance
Testing Orange Paint to Improve Work Zone Safety
Central Seal Co. installs miles of orange paint and orange thermoplastic in work zone safety test
Asphalt
Careers in Construction Month Highlights Need for Skilled Workers
By 2023, there will be a need for 1 million more craft professionals and each October, the industry works together to raise awareness of the rewarding careers in construction.
Asphalt
Highways Coronavirus Relief Act Introduced in House
H.R. 8300 was introduced by Representative Rodney Davis last month to provide for a temporary increase to the Federal share for certain highway projects
Business
Civil Contractors Remain Optimistic Despite Widespread Pandemic Impacts
Contractors are still seeing high levels of backlog and remain relatively optimistic about the state of the civil construction market.
Profit Matters
Cutting-Edge Capabilities Brought to Life Through the Cat® Trials
Caterpillar Inc. is celebrating 95 years and they are bringing back their engaging video series.
Business
Construction Backlog Declines But Optimism Remains
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 7.5 months in September, a decline of 0.5 compared to August.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Two: Women in Construction, Airport Incentives & Build America Friday
In this episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie discuss a new study showing female careers in construction are increasing and also talk about a new bill that would incentivize the early completion of airport projects
Construction Technology
Virtual Reality Brings Innovation, Efficiency to Construction
The ability to train, measure and certify people through virtual reality is incredibly valuable and can save construction companies large amounts of money each year.
Business
Nonresidential Construction Spending Fell Slightly in August, Says ABC
National nonresidential construction spending fell 0.1% in August for a total of $814.3 billion for the month.
Business
Dodge Momentum Index Continues Slow But Steady Upward Progress in September
The Momentum Index rose 3.7% in September and has gained 2.2% over the previous three months.
Asphalt
How Much Money will Your State Get for Roads?
President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Dec. 11, 2020 which includes a one-year extension of the current surface transportation authorization. How much will your state receive?
Profit Matters
Differentiate Your Construction Company to Make More Money
You’ve got to offer more turnkey and ongoing value-added services to make your company more attractive to customers and prospects.
