Category: Insurance & Leasing
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Boosts Construction Equipment Investment and Tax Relief
According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation, 42% of businesses plan to increase their equipment and software investments this year, with 32% citing increasing labor costs and labor shortages as the primary reason. For construction companies navigating these pressures, the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (P.L. 119-21) (“OBBBA”) can bring significant tax…
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Revizto: Top 5 Challenges Slowing Global Infrastructure Projects
Global infrastructure projects continue to face major setbacks, with political instability, fragile supply chains, and outdated delivery models among the leading obstacles, according to new research involving leaders from projects such as Heathrow, JFK and Network Rail. The World Bank estimates nine in 10 projects face delays or cost overruns, while McKinsey calculates inefficiencies at…
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Why Training and Maintenance Are Critical for Roadside Crash Cushions and Safety Systems
In highway work zones and along high-speed corridors, impact attenuators and crash cushions often serve as the last line of defense between a vehicle and catastrophe. These safety systems are engineered to absorb impact, redirect vehicles that veer off course, and protect both motorists and workers. Even the most rigorously tested device can fail if…
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Construction Input Prices Edge Up in August as Energy Costs Decline
Construction input prices rose 0.2% in August compared to July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month. Year over year, overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher, while nonresidential input prices are up 2.6%. Declines in energy…
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Fix the Dam Concrete: Aging U.S. Dams Face Urgent Repairs
With America’s dams showing their age, utilities have an opportunity to tap into federal funding and modernize critical concrete infrastructure before costly failures strike. In the U.S., hydropower generates nearly 27% of renewable electricity and 93% of all utility-scale storage, yet the average dam is nearly 80 years old, according to the U.S. Department of…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill and Incentivizing Equipment Purchasing
Signed on July 4, 2025, the full impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill has yet to take full effect. Let’s take a look at the projected impact on the equipment rental and construction industry in general. At its essence, the intent of the Bill is to drive the economy using incentives to drive capital…
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Covering Tariffs in Concrete: State of the Concrete Industry
Peter Bigwood, general manager at Mecalac North America, shares his insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Bigwood over email in June 2025. Q. What have been the biggest challenges for concrete contractor suppliers so far in 2025? Peter BigwoodMecalac North AmericaThe usual…
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Construction Fleet Safety: How to Reduce Risk and Protect Drivers Year-Round
Summer is the busiest and riskiest season on the road for construction crews. With more vehicles in transit and added distractions on the jobsite, even the safest drivers can face unexpected situations. Transportation-related incidents accounted for 36.8% of the more than 5,000 fatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2023. The average crash costs an…
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How Construction Companies Can Protect Cash Flow Amid Industry-Wide Payment Delays
Late payments and slow cash flow have plagued the construction industry for so long that most of us think of it as the norm. And it’s only getting worse – according to one recent report, 82% of contractors now face payment waits of over 30 days, up from 49% just two years ago. Slow payments…
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Putting ESOPs to Work in Construction
Interest in employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) has surged significantly within the construction industry. Where this was once a niche strategy for business owners seeking liquidity or an exit solution, the concept is now trending among construction firms. I connected with George Thacker, Managing Director at CSG Partners, the nation’s largest ESOP investment banking practice,…