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Equipment Management
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.
Business
Ways to Promote, Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day in Schools, Businesses
Labor & Workforce Development
Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change
Business
Topcon Expands Retail Territory
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
Expert Columns
Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform
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Business
White Cap Expands Reach in Oklahoma, Oregon
White Cap has acquired Bend Construction - a supplier of struts, fasteners, anchors, and concrete accessories and products - and Crimson Steel - a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products.
Business
Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.
Business
Construction Trends for 2024
While the industry will continue to go through transformation like many others, those willing to marry the fundamentals of the craft with new technology and sustainable building methods can continue to experience great success in 2024 and beyond.
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Business
Vermeer's Andringa Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Andringa’s journey began in the late 1980s when she expanded on the vision of the founder of Vermeer, Gary Vermeer, who aimed to install utilities underground without disturbing the surface.
Business
How Potential Tax Changes May Impact Your Construction Biz
Pending tax changes may put cash in your pocket.
Business
Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel
HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Equipment Management
Personal Vehicle Programs Shuttle Workers to Remote Sites
One solution to address the challenge of mobilizing skilled workers to remote jobsites is the implementation of vehicle reimbursement programs.
Business
MacAllister Enters Magni's Dealer Network of Telehandlers in Indiana and Michigan
With Magni's telehandlers now readily available through MacAllister, customers across Indiana and Michigan can expect enhanced efficiency, safety, and productivity on their projects
Fleet Maintenance
Diagnostic Tools Upgrade Preventive Maintenance
Equipment care can help revolutionize the construction industry.
Business
American Concrete Institute Elects 2024-2025 President and Board
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members.
Labor & Workforce Development
Hidden Costs of Worksite Parking
Re-evaluating crew transportation logistics through the lens of shuttle services is not just an operational decision, it's a strategic investment in the future of construction project management.
Construction Technology
Autodesk to Improve Collaboration, Cloud Tools
The interoperability agreement with Nemetschek Group will allow the two companies to improve upon existing data exchanges and open new data-centric workflows that span disciplines and industries.
Rental Business
Rental Snapshot: A Desire to be Unique
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals has evolved into a unique, electrifying company. Part of that ingenuity comes from owner Tom Butts, who shares his insights in this month’s Rental Snapshot.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Buying Used Concrete Equipment? Beware of Hidden Liens
There's an uncommon-but-real issue that could crop up when buying any type of used equipment, and that’s buying equipment that unknowingly has a lien on it.
Business
Pettibone Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Cary-Lift
Pettibone announced that it is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Cary-Lift.
Concrete
Concrete Industry Veteran Earns Leadership Award
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association established the Shydlowski-Turner Materials Leadership Award to honor an individual who, as a materials supplier to the ready mixed concrete industry, exemplifies leadership, commitment, and support for industry.
Business
Unicontrol to Integrate 3D Tech With Level Best Equipment
By integrating Unicontrol's 3D machine control system with Level Best's precision grading equipment, this partnership aims to raise standards in machinery efficiency and usability.
Fleet Maintenance
DEUTZ Highlights Eco-friendly Parts, Software
The company will showcase the TCD 3.9 engine in the sub-4 liter category along with an electric excavator, powered by DEUTZ Electric System, and the DEUTZ PowerTree mobile rapid charging system at INTERMAT.
Business
CNH Names CEO
Gerrit Marx will succeed Scott Wine as of July 1.
Labor & Workforce Development
Deere, Purdy Search for Chief Tractor Officer
To apply, candidates must submit a short-form video with their pitch for the position, showing the creativity, humor, and passion they’d bring to the job.
Business
White Cap Expands Reach in Oklahoma, Oregon
White Cap has acquired Bend Construction - a supplier of struts, fasteners, anchors, and concrete accessories and products - and Crimson Steel - a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products.
Coaching & Consulting
Designing an Effective Hiring Process
Getting the right people on your team is critical to the sustainability of your business. High turnover rates or underperforming team members can have a detrimental impact on your business and profitability.
Utility Vehicles
Club Car Opens UTV Factory in US
Club Car has opened a new factory in the state of Georgia that will be used for producing popular utility task vehicles (UTVs) that are powered electrically.
Business
Changing Colors: Yanmar Turns to Red
As part of the company's shift in market approach, execs explain the strategy behind the brand's 2020 departure from conventional yellow machine livery to today's Premium Red.
Business
OTR to Open Factory in Mexico
Located in Apodaca, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, the site was strategically selected to supply OEM customers with products and services such as tire mounting, sequencing, just-in-time supply and warehousing on a local basis.
Business
SAF-HOLLAND to Build New Factory in Texas
The new Rowlett facility is the next phase of the SAF-HOLLAND manufacturing optimization and vertical integration strategy to increase capacity output that began with the opening of its Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico plant in August 2023.
Sustainability
Volvo Construction Testing Out Excavator Delivery in France With E-shuttle
The e-shuttle service is designed to reduce emissions during the first transport leg of construction machines from the Volvo CE factory in France.
Business
Volvo CE Reports Slow Q1 Sales, Orders
Overall, order intake for the Volvo brand decreased in line with market development in Europe and North America.
Construction Technology
Construction AI Tool Expands to US
Mercator AI, the AI-powered business development tool for commercial general contractors, announced its expansion into Texas.
Construction Technology
Tenna, Boom & Bucket Partner on Integration for Equipment Valuations
The strategic partnership and integration aims to enhance a construction business’ ability to manage the lifecycle of their owned fleet.
Business
Trailer Orders Down 24% YoY
Industry experts expect truck trailer orders to face a year of transition.
Construction Safety
3 Tips for Managing Economic Risks on Construction Projects
While you can’t eliminate risk entirely, you can take steps to help reduce it, avoid it and protect against it.
Project Management
Overcoming Confirmation Bias in Construction Project Management
Confirmation bias can be particularly problematic in project and schedule management, where decisions must be based on accurate and comprehensive information.