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[APP] Manage Fleet Assets and Complete Inspections in Minutes with Fleetio Go Mobile App

Fleetio Go mobile app is a fleet management mobile app that gives construction businesses the flexibility and collaboration capabilities needed to operate a compliant and efficient fleet

December 6, 2016

Fleetio Go provides an easy way to view and update statuses, log issues, conduct inspections and schedule maintenance from a smartphone or tablet.

Can Trump’s Construction-related Campaign Promises Make It to Reality?

As a businessman and former reality star, President-elect Trump was accustomed to having things done his way. That will surely change once he takes office.

November 21, 2016

Trump's policies target the creation of thousands of jobs for American workers in the construction industry. But not all of his proposals may have a positive effect, particularly in the current tight industry labor market.

Liebherr Gives In To Customer Demands to Return to Rough Terrain

Liebherr USA, Co.

Liebherr's re-entry into the RT market couples unique standalone advantages with industry required features and abilities

November 4, 2016

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Is an Online Job-Matching Website the New Way to Find New Employees?

Hard Hat Hub brings together construction job seekers and construction companies looking to hire through an online search platform

September 22, 2016

An online job matching resource is a great tool for the construction industry, especially as the industry is trying to reach out to the younger, Internet generation. This is where the next generation of workers is. Plus, with smartphones basically attached to our hands, a website like Hard Hat Hub means those looking for construction jobs can find work or employers can find employees almost any time any day.

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Tips for Renting Heavy Construction Equipment

If you're going to rent construction equipment shop around, know what you need and ask the rental companies these 12 questions before making your final decision

September 8, 2016

There are benefits and downsides to buying or renting heavy construction equipment, but if you're looking into diversifying into a new area of business or bidding on a project you don't often do renting equipment might be the way to go - at least to start out.

[APP] Track, Monitor and Utilize Fuel Data with the HCSS FuelerPlus Mobile App

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically

August 16, 2016

FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically including the ability to track and trend daily fuel or fluid consumption and manage your fluid container levels.

Earthmoving Equipment

Caterpillar’s Sales Slump Settles on North American Construction Biz

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar’s 45 months of falling retail sales have come home to roost, with June marking the 14th month of sales declines in the company’s North American construction business

July 27, 2016

Retail sales accrued to Caterpillar’s Construction Industries by North American dealers -- the company largest market -- have fallen for 14 consecutive months.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: MyMaintenance

Track preventative maintenance and repair of any construction equipment with John Deere's JDLink with the MyMaintenance mobile app

June 7, 2016

The MyMaintenance app allows the user to document completed maintenance by user and time stamp.

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Are You Training Your Construction Employees on Jobsite Electrical Safety?

While electrical-related workplace fatalities have declined, construction still remains the most at-risk industry

June 2, 2016

The construction industry remains the most at risk for work-related electrical fatalities and non-fatalities.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Equipment360 Mobile Mechanic

Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)

Maintenance management solution tailored for the construction industry connects your mechanics and technicians on the jobsite to the shop

May 24, 2016

Mechanics and technicians can work offline in remote locations and use tablets to schedule jobs, check equipment status, work orders, inventories, time cards and more.

How the Construction Industry Can Honor Earth Day

Earth Day 2016 is April 22nd. The industry should strive to make construction more efficient and eco-friendly. How can we make choices that fill our need for infrastructure while keeping a watchful eye on the future and protecting ROI at the same time?

April 21, 2016

We're sure these contractors weren't thinking about sustainable construction practices when this iconic picture was taken, but this Earth Day is a great time for contractors to start implementing green construction practices into their every day activities.

Graders, Scrapers

Cat Secures Valid Results at Peoria Proving Grounds

In a first-ever tour of Cat’s proving grounds, journalists received an overview of the 630K Series wheel-tractor-scraper from "proof of concept" to full production

March 30, 2016

Each new Cat machine, including the 630K Series wheel-tractor-scrapers, are put through extensive testing at the Peoria Proving Grounds prior to production.

ForConstructionPros App of the Week: John Deere Go Push

John Deere GoPush lets 1050K helps operators and fleet managers with daily service information, extreme site condition recommendations, maintenance checklists, machine setup and more

March 22, 2016

Designed for use with its 1050K crawler dozer, the John Deere GoPush app helps 1050K operators and fleet managers enhance productivity and efficiency.

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Don't Forget to Focus on Preventing Less Extreme Injuries on the Construction Jobsite

Preventing fatal construction accidents is vital but don't overlook prevention of non-fatal injuries and accidents on the construction jobsite

March 21, 2016

It's not just the big accidents — collapses, falls from roofs, vehicle/equipment accidents, etc. — that we need to be proactively preventing. In addition, construction business owners, foremen and laborers need to be aware of and working to prevent those accidents and safety fails that cause more minor or less fatal injuries

Business Services

5 “Truths” Destined to Impact Your Construction Business

As the construction industry continues to evolve, these five “truths” have taken hold and will factor into your future business success

February 26, 2016

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Worksite Equipment

12 Days of Construction Christmas 2015 - Werner Tool Lanyard

WERNER / WernerCo

Keep handheld tools close with the Werner Tool Lanyard that can be attached to work belts or safety harnesses

December 14, 2015

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Worksite Equipment

12 Days of Construction Christmas 2015 - Milwaukee Electric M12 Heated Gear

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

Heated gear line includes heated jackets and hoodies to keep construction contractors warm on the winter jobsite

December 2, 2015

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Liebherr Information Tour in UK Highlights New Tier 4 Final Loaders and Tower Cranes

Liebherr USA, Co.

Whirlwind tour takes international trade press to locations throughout the UK to learn about Liebherr operations, new products and a major bridge building project.

November 5, 2015

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