Material Job Costing

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Introduction

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KOBELCO Adds Two Straight Boom Excavators for Demolition

November 15, 2026

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ANSI/ISEA Revises High-Visibility Apparel Standard for Smaller Workers

November 14, 2026

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My Last Chance To Master Finish Rolling In Virginia | Watch FCP

November 14, 2026

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Deere 850 P-Tier Dozer Puts Mid-Size Power to Work | Watch FCP

November 14, 2026

KOBELCO Adds Two Straight Boom Excavators for Demolition

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc.

The SK300LC-11 and SK350LC-11 feature increased working height, attachment capacity and demolition-focused safety features.

Yellow excavator demolishing abandoned concrete building under stormy sky

Personal Protection Equipment

ANSI/ISEA Revises High-Visibility Apparel Standard for Smaller Workers

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

The updated ANSI/ISEA 107-2026 standard expands sizing allowances and revises testing and documentation requirements for safety apparel.

Construction worker in safety vest holding white hard hat against blue background

My Last Chance To Master Finish Rolling In Virginia | Watch FCP

Dynapac North America LLC

A fifth-generation Virginia paving family on getting into asphalt, growing their own crew, and the one word of advice that fixed a first-timer's roller technique.

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Deere 850 P-Tier Dozer Puts Mid-Size Power to Work | Watch FCP

See the Deere 850 P-Tier dozer in action at FCS Construction in Frisco, Texas, in this sponsored Power Peek equipment video.

Yellow bulldozer with blade working in agricultural field under clear sky

Automation & AI

Construction Labor Shortages Accelerate AI Adoption

Bridgit's 2026 workforce planning report highlights how labor shortages are driving AI adoption, strategic bidding and changes in project team building.

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Business Management

Using This Year's Review to Plan for the Next

How concrete contractors should account for the cost of risk in a Q4 budget review.

Broken concrete dollar sign symbol with scattered debris on dark ground

Komatsu in Talks to Acquire Astec's Roadtec and Carlson Equipment Brands

Komatsu America Corp.

Expected to close Jan. 1, 2027, the proposed acquisition is another step in Komatsu’s growth strategy, positioned to bring the Roadtec and Carlson brands of road paving and maintenance equipment into the Komatsu family.

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Project Management

Trayd Adds Accounting Software to Construction Workforce Platform

The new cloud-based system gives contractors project-level cost tracking, financial reporting and AI-assisted accounting workflows.

Trayd Accounting platform interface showing financial management features including job margin, payroll, billing, and reporting tools

Automation & AI

Bluebeam Report Shows Most Construction Firms Have Yet to Scale AI

Bluebeam's 2027 AEC technology report examines AI adoption, implementation barriers and workforce skills across the construction industry.

Infographic showing 70% of firms report AI increasing demand for hybrid technical and digital roles

Injury & Risk Prevention

Construction Fire Risks Rise When Permanent Protection Is Offline

Temporary fire detection, wireless alarms and evolving safety plans help contractors protect workers, equipment and schedules throughout construction.

Construction workers wearing hard hats and safety vests in dusty industrial site, demonstrating workplace safety protocols

Boots & Footwear

Georgia Boot Introduces Women's Romeo SuperLyte Chelsea

The new women's Chelsea boot features a lightweight design, memory foam insole and slip-resistant outsole.

Brown leather Chelsea boots with elastic side panels and chunky lug sole

Study Finds Asphalt Pavement Emissions 250 Times Lower Than Previous Estimates

University of California, Riverside

UC Riverside research finds emissions from in-place asphalt pavements are minimal compared with previous laboratory-based estimates.

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