Category: Apps
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Veriforce Acquires Highwire to Expand Contractor Risk Management Capabilities
Veriforce has acquired Highwire, a U.S.-based provider of contractor prequalification and risk management solutions for the construction and capital projects sector. The deal expands Veriforce’s reach in industries such as data centers, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare, while combining Highwire’s construction-focused platform with Veriforce’s global safety and compliance expertise. Together, the companies now support…
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Linarc Offers Free 21-Day Trial and Lifetime Access to New Scheduling Software
Linarc, Inc. has announced a new offer giving contractors free access to its full project management platform for 21 days, along with lifetime use of its project scheduling software. During the trial, users can create up to three new projects, explore sample projects and invite colleagues and trade partners to test the system’s full capabilities.…
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How Smart Construction Technology Is Powering the Next Wave of Sustainable Building
The push for sustainable building is no longer optional. From government regulations to tenant demand, the construction industry is under mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Yet for many developers, “going green” raises a tough question: how do you meet ambitious sustainability targets without sacrificing efficiency, budgets or delivery timelines? The answer lies in…
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Construction’s Tech Revolution: Why the Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore Digital Tools
The construction industry isn’t known for embracing technology. In fact, it ranks as one of the least technologically advanced industries. But this perception doesn’t have to define its future. After 35 years working with contractors, I’ve seen how firms navigate shifting markets firsthand. What’s clear today is that technology is no longer optional. Cloud platforms,…
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6 Practical Ways Construction Companies Can Use AI to Save Time and Boost Profit
In the construction industry, discussions about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to help companies both work and build smarter have ranged from using AI for project planning and design to employing the technology for construction site management and energy optimization at maintenance facilities. All that buzz has produced more confusion than adoption, raising two…
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The Home Depot Launches Digital Project Planning Tool for Construction Pros
The Home Depot has introduced a new Project Planning tool, a digital platform designed to help professional contractors, remodelers and tradespeople manage projects from start to finish in one place. The tool combines Home Depot’s full product assortment — including store inventory, fulfillment center items, appliances and specialty products — into a single digital workspace.…
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Cybersecurity Tops Priority List for Construction Decision-Makers, Survey Finds
Cybersecurity remains a leading concern for contractors and construction executives, according to the 2025 Travelers Risk Index. The annual survey of more than 1,200 business decision-makers found that three out of four respondents in construction said cyber protection is a priority championed by senior management. The finding underscores how much the industry has shifted in…
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Nominations Open for For Construction Pros’ PACER Award
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in Apps, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Concrete Equipment & Products, Construction, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Decorative Concrete, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet News, Labor & Workforce Development, PACER Award, Paving, Personnel Management, Power, Project Management, Recommended, Rental Business, Software, Striping, Sweeping, Top Story, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite Equipment, WorkwearNominations for ForConstructionPros.com’s PACER award are now open! The PACER (Pavement, Asphalt, Concrete, Equipment, Rental) award, managed by ForConstructionPros.com and its affiliate brands, Equipment Today; Asphalt Contractor; Rental; Concrete Contractor; and Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction, recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry. This award is broken down into four categories: Women in…
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AI, Asset Management, And ROI Dominate At PWX 2025
Last week in downtown Chicago, public works professionals from across the country converged at the McCormick Convention Center for the 2025 Public Works Expo (PWX). Every year this show houses products, equipment, and education for people who’s job it is to manage the local infrastructure you use every day. Whether that’s in a large metro…
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Command Alkon Announces Fall 2025 TRAININGdays for Heavy Materials Software Users
Construction technology professionals working with Command Alkon software will have the chance to sharpen their skills this fall during the company’s upcoming TRAININGdays event, taking place November 3–6, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown. Designed for both new and experienced system users and administrators, the in-person event offers hands-on training, expert-led workshops and networking…