Category: Business Services
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Safety Isn’t the Problem — Resistance Is: How to Build a Culture That Actually Protects Your Crew
In construction, safety isn’t in a classroom, it’s forged in the field. Most jobsite injuries aren’t freak accidents but the result of small oversights, ignored signals, or old habits that persist because “it’s always been done that way.” The real threat isn’t lack of knowledge; it’s cultural resistance. Pie Insurance’s 2025 Workplace Safety Report confirms…
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RDO Equipment Co. and Montana State University Team Up to Bring Real-World Machine Control Training to Civil Engineering Students
Montana State University (MSU) has partnered with RDO Equipment Co. to launch a hands-on training program that gives civil engineering students practical exposure to the latest surveying and machine control technology used on today’s construction sites. The four-week course module introduces students to Topcon Positioning Systems and SmartGrade machine control systems through real jobsite experiences,…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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Construction’s Inflation Relief Opens the Door to Smarter Fleet Management
Over the past four years, inflation has significantly impacted the construction industry. Rising costs for materials, labor and equipment have led to increased project budgets and longer timelines. As prices for essential resources like lumber, steel, concrete, and even labor have soared, construction companies have faced challenges in maintaining profitability and project timeliness. Additionally, the…
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JLL Report: Construction Outlook Wavers Amid Policy Shifts, Material Costs & Labor Constraints
Policy uncertainty, rising material costs, and labor disruptions are reshaping the U.S. construction industry’s trajectory, according to JLL’s 2025 Construction Perspective: U.S. Mid-Year Update. While activity has slowed in many markets, the report points to significant opportunities for firms that plan strategically and stay flexible in the face of volatility. “The construction industry is experiencing…
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Linxup Launches Driver Coaching Sessions to Help Fleets Improve Safety with Telematics
Linxup has rolled out a new feature aimed at improving fleet safety: Driver Coaching Sessions. Built into the company’s Driver Coaching Dashboard, this tool enables fleet managers to quickly identify risky driving behaviors, schedule coaching sessions, and track driver performance directly within the Linxup platform. The dashboard organizes key alert data and trend insights, helping…
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Why Construction Site Theft Is Rising in 2025 — and How Proactive Security Can Stop It
The first half of 2025 has been plagued by economic uncertainty – and that includes the construction industry. Construction spending has taken a dip of about 3.5% year-over-year. On top of that, tariffs on Canadian lumber, which comprises 85% of U.S. lumber imports, are at 14.5% and expected to increase to 34.5%. According to Oxford…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…