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Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] What Will Happen With the Highway Trust Fund?
Eighty-eight construction oriented trade groups have signed a joint letter to Congress urging a one-year extension of the FAST Act; plus more on the September 17, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.
Undercarriage
[THE TRACK] Importance of Inspection to Avoid Costly Undercarriage Repair and Rebuild
An undercarriage inspection is crucial when searching for a used dozer. RDO Equipment's Dennis Howard and Jake Mast walk and talk through a dozer undercarriage inspection to show just what it can reveal.
Construction Good News
Miron Construction Makes Little Boy's "Worker Man" Make-A-Wish Dream Come True
Joel Stave, project manager at Miron Construction, shares how the company worked with the local Make-A-Wish organization to fulfill a five-year-old boy's dream to be a "worker man" on a construction jobsite.
Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] Construction Starts Dropped Again in July
New Dodge Data numbers reflect a number of impediments that have materialized for construction in the past few months that are likely to last for some time; plus more construction news on the Sept. 3, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.
Construction Good News
[Construction Good News] Positive Momentum & Stories From the Field
Hear positive economic news and stories of construction companies and individuals who went above and beyond to help those in need – including how one company made a child’s wish come true.
Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] Economists Concerned US Headed Into Dangerous Economic Territory
Economists are concerned that recent Labor Department statistics fail to show the true picture of the economy due to the virus pandemic; plus more construction industry news on the August 20, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.
Construction Technology
Stay Connected to your Jobsite with Solstice Cam
EarthCam's live streaming wireless security camera sets up in seconds.
Trucks
[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] Technology Drives Industries’ Growth and Recovery During and Post-pandemic
The Transportation Chain team discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend toward new technology adoption; the evolving market conditions; prospects for rebuilding the workforce; and what may lie ahead.
Construction Technology
Milwaukee Tool Integrates One-Key Smart Tool Software with Autodesk BIM 360
One-Key digital asset management platform communicates with Autodesk BIM 360 to automatically sync torque quality data from the field to the back office, for example
COVID-19
Contractor Disinfects Jobsites with Industrial Misting Fan
Rosendin Electric follows Power Breezer directions and CDC disinfecting guidelines as part of its coronavirus safety program
Infrastructure
July Home-Construction Job Growth Obscures Sinking Nonresidential Construction
An op-ed video from AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson explains the need for federal infrastructure investment to maintain national nonresidential capacity
Asphalt
BOMAG Ion Dust Shield Helps Contractor Stay Compliant
OSHA's Silica Dust Rule heavily impacts milling contractors and manufacturers are working to make equipment that helps operators stay safe and compliant
Labor & Workforce Development
Workforce Challenges Continue in Construction and Equipment Manufacturing Industries
Becky Schultz, editor of Equipment Today, and Sara Jensen, editor of OEM Off-Highway, explore the workforce challenges, and opportunities, during and post-pandemic.
Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] Virus Crisis and Recession Putting Construction Recovery at Significant Risk
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the nation's building markets during the first half of 2020; plus more construction industry news on the August 6, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.
Equipment
[THE TRACK] Construction Industry Update with ForConstructionPros.com: Part 2
Dennis Howard, RDO Equipment, and Becky Schultz, Equipment Today editor and ForConstructionPros.com contributor, continue the conversation on what's happening and what lies ahead for construction in Part 2 of The Track.
Apps
Chaney Enterprises Uses Zello App to Enhance Driver Safety & Compliance
Erica Magdelinskas, Chaney Enterprises, tells how the Zello app is making communication simpler and safer for the company and its drivers.
Business
[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] Challenges and Opportunities to Rebuild the Workforce During and Post-Pandemic
COVID-19 has generated more and new challenges yet also offers opportunities to rebuild the workforce and its skills. This episode examines both aspects, as well as the growing role technology will play in workforce development.
Business
[THE TRACK] Construction Industry Update with ForConstructionPros.com: Part 1
Dennis Howard, RDO Equipment, invited Becky Schultz, Equipment Today editor and ForConstructionPros.com contributor, on The Track to discuss COVID-19, oil prices, rental and more affecting the construction industry this year.
Business
Battleground-State Polling Reveals Voters Oppose Trump Lifting Tongass Roadless Rule
Conservative polster Trafalgar Group finds Trump campaign vulnerable with base on decision to open Alaska National Forest for money-losing logging largely for China’s benefit
Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] Where Does Infrastructure and the HTF Stand?
With a massive loss of revenue of 79% it appears the Highway Trust Fund will be out of money sooner than expected; plus more industry news on the July 23, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.
Construction Technology
James Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Discusses How Telematics Increase Uptime
The role of telematics continues to evolve as the technology progresses and the dealer will play a more important role in the future.
Construction Technology
TruckIt CEO Shares E-ticketing’s Added Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
E-ticketing can take the place of paper-based systems for managing material delivery and logistics, enhancing driver safety during COVID-19 in the process.
Construction Technology
Technology Enhances Driver Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic
Here’s a look at some of the vehicle-related technology that construction companies can use to keep workers safe behind the wheel during, and after, the COVID-19 pandemic.
Concrete
World First: Kamp C 3D Prints a Two-Story House in One Piece
A small house like this can be printed in less than two days, with 60% less material, time, and budget
