Video: A Shift In Mindset May be the Answer to Construction's Climate Challenge

Professor Johan Rockström, executive director of the Stockholm Resilience Centre, suggests that rather than limit growth opportunities we must change our mindset to grow within limits

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"Tipping Point for Climate" Claims Leading Academic at Construction Summit

Volvo Construction Equipment

Components that can improve visibility include rearview cameras, around-view monitor camera systems and sensors.

How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes

From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.

National Skilled Trades Day aims to raise awareness about the benefits of skilled trades jobs in the United States.

Ways to Promote, Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day in Schools, Businesses

Skilled trade jobs often offer excellent pay, as well as benefits and healthcare.

The BILT survey found that 89% of executives were concerned that their training programs were inefficient.

Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change

BILT released a research report that indicated that over 30% of the respondents said recent hires would resonate best with immersive digital training and yet it currently only makes up 2% of the present training methods.

Fleetwatcher

How Fleetwatcher is Helping Contractors Work Smarter

On this episode of Hops & Highways live from World of Asphalt, we talk to Fleetwatcher about their latest innovations for contractors who are looking to improve their operations.

Green Asphalt

By the Numbers: Who is Green Asphalt?

Green Asphalt's Kerianne Melillo, PE, and Jim McMurray give us the key figures that should get you thinking about recycled asphalt and what it can for the earth - and for your bottom line.

Eagle

3 Reasons Eagle Crusher Takes It To The Max

The MaxRap 25 Portable Plant allows operators to make RAP at multiple different specs—and at multiple different facilities.

Astec

Astec Introduces ReMix CCPR System at World of Asphalt

By reusing RAP materials and mixing them at ambient temperatures, the CCPR significantly reduces the need for both virgin aggregate and energy for heating the mix.

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Wirtgen Demonstrates New Milling Machine at World of Asphalt

This machine is particularly suitable for large construction sites with limited space due to its milling width of up to a maximum of 1.80 m.

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Hands On With Caterpillar's Next Generation 3D Screed

John Anderson, senior sales consultant for Caterpillar, breaks down how the 3D screed works and what sets it apart at World of Asphalt 2024. Stop by booth 2049 to check it out and learn more.

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Weiler Unveils New Innovations at World of Asphalt

Nigel McKay, Sales Manager at Weiler, talks about the latest technologies on the showfloor at World of Asphalt. Stop by booth 2349 this week to learn more.

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What’s Next for Venco Venturo

Ian Lahmer, vice president of sales and marking for Venco Venturo Industries, discusses the company’s history with NTEA, plans for the future and more at Work Truck Week 2024. Tune in to learn more about what this company has its sights set on next.

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Vanguard Talks About How Rental Houses Benefit From Battery and Engine Technology

Nick Moore and Jason Steadman showcase the Vanguard SI Swappable and Fixed Battery as well as engines sharing how rental stores can benefit from the technology.

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Building Excellence with USG

A Legacy of Quality, Innovation, and Trust in Construction

Dewalt

Your Up-close Look at DEWALT POWERSHIFT

DEWALT’s new equipment system is aimed at optimizing the workflow of concrete jobsites through electrification.

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Wirtgen Wows at Inaugural PAVE/X Event

From electric equipment to technology innovations that make things easier on the jobsite, The Wirtgen Group brought their line of equipment to contractors in the paving and pavement maintenance space at the first-ever PAVE/X event in San Antonio.

Crafco

How You Can Protect Your Assets - Employees & Equipment - with Crafco

The Crafco Super Shot 250 melter has the safety features and easy-to-use controls to save your crack sealing crews time and money.

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A Solution That Lets You Patch in Minutes and Drive on Right After

Michael Wertheim, National Director of Sales for Aquaphalt, shows you the water-activated, high-performance cold mix repair product that you can seal and stripe the same day and still count on to withstand the elements.

Exploring Tech Trends for Concrete Today and Beyond

Exploring Tech Trends for Concrete Today & Beyond

We brought together industry experts to weigh in on some of the biggest technological advancements and how these can impact the way concrete is produced and delivered.

Lori Ditoro and Dennis Howard meet for the first time during World of Concrete.

RDO Equipment's Howard Talks Industry Trends at World of Concrete

Among factors trending at the show was technology and upbeat attitudes.

Dpl

DPL Telematics Battery-Powered Tracking Simplifies Asset Management

Tony Nicoletti, Founder & CEO of DPL Telematics, showcases the AssetView lineup and their newest innovation, AVStealth.

Vanguard

Integrated Batteries from Vanguard Power Solutions Make Electrification Easy

We’re live here at World of Concrete Booth O32040 with Nick Moore, Director of Product Management, Electrification, who tells us more about why electrification matters now and where it’s going in the future.

Ligchine

Ligchine SCREEDSAVER Lineup Saves Contractors on Labor

Showing off the new SCREEDSAVER Pro Plus at World of Concrete Booth O32000, Kyle Hohmann, President of Ligchine, explains how this gap-closing new model from the global leader in laser guided concrete screeds helps contractors improve their margins.

Graco

How Graco Helps Concrete Contractors Profit

At World of Concrete, Graco's TruMix system has been attracting crowds at Booths S11207 and Silver Lot O30749, as the first variable ratio system for two-component floor coatings, a solution that puts money back in contractors' pockets.

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ANA Corp. Puts the E in ESG with Energy Boss Hybrid Energy System

At World of Concrete, Alex Vollrath and Matthew Bennett from ANA Corp. show how the company is making battery energy storage systems that are ideal for contractors and rental businesses.

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Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3

Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.

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Hops & Highways: Learn How to Better Understand & Grow Your Asphalt Paving Business at PAVE/X

Wayne Jones has over 40 years of asphalt paving experience and he will bring his expertise to the attendees of PAVE/X with two informative sessions. Hear his session previews on this week's episode!

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Hops & Highways: PAVE/X + Blacktop Banter Kickoff Party Details

Marvin Joles with Blacktop Banter and Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance joins us this week to talk about PAVE/X, the importance of networking and the exciting Blacktop Banter + PAVE/X kickoff party in San Antonio