Category: Top Story
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Preparing Your Rental Fleet for the Stormy Season
As unpredictable as storms can be, the trusted local rental shop will likely be one of the first places people will call to help them handle fallen trees, power-up their home, dewater any flooded areas, etc. Intended for homeowners, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) brought attention to a few tips inclement weather situations. The…
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Merlo Forecast Projects Growth in Construction, Agriculture and Data Centers
Merlo America, in collaboration with predictive sales intelligence firm BiltData.ai, has released a forecast projecting steady growth across the construction, agriculture and data center sectors over the next decade. The report estimates U.S. construction spending will rise from $1.553 trillion in 2025 to $1.889 trillion by 2030, reflecting a 4% compound annual growth rate. Residential…
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CM Labs Launches Simulation-Based 3-Person Crew Training for Heavy Equipment
CM Labs Simulations has released Intellia 3-Person Crew Training, a new simulation tool that allows excavator, articulated dump truck and dozer operators to train together in one virtual environment. The platform places crews in a shared workspace where they can practice coordinating operations, communicating in real time and building teamwork skills essential for safe and…
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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Global infrastructure projects continue to face major setbacks, with political instability, fragile supply chains, and outdated delivery models among the leading obstacles, according to new research involving leaders from projects such as Heathrow, JFK and Network Rail.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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Teton Pass Rebuilt with Aero Aggregates: A Road of Glass and Grit
The collapse of a section of Wyoming’s Teton Pass highway in June 2024 disrupted a vital commuter and freight corridor linking Idaho’s Teton Valley to Jackson Hole. This threatened local economies and tested the limits of rapid-response engineering. Out of that challenge came a pioneering application of foamed glass aggregate, a product manufactured by AeroAggregates,…
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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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Nominations Open for 2026 Pavement Awards
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Nominations are open for the 2026 Pavement Awards, presented by Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction. These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Limit one nomination per company per category. Nominees can be nominated in different categories: Click THE CATEGORY NAME from the list below to access the nomination forms. Please note,…
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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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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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What Happens When AI Gets It Wrong
In our previous articles, we explored different types of AI and their common uses. One of the more interesting — and important — issues is how much you should trust AI and the information it provides. Editor’s Note: previous articles offered a definition of AI for equipment rental businesses and thoughts on using Gen AI…