Category: Expert Columns
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Powering Progress in Off-Highway Machinery with Electrification
As the global drive toward electrification continues reshaping industries, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the off-highway sector face growing regulatory pressures. These challenges demand innovation, but they also present a chance to leverage solutions from parallel sectors. There are several ways the off-highway industry overcome obstacles in achieving electrification and build toward a thriving future.…
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Improve Construction Project Performance by Implementing a Success System
It would be great to complete every construction project exactly as you planned. With so many activities and things that can go wrong and out of your control, this would be nearly impossible. Building a perfect project would deliver the following performance: On-budget completion including crew field production. On-schedule completion with timely close-out. All contract…
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Who Really Benefits from Well-Paved Roads? Everyone
What’s one everyday necessity almost everyone takes for granted? Smooth roads and highway systems. “You never notice when you’re driving on a well-maintained road, but you’ll be sure to notice when it’s not,” said Cody Wagner, roadbuilding technologies product manager at RDO Equipment Co. Uneven slopes, potholes or deteriorated asphalt increase wear and tear on…
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Understanding DOI Measurements for Polished Concrete Floors
Maintaining the aesthetic appeal of polished concrete floors is crucial, as according to a Forbes.com article, you only have seven seconds to make a good impression. If a customer walks in and sees damaged or dull floors, they may conclude that the overall business is not well-kept. Traditionally, gloss measurements were the standard for assessing…
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How AI Agents are Leading the Future of Construction
Envision your future job site: autonomous bots doing layout, material staging and installations; drones conducting inspections; and office staff using virtual reality to interact with a digital twin comparing the plans to the as-built. For leaders of most construction firms, that future state for the field is not something they expect to see this decade.…
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Strategies to Navigate Construction Labor Market Challenges
As someone who’s spent over two decades studying workforce dynamics, I’ve never seen a more complex talent landscape than what we’re facing in construction today. With open jobs plummeting 40% year-over-year, you might think we’re simply dealing with another cyclical downturn. But this isn’t your typical market correction — it’s a wake-up call for an…
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The Role of Battery-Powered Equipment for Interior Demolition
Battery-powered equipment that operates with zero engine exhaust emissions opens up an entirely new world of interior demolition applications. Jobs that previously relied almost entirely on manual labor, either because of indoor conditions or noise ordinances, can now look to battery-powered equipment to bring efficiencies to the jobsite. As more and more essential jobsite equipment…
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5 Ways Alternative Drilling Solutions for Excavators Spark New Revenue Streams
The construction industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and methodologies reshaping how projects are completed. Excavators, as one of the most versatile machines on any jobsite, are now playing a larger role in specialized tasks like drilling. Alternative drilling solutions designed for excavators open the door to new opportunities, allowing contractors to expand their…
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Construction’s Hidden Profit Center: How Procurement Can Transform the Bottom Line
The construction industry is at a critical juncture, with increasing pressures to build faster, to meet sustainability goals while also improving profitability. Historically, construction has lagged far behind other industries in adopting technological innovations, and inefficient procurement processes have often led to cost overruns, project delays, and massive material waste. However, a shift toward modern…
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[SERIES] International Pavement Maintenance Part 2: Controlling Your Costs
Meeting with more than one hundred contractors personally, it was quite refreshing to hear of their willingness and desire to tight their “money belts” when it came to running their business. In fact, as more than one contractor told me, “Hey Mate, when you live on an island, you tend to be a bit more…