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SoFi Time-Lapse: 4 Years of Constructing the NFL's Largest Stadium in 3 Minutes
A 3-minute time-lapse, from dozens of camera angles, captures construction of all 3.1 million sq ft of SoFi, the NFL's largest stadium, and their first open-air, indoor-outdoor venue; home to the Chargers and Rams
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Eight: Exclusive Interview with Dynapac, How to Find Workers in Unexpected Places & Build America Friday
How is Dynapac North America supporting customers during COVID-19? Where are some new places to try and find workers? What crew are we featuring in Build America Friday? Watch to learn more.
Construction Update
Top 10 Construction Stories of the Week: 2021 Full-size Pickups Ramp Up Capability
The most-read construction stories of the week include the Biden administration’s USDOT transition team, an AI robot that can flatten concrete floors, Caterpillar’s track-life tips, Ford’s 2022 E-Transit electric work van, Dodge 2021 construction outlook
Profit Matters
Caterpillar Inc.'s Brian Cain Describes Construction of Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Gameboard
Brian Cain, demonstrator and instructor at Caterpillar Inc., discusses how the team overcame the challenges behind building the Cat Trial 9 PAC-MAN™ gameboard with Cat 3D™ Grade Control.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Seven: Biden's Infrastrucute Plan, Milling Best Practices & Build America Friday
What would an infrastructure plan look like under President-Elect Biden? Do plastics have a future in asphalt mixtures? What are some best practices for operating a milling machine? Jess & Dormie have answers to all that and more this week
Construction Update
Top 10 Construction Stories of the Week: OSHA Guidance on Common COVID Citations
Roundup of the most-read construction stories of the week, including World of Asphalt 2021 canceled, United Rentals to hold Blue Thursday used equipment sales, seven sustainable building materials, high hopes for bipartisan infrastructure legislation
Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] 75% of AGC Members Report Cancelled or Delayed Future Construction Projects
Caterpillar’s revenue fell 23%; U.S. construction forecast to drop 2% to the end of 2020 and 3% next year; materials, equipment and subcontractor labor prices fell for the 8th straight month
Rental Rundown
Rundown with Brian Beaudry of Point of Rental
In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Brumm hangs out with Brian Beaudry, content generator for Point of Rental software.
Caterpillar’s Profit Matters
Exclusive Interview with Caterpillar Inc. Creative Director Archie Lyons
Archie Lyons, creative director at Caterpillar, Inc., says that Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ was a great way to celebrate the brands 95th anniversary as well as showcase how the company is working hard to bring automation to the construction industry.
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Episode Six: Infrastructure Ballot Initiatives, Forces Impacting Screed Performance & Build America Friday
How did states vote on infrastructure issues? What are the five forces acting on your screed? What are Jess & Dormie drinking this week? We have your answers to those questions and more on this episode of Hops & Highways.
Construction Update
Top 10 Construction Stories of the Week: How to Ensure Your PPP Loan is Forgiven
The week's most-read construction stories include a Cat 336 excavator that did 3 weeks worth of work in 1; how much the COVID economy is cutting into new jobs, employment and construction costs; election results for construction funding and more
Video Network
[Construction Good News] Contractors Help Houston Area Nonprofit Get a $1 Million Makeover
In this special edition of Construction Good News, learn how Satterfield & Pontikes Construction brought together resources from across the Houston construction community to aid in the renovation of the Arrow Child & Family Ministries headquarters.
Profit Matters
Exclusive Interview with Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Player Jim Kosner
Jim Kosner, co-owner of JIMAX Group says that being able to have your operator at a safe distance makes you feel better about having them operate in dangerous situations like demolition. Watch his interview with Larry Stewart
Profit Matters
How the Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Video Came Together
Jason Boyer, video producer & director of Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ talks with ForConstructionPros.com editor Larry Stewart about telling the story of bringing legendary brands Caterpillar and PAC-MAN™ together.
Profit Matters
Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Player Alfonso Fajardo Says Remote Control Technology Will Improve Jobsite Operations
Alfonso Fajardo is superintendent at Horsepower Site Services in Charlotte, NC. Fajardo says remote technology is easy to learn and will help improve how operators work on some jobsites
Profit Matters
Caterpillar Inc. Celebrates 95th Year by Bringing Back The Cat Trials
Kelly Kyer, brand strategy and activation manager with Caterpillar, Inc. discusses how Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ gives customers and fans opportunities to engage with the brand
Asphalt
Hops & Highways Week Five: The Economy, Asphalt Recycling Q&A, Pumpkin Carving & Build America Friday
Each week, Jessica Lombardo & Dormie Roberts discuss the construction news of the week and salute contractors hard work.
Construction Update
Top 10 Construction Stories of the Week: How PPP Loans Could Pinch DOT Contractors' Revenue
Here's why contractors read construction's hottest stories of the week, including a conversation with animators behind Caterpillar’s PAC-MAN trial, why geofoam's better fill than gravel, 3 innovative concretes, 4 ways do more with fewer machines
Profit Matters
YouTube Gamer Blitz 'Pretty Impressed' With Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Video
Popular YouTube gamer Blitz plays Pinky in Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ and said it was a seamless transition moving from operating a joystick in his office to using a giant one to operate the Caterpillar 236D3 skid steer loaders for Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™
Profit Matters
Caterpillar Inc 336 Excavators Used to Dig Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Gameboard
The 336 excavator dug 100% of the maze using 3D GPS grade control. The typical timeframe to complete a project of this caliber would have been 3-4 weeks but it only took one week to dig out the gameboard using Cat technology.
Construction News Tracker
[NEWS TRACKER] September Construction Starts Drop Negates August Gains
Total construction starts dropped 18% in September and brought the starts to below June and July levels; plus more construction industry news in the October 29, 2020, edition of Construction News Tracker.
Profit Matters
Exclusive Interview with Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Player Joey Stone
Joey Stone, Caterpillar E-Nascar Drive for Richard Childress Racing eSports, says the challenge of filming Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ was "something incredible"
Profit Matters
Cat Trial 9: PAC-MAN™ Showcases How Caterpillar Helps Bring Value to Their Customers
During Trial 9 gameplay, the ghosts represent the challenges customers face every day and PAC-MAN™ uses the power pellets, which represent Cat dealer services, to take on those challenges
Concrete
ACI Virtual Concrete Convention: $1 Million Fundraising Challenge
During the recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, the ACI President Jeffrey Coleman posed a challenge to raise $1 million to fund students, needed research, and promote industry impacting activities.
