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Project Management
The 4 Cs of Successful Construction Projects
The 4Cs are a roadmap for how to approach communal work, while IT and project information management are the avenues by which this work is coordinated.
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.
Rental
How Relationships with Equipment Suppliers & Rental Customers Are Similar
There are a lot of parallels between the people selling equipment to rental companies and those who are destined to rent it out later.
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.
Estimating & Bidding
Navigating Construction Equipment Rental Costs
A balanced focus on price, duration, and quality -- supported by strong supplier relationships -- is key to achieving efficient and cost-effective equipment rental management.
Rental
Rental Business Software: Do’s, Don’ts, and Other Considerations
Many equipment rental business owners are working far too hard for the amount left over after expenses. A more robust software system can help your company keep more of what you’ve earned.
Decorative Concrete
'Thin to Win' With Decorative Concrete Sealers
Thin applications are the simple answer to many acrylic sealer problems contractors face on decorative concrete projects like stamped and stained concrete.
Decorative Concrete
Abrasives 101
Learn how to choose the correct abrasives for grinding and polishing concrete.
Construction Technology
Preconstruction Support, Training Vital
The message is clear: as construction progresses into a new digital era, success will favor companies that empower their people with robust capabilities.
Construction Technology
3 Ways Parametric AI Will Change Commercial Preconstruction
While generative AI has seized the popular imagination, parametric AI is more practical because it enables a preconstruction professional to quickly change various parameters of a project.
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.
Infrastructure
What Is Road Base?
Going back to basics, this article details the importance of the correct road base in the durability and life of roads.
Rental
Do Online Reviews Really Matter for your Business?
In the digital age, 93 percent of customers say that their buying decisions are influenced by online reviews. And as a small business, your online reputation can directly influence your bottom line.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?
The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.
Industrial Forklift
TPPL vs Lithium Forklift Batteries: Which Technology is Winning?
As technology changes - and presumably improves - how does TPPL technology compare to lithium-ion?
Business
Jobsite Due Diligence Can Prevent Costly Delays
Good building sites remain on the market. But many of those sites must be made good with early planning and intervention.
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.
Construction Safety
Opioids in Construction: How Home-based Drug Deactivation & Disposal Saves Lives
Whether used by children or adults, excess medications in the household are a huge threat. Eliminating unused medications should be a top priority. Your employees should know that this is important to you as an employer.
Construction Technology
What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace
When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.
Fleet Maintenance
3 Tactics to Boost Construction Fleet Performance
Telematics, IoT devices, and even AI integrations have the power to significantly improve construction fleet management when utilized effectively.
Business
Commercial Building Reuse in the Work-From-Home Economy
As the American workplace adapts, the traditional 9-5 will likely continue to become less common. What does that mean for landlocked employers staring down half-empty offices?
Material Processing & Debris Handling
Combating Construction Waste with Technology
Construction professionals play a large role in reducing the amount of waste produced on a project. However, the client’s decision-making can also be a factor.
Concrete
Concrete: A Better Home for the Future
A home insurance crisis is forcing builders to rethink designs. This has some looking at concrete where a trend is breaking ground and alleviating some drawbacks of wood-framed homes.