Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction

Why Subcontractors Need Better Access to Financial Capital

For subcontractors to have a chance to be successful, they will need more tools in their financial arsenal belt to help them negotiate the complex, painfully broken payment cycle.

For subcontractors to have a chance to be successful, they will need more tools in their financial arsenal belt to help them negotiate the complex, painfully broken payment cycle.

Caterpillar to Unveil Battery Electric Construction Machines

Caterpillar - Cat

The battery electric machine prototypes include the 301.9 mini excavator, 320 medium excavator, 950 GC medium wheel loader and 906 compact wheel loader.

The battery electric machine prototypes include the 301.9 mini excavator, 320 medium excavator, 950 GC medium wheel loader and 906 compact wheel loader.

BKT Winter Tire for Construction Vehicles in Icy Conditions

Designed for tractors, the RIDEMAX IT 697 M+S winter tire ensures gripping for outdoor operations on icy and snowy roads without the need of snow chains.

Designed for tractors, the RIDEMAX IT 697 M+S winter tire ensures gripping for outdoor operations on icy and snowy roads without the need of snow chains.

BKT Offers Heavy-duty Tire for Skid Steers

The JUMBO TRAX HD features a block pattern design, as well as cut and chip resistance for heavy-duty service.

The JUMBO TRAX HD features a block pattern design, as well as cut and chip resistance for heavy-duty service.

DECKED Launches 80-piece Tool Kit

Backed by a limited lifetime guarantee, the 80-piece set is designed for equipment or vehicle installations, repair and maintenance.

Backed by a limited lifetime guarantee, the 80-piece set is designed for equipment or vehicle installations, repair and maintenance.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification Rule Change Under Consideration

The U.S. Department of Labor is considering enacting a rule that would provide guidance on who's an employee and who's an independent contractor.

The U.S. Department of Labor is considering enacting a rule that would provide guidance on who's an employee and who's an independent contractor.

Takeuchi Launches Short Tail Swing Excavator

Powered by an EPA Tier 4, EU Stage V emission-compliant engine, the excavator offers two working modes: Standard and ECO.

Powered by an EPA Tier 4, EU Stage V emission-compliant engine, the excavator offers two working modes: Standard and ECO.

Does Training in a Simulation Translate to Real-World Skills?

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

Safer, more efficient and cost effective - simulation training has broad benefits for workers and employers who need skilled people on the job quickly. See how it can help your construction business meet labor demands now.

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ConstructConnect Partners with Togal.AI to Expand Platform Features

ConstructConnect

The collaboration will expand the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in nonresidential preconstruction.

The collaboration will expand the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in nonresidential preconstruction.

The Limitations of F-Number Specifications

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Contractors need to be cognizant of certain situations that make it difficult to achieve routine FF and FL requirements and know how to get those specifications changed to more reasonable requirements.

The penetrations required in this depressed area in an elevated floor slab make it difficult to use 10-foot straightedges and riding power trowels. Specifiers should consider these multiple obstructions to finishing operations when determining F-number values. In this case, the specifier required F-numbers in the small depressed floated area that was to receive ceramic tile for bathrooms.

6 Primary Causes of Workforce Issues Identified by Wirtgen Group, BuildWitt New Partnership

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

The steady trend of labor shortages shows no end in the near future. Shrinking labor pools, high rates of turn-over, and under skilled labor continue to be issues for the entire industry. This new partnership vows to work together on innovative solutions.

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IntelliShift Launches Fleet Maintenance Tool

IntelliShift Fleet Maintenance consolidates data collected from digital inspections, advanced telematics and engine diagnostics to ensure what’s happening in the field is communicated properly to internal and external service partners.

IntelliShift Fleet Maintenance consolidates data collected from digital inspections, advanced telematics and engine diagnostics to ensure what’s happening in the field is communicated properly to internal and external service partners.

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