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Contractors Duty to Warn in Construction
When it comes to liability, the last contractor who “touched” the device, etc., that caused property damage and/or bodily injury is brought into the claim – even if the service or repair performed had nothing to do with the actual claim.
Coaching & Consulting
Safe Surgery for Those in Recovery: Avoiding Opioids & Healing
Batteries
Cummins, Accelera, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Break Ground on Mississippi Battery Cell Factory
No Edge Lines
Where Are All The Workers? | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 3
Training & Education
Best Practices for Showing Appreciation to Construction Workers
Construction Technology
Cybersecurity Should be at the Top of Your List
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Labor & Workforce Development
How to Fill the Skills Gap in Construction
The efforts each of us make to introduce construction and the opportunities available within the industry to a wider audience, the better each of us will fare.
Labor & Workforce Development
DEWALT Gives Out Tools, Grants for 100 Year Anniversary
DEWALT also opened applications for its 2024 Grow the Trades Grant program, which is part of its $30 million commitment over five years to support organizations that are skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople.
Business
Cat Announces $7B Profit in Construction Heavy Equipment
The company listed $27.4 billion in sales in the sector overall, crediting online selling and demos at CONEXPO-CON/AGG as some of the reasons for its growth.
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Construction Safety
Interior Protective Systems on Construction Sites
What to know about interior protective systems and how they can help keep construction sites work-friendly and safe.
Business
LBX Celebrates 150 Years of Link-Belt Brand
LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with an event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky.
Business
Grose Joins Grote Industries
With over 14 years of experience at Whirlpool Corp., Grose has held various leadership positions, most recently as COO and general manager of Yummly, a software company and Whirlpool subsidiary.
Concrete
More To The Pour: Safety On the Concrete Construction Jobsite
Creating a safety culture for your construction company is built from a foundation of great leadership. The strategy behind the safety program at Concrete Strategies.
Construction
Brigade Electronics Shares How to Enhance Rental Heavy Equipment Safety
Brigade has provided a guide for heavy equipment rental providers, recommending essential safety devices for the most common types of heavy machinery.
Construction Technology
How Directors of Land Development Are Embracing a New Era
As the land development industry continues to evolve, the role of technology will undoubtedly become more integral.
Asphalt Plants
FAYAT Acquires Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc.
FAYAT acquired a controlling interest in Asphalt Drum Mixers LLC (ADM), based in Huntertown, Indiana, which manufactures high-quality asphalt plants and components for contractors and asphalt producers worldwide.
Business
AEM Makes First Tour Stop at Weiler
AEM’s first stop on the AEM Manufacturing Express bus tour was at Weiler, which manufactures heavy equipment for the asphalt and road building industry, including remixing transfer vehicles, commercial pavers and more.
Sweepers
Using Independent Sweeping Contractors: Advantages and Pitfalls
Setting up independent contractors for parking lot sweeping offers numerous advantages for sweeping businesses in terms of flexibility, cost savings, and potential access to specialized skills.
Coaching & Consulting
Planning: The Components of Contractor Success
After more than 35 years of consulting with contractors of different size and specialty, one common ailment might be the lack of more in-depth planning for project success.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Why Fleet Connectivity is Key for Profitability
Vehicle fleets operating like a hive mind, with vehicles communicating among themselves, represent a significant technological feat. This level of connectivity demands robust infrastructure, sophisticated software, and significant resources.
Construction Safety
How Drug Screening and Background Checks Reduce Workplace Injuries
The efficacy of drug screening and background checks lies in their technical implementation and ability to foster a culture of safety within the construction industry.
Construction Safety
Extreme Heat Worker Rule Proposed by White House
Employers would be required to provide training and have procedures to respond if a worker is experiencing signs and symptoms of a heat-related illness.
Rental
Redefining Customer Experience in the Post-Pandemic Era
By embracing a balanced, empathetic and responsive approach to customer engagement, companies can navigate the post-pandemic landscape with resilience and renewed commitment to excellence.
Infrastructure
$1.8B in Infrastructure Grants Announced Across U.S.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program for 148 projects across the country.
Rental
How to Build 'Natural' Customer Service
In order to achieve consistency in customer service, you need to set standards. These standards are guidelines that provide structure to important components of the customer interaction.
Training & Education
Construction Industry Spends $1.6B to Train, Upskill Workers
ABC released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey, which found its member contractors invested $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees.
Coaching & Consulting
Peer Support to Build Connections with Recovery Allies
An increasing number of organizations throughout the construction industry are offering peer support programs for construction pros and further destigmatizing recovery. Here are two.
Digging Deeper
How Tech Can Help Construction’s Staffing Crisis
This Digging Deeper podcast episode features Adam Stark, CEO of Jet.Build discussing why tech-enabled construction talent is key to solving this generation’s staffing crisis.
Business
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Names Adamson CEO
Adamson has over 35 years of experience leading global companies in the building products sector, including as CEO of Fletcher Building and Formica Corp.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Confidence Steady in Equipment Finance Sector
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 50.2, steady with the May index of 50.7.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Steps for a Successful Construction Business in 2024
Adopting technology, finding ways to retain talent and shoring up finances are among the steps to help your business’ success.
Business
BOMAG Names New President
Ralf Junker will hand over his position as president of the BOMAG Group to Ingo Ettischer.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
For Construction Companies, Insuring a Business Vehicle Can Be Clear As Mud
From coverage limits, circumstances, and pricing to questions like “How do I insure my partial use business vehicle?” there can be several notable differences from personal vehicle insurance.
Construction News
ForConstructionPros.com's New Award Recognizes Construction Pros in Office and on Jobsite
ForConstructionPros.com launched the PACER award, which recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry.
Top Contractor Awards
The Pavement Maintenance Top 50 Contractors of 2024
The complex economic factors at work in our industry are impacted by many outside forces. If you only look at the year-over-year figures, you might be discouraged, but we've been tracking things for more than a decade, and upward is still the trend.
Business
Construction Industry Shows Optimistic Signs
We’re experiencing an extraordinary time in U.S. history, and companies that follow prevailing wage and apprenticeship rules stand to gain additional benefits from federal funds.
Business
Magni America Opens New HQ in NJ
The grand opening featured a keynote address by Riccardo Magni, president and founder of Magni Telescopic Handlers, who shared insights about the company’s vision and its commitment to customer service.
Construction Technology
Ease-Of-Use in Modern Construction Technology
The construction projects of today generate enormous amounts of data. The task has been how to efficiently handle and examine the generated data.
Excavators
Heavy Equipment Sticker Shock? What Can Contractors Do?
This column offers advice about adjusting to higher sticker prices on most types of equipment.