Category: Expert Columns
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8 Traits of ‘Best in Class’ Level Contractors
Most construction business owners strive for their companies to do better, grow, be organized, and make more money. The top contractors tend to have the same strategies, systems, and characteristics which take them to the highest level of performance and results. So, what will it take to move your company to the top level? As…
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Upcoming Contractor Opportunities in Revitalizing America’s Cities 2025
Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are revitalizing downtown areas, providing more housing, adding revenue-generating attractions, and repurposing other public areas. There are numerous drivers behind these types of focused projects, with population growth and the critical need for upgrades to aging facilities standing out as primary reasons. Visionary municipal leaders are planning for the…
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Maximizing Uptime with Reliability Centered Maintenance, Seasonal Product Strategy and Oil Analysis
As the seasons turn, we are often reminded of several routine maintenance activities which accompany the changing weather patterns. Around the house these include things like rolling back the clocks for daylight saving time, cleaning gutters and laundry vents, and changing batteries in smoke detectors. On the jobsite, a similar cadence of routine maintenance is…
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How Technology Advances Construction Workflow
The construction industry is at a turning point. What used to work — manual tracking, paper-heavy processes, and in-person meetings — no longer meets today’s demands. As projects grow more complex, budgets shrink, and competition increases, teams need faster and more effective ways to do business. Cost is a major concern in the construction industry,…
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How to Attract the Right Construction Candidates
The labor shortage is still causing difficulty in the construction industry. With plenty of unemployed people, it is important to focus on the best ways to recruit good people. An expert in the industry who spoke at CONEXPO in 2023, Dr. Kokkelenberg, has some tips on hiring and retaining good workers. According to the press…
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Construction of Healthcare Facilities Expected to Surge in 2025 and 2026
As the demand for modernized and expanded infrastructure surges, one sector stands out with unprecedented momentum: healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities are critical components of the nation’s infrastructure and from what can be seen in planning documents, it appears that almost every state and/or region in America is evaluating some type of healthcare-related upgrade. The obvious…
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Bridging the Contractor-Carrier Gap Speeds Weather Claim Resolution
The increase in extreme weather events is making already arduous processes, such as assessments, adjustments, and repairs, more difficult, creating delays in repairs and longer claims cycles. Data from JD Power shows the average claims cycle has increased by six days in the last two years, going from 17.9 days to 23.9 days, and for…
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Renting Out Your Mulchers in the Winter
Should the winter projects slow to a crawl, contractors might be able to change tactics a bit and keep the jobs coming in and revenue streams consistent. With a different strategy and renting the right equipment, your pro customers can bring a tailored service and help grow their client base. Here are a few avenues…
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Preparing the Fleet for Green Cement
Although green cement was invented in the late ‘90s, it hadn’t managed to gain much traction. Over the last few years, however, you may have heard the term “green cement” gaining ground as a method of reducing carbon emissions associated with cement manufacturing. The concrete industry accounts for roughly seven percent of CO2 emissions globally.…
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New Financing Model Benefits for Construction Companies
The construction market is experiencing an oversupply of equipment as dealers who previously purchased large quantities now hold excess inventory, creating a prime opportunity for buyers to acquire new machinery for their businesses. Additionally, the construction equipment market is grappling with a complex mix of economic pressure, supply chain challenges, regulatory changes, and shifting market…