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Highway and off-road chains provide added traction in slippery conditions on tires with a broader surface face and extra-deep treads
Construction input prices increased 1.6% in September with nonresidential construction input prices up 1.4% for the month
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 7.5 months in September, a decline of 0.5 compared to August
Electronic grade controls have become so practical that a smart phone can stand in for a display on some assist technologies.
Equipped with a box blade, grading attachment or six-way dozing blade and grade control solution, the CTL or skid steer doesn’t stop until grade is achieved
Following the end of a strategic agreement with Challenger Manufacturing Ltd., Elgin Sweeper will Manufacture Broom Badger in 2022
The ability to train, measure and certify people through virtual reality is incredibly valuable and can save construction companies large amounts of money each year
4. Opportunities for Mixed Reality and Smart Glass Technology in Construction
ThirdEye's smart glasses technology can improve efficiency, productivity and worker safety on the jobsite
3. Highways Coronavirus Relief Act Introduced in House
H.R. 8300 was introduced by Representative Rodney Davis last month to provide for a temporary increase to the Federal share for certain highway projects
Addressing these six topics in every construction contract can minimize confusion, make clear everyone’s respective responsibilities and should reduce disputes
Nonpartisan, non-profit research finds no state that has repealed prevailing wage has received the benefits claimed by politicians, but they have damaged their own construction industries