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National Pavement Expo to Offer Largest Conference Program in Show History

From striping to sealcoating and business management, these new sessions cover the topics contractors keep asking for

December 19, 2016

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Business Services

Project Management 101 for Commercial Concrete Polishing Contractors

What is project management for commercial concrete polishing? What does it require and how is it different than other types of project management?

December 6, 2016

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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.

Construction Toolbox

Top QuickBooks Alternatives for Construction Contractors

If you're looking for an alternative to Quickbooks for accounting software, one of these 10 options might be worth consideration

November 17, 2016

According to findaccountingsoftware.com's recent survey, these are the top 10 alternatives to Quickbooks when it comes to accounting software options.

Construction Technology

[VIDEO] Sage 100 Contractor: How to Manage Construction Operations

See how Sage 100 Contractor (formerly Sage Master Builder) can help you protect razor-thin margins—from bidding a job accurately the first time through managing each phase easily and efficiently

November 14, 2016

[VIDEO] Sage 100 Contractor: How to Manage Construction Operations

Construction Technology

Procore Adds 25 New Partner Integrations to App Marketplace

Procore Technologies, Inc.

Procore users can now connect their construction project management efforts to BIM, push-to-talk, video and camera capabilities, and other construction technologies

October 12, 2016

The App Marketplace extends the value of Procore by easily integrating the apps, solutions, and processes that Procore clients want to use.

[VIDEO] Baseplan Corporate Introduction

Baseplan is recognized as the market leader in the provision of a fully integrated ERP software solution designed specifically for the rental, fleet and equipment hire management industry

October 6, 2016

[VIDEO] Baseplan Corporate Introduction

Business Services

How Construction Contractors can Turn Risks into Rewards

The Contractor's Business Coach

Successful risk management can turn what could be a loss into a reward

October 5, 2016

Generating a solid bottom line in the construction industry is about minimizing errors by managing risk successfully.

How to Hire Sweeping Services

North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)

This article briefly describes how and why to hire sweeping services.

October 1, 2016

Business Services

Don’t Let Growth of Your Construction Operations Become A Risky Business

GB Financial Services, LLC

Make sure you have the resources you need to manage business growth to avoid getting caught short.

September 14, 2016

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

John Deere, HCSS Partnership Helps Construction Companies Smartly Manage Data

'Our partnership with HCSS empowers customers to leverage the existing telematics connection on their John Deere equipment and see their JDLink machine data in the powerful HCSS tool suite in conjunction with other telematic brands'

August 8, 2016

“Customers will be able to easily link from the HCSS application to the MyJohnDeere.com environment when they need to order parts, manuals, or have a closer look at a John Deere machine in the JDLink Dashboard,' said Liz Quinn, product marketing manager, John Deere WorkSight.

Fleet Maintenance

Verizon Adds to Mobile Workforce Management Solutions with Acquisition of Fleetmatics

The Fleetmatics and recent acquisition of Telogis will accelerate Verizon’s position as a leading provider of fleet and mobile workforce management solutions

August 1, 2016

Contractor's Best Friend

Making of a Leader: Construction President

A construction president should place much of his or her focus on these 10 areas of a construction business

July 25, 2016

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5 Mobile Apps that are Slashing Construction Costs

Check out how five contractors are using software applications for mobile devices to improve their construction operations, and how much benefit they measure

July 15, 2016

Autodesk BIM 360 enables field staff to use tablets to access project management workflows, such as quality assurance/quality control, commissioning, issue creation and sign-off, job tracking and safety.

An American Perspective on the Hire Industry in the UK

Detmer Consulting Inc.

I recently toured a variety of rental companies, known as “hire shops” or “plant hire” companies in the UK. These included the single-store independently owned and operated variety as well as the large industrial-focused “super hire store” variety.

July 14, 2016

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[APP] CoConstruct Helps Contractors Manage Clients, Projects and Budgets

CoConstruct is a project management mobile app that allows you to review key bid, cost and labor information from multiple projects with a single dashboard

July 12, 2016

When clients log into the system, they receive a progress report with any recent photos that have been added, a financial overview of the project’s budge, and alerts or requests that need their attention.

Surviving the Skills Gap: Three Ways to Acquire a Qualified Team

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has identified the shortage of skilled labor as a critical issue for equipment fleets in every industry since 2008, and this shortage extends worldwide.

June 28, 2016

Sharon Anderson Young manages AEMP’s professional certification program for equipment fleet managers and suppliers. To learn more about earning your Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) or Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP) designation, please contact her at Sharon@aemp.org. For more information about AEMP and our EquipmentShift to Lower Costs and Increased Productivity conference in Memphis, TN, Oct. 26-27, 2016, please visit the AEMP website: http://www.aemp.org/ or call (970) 384-0510.

Concrete Equipment & Products

Procore Now Connects with QuickBooks, Spectrum Solutions

Procore Technologies, Inc.

Construction professionals now have freedom to choose when it comes to selecting an accounting solution that fits with Procore construction project management platform

June 27, 2016

How Procore now integrates with Dexter + Chaney Spectrum software.