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Peace of Mind for Pump Truck Operators: Equipment Setup Solutions for the Concrete Industry

Dunnage or outrigger pads are a critical piece of the concrete pump truck safety, but they need to be made of a material strong enough to withstand the imposed forces and stiff enough to prevent excessive deflection.

The Role of Dunnage and Outrigger Pads in Concrete Pump Truck Safety

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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Caterpillar

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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Recruiting, Retaining Construction Workers Amid Shrinking Labor Pool

B2W Software Inc.

The overriding common theme is that, when it comes to people, you must play defense as well as offense. In other words, a company’s first focus should be on keeping the people it has before focusing on gaining new people.

The overriding common theme is that, when it comes to people, you must play defense as well as offense. In other words, a company’s first focus should be on keeping the people it has before focusing on gaining new people.

When Will Jobsites Become Autonomous?

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

As it has with cars, construction equipment will transition from assist features to task automation to task autonomy. The now-commonplace operator assists, such as blade and bucket controls, require sensor basics along the automation journey.

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5 Common Hiring Mistakes Construction Companies Make

Looking for the right employees to join your construction company can be difficult. Regarding recruitment, construction companies should be cautious because of their unique environment.

Looking for the right employees to join your construction company can be difficult. Regarding recruitment, construction companies should be cautious because of their unique environment.

The Importance of Sustainability in Construction

As these mandates and pledges continue to be enacted, it is important for construction groups to look to the future to ensure their buildings and projects can help, not hurt, the global push to limit the impact of climate change.

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Consider the Construction Equipment Financing Options Available

GB Financial Services, LLC

There are contractors and rental companies needing to upgrade their fleets with either new or late model used equipment. Many of you reading this are probably in this situation; figuring out what you may need, what you can sell off or trade-in, etc.

Buying a unit and financing it works if you have used units to trade-in or sell off to apply the proceeds to the purchase. It also helps if business is strong and generating taxable profits that you would like to avoid.

Fleet Tracking Enables Pinpoint Asphalt Load Accuracy

A family owned paving company in South Dakota showcases the benefits to accurate fleet tracking, digital e-ticketing and up-to-minute data.

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Electrification is Coming for Mid-Size Fleets

Motiv Power Systems

With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.

With the electric medium-duty vehicle market booming and sustainability deadlines looming, companies must keep a pulse on these four key industry trends throughout 2023.

What to Expect in 2023: Four Things Worth Watching

RDO Equipment Co.

While no one can predict every trend, I do believe that by planning ahead, exploring all your equipment options and embracing technology, you are on solid footing for whatever 2023 might bring.

Lawrence Garcia, senior operator in Billings, Montana, operates machinery with new technologies.

Third Party Vendors: Nickel-and Dime-Specialists

World Sweeping Association

When profit margins for sweeping contractors are already razor thin, are third party vendors helping or hurting the bottom line?

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How Field Data Analysis Can Improve Bids, Estimates

Collecting detailed field data helps identify pain points and inefficiencies. Project managers can use consistent, timely field reports to draft accurate bids, plan precise project schedules and closely monitor progress.

Collecting detailed field data helps identify pain points and inefficiencies. Project managers can use consistent, timely field reports to draft accurate bids, plan precise project schedules and closely monitor progress.

High Productivity Means Shorter Cycle Time

Activity and productivity aren't the same thing. For small business owners, efficiency is key.

Activity and productivity aren't the same thing. For small business owners, efficiency is key.

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