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Profit Matters: Articles
How-to information, tips and case studies to squeeze the most profit from your construction projects and improve your company’s bottom line.
Rental Business
The Ins and Outs of E-Commerce Rental Platforms
Experts provide insight into how e-commerce platforms can help grow rental businesses.
Business
Caterpillar Senior VP Talks About the State of the Construction Industry
Among areas that may see the most innovation in 2024 are electrified equipment and machines using alternative fuels.
Business
Former XPO CEO Launches Tech-Forward Market in Building Products Distribution
Brad Jacobs, former CEO of XPO Logistics, launched QXO, Inc., what is projected to be a market leader in building products distribution.
Coaching & Consulting
Opioids & Overdose Deaths In The Construction Industry: A Call to Action
Addressing the opioid and overdose crisis requires straight talk to acknowledge that there is a problem. Stigma associated with substance misuse creates barriers to care-seeking for addiction treatment and recovery. Let's talk about it.
Business
Ford Pro & Xcel Energy Team Up to Provide 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030
The companies are putting their heads together to pursue their 30x30 initiative.
Asphalt Recycling
Green Asphalt: Be Humble and Kick Asphalt
One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.
Underground Equipment
Caterpillar Plans to Expand Electrification and Energy Offerings at CES 2024
Those attending the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, will meet the full force of the company's "The Power of Possible" campaign in their almost 9.600 sq ft floor exhibit, running from January 9 - 12.
Profit Matters
The Practical Wearable Construction Technology Contractors Need to Learn About Right Now
Some construction wearable technologies can make construction software available hands-free but most extend dedicated software products for safety and productivity.
Equipment
Automation & Machine Control in Wheel Loader & Dumping Applications
Automation and machine control are useful technological advancements for the construction job site. This assistance technology is trending in wheel loaders and dump trucks.
Construction Technology
7 Tech Tips for Construction Contractors
The transformation of construction sites into technology-driven environments has made network infrastructure an essential component.
Theft Prevention
Four Ways to Help Protect Your Business From Cyber Crimes
The various elements of cybersecurity may seem overwhelming, however taking simple steps, including consulting with a local expert, can go a long way toward protecting your business.
Business
Hitachi Global Air Power Welcomes New VP of Operations
Ballenger will lead the company’s manufacturing in Michigan City, Ind. and has worked as a Lean consultant for Hitachi Global Air Power since July 2023.
Business
Technology is Reshaping What it Means to Run a Lumber and Building Materials Business Successfully
Advancements in ecommerce, inventory management, business intelligence, machine intelligence, and sales and financial forecasting are reshaping the LBM landscape.
Rental
2023 Rental Editor's Choice Awards: Top 35 Rise to the Prize
Drumroll, please! Check out our 2023 Editor's Choice breakdown of the top 35 products in the rental industry that make rental houses more efficient.
Business
Bobcat Expands CTL, Skid Steer Manufacturing Footprint With New Factory
This new location was selected after extensive review and consideration of expansions at existing Bobcat locations, along with the potential for new developments at locations across the globe.
Construction Technology
What's New at Trimble Dimensions 2023
Trimble partners with Microsoft by harnessing Azure AI, plus announcements regarding autonomy, integrations within the Trimble Construction One platform and a focus on small contractors.
Project Management
Construction Scheduling AI from Slate
A new construction AI product from Slate pulls construction insights out of the project schedule, joining SmartPM and others.
Concrete
Op-Ed: How The Concrete Industry Can Maximize Its Moment In The Sun
Despite the big headlines and interest in the industry, take patience and caution as even as we launch into the decarbonized era.
Curbers
Pouring Concrete With The Times
How monolithic concrete placements can drive efficiency for today's concrete construction contractors.
Undercarriage
Heavy Equipment Undercarriage & Track Advancements
Tread designs and rubber compounding define recent trends, leading to longer-lasting, smoother running tracks.
Surveying & Layout
An Important Message for Contractors Relying on GNSS Receivers
Increasing solar flare activity means contractors should update firmware for their precision GNSS hardware, and a Trimble expert provides insights and tips on what to expect.
Concrete
ACI Are Recognizing These People At Its Fall Concrete Convention
Each year the American Concrete Institute recognizes a collection of people for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the organization and the industry.
Business
Construction Economy: What Does the Future Hold?
Construction business owners should continue to expect high prices and need to keep a close eye on their balance sheets in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024.
Technology & Services
How GPR Helps Finding Utilities or Cables In Concrete Safe and Easy
Before demo begins ... how ground penetrating radar technology can help make detecting rebar safe and easy while avoiding the hidden dangers within concrete.
