Tag: Construction
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Tire Maintenance Best Practices | For Construction Pros
Tire maintenance is a challenge in the off-highway industry and it can keep operators and drivers up at night. Downtime is a major challenge and the costs can be exorbitant and have far-reaching effects. Phil Domm, mining tire sales manager at MAXAM Tire, offers insights on tire technology development for the off-highway industries and what…
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Construction planning up 26% to start 2025
Nonresidential construction planning carried its late-2024 momentum into the new year, posting growth across all sectors, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, jumped 5.6% in January. Institutional planning, such as hospitals and education, led the month’s growth with an 8.7% increase, while commercial planning gained…
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Tracking Leased Concrete Equipment | For Construction Pros
In the concrete and construction sectors, leased equipment is vital to project success. From concrete mixers to cranes, leasing enables companies to leverage high-performance machinery in a much more cost-effective way than through outright ownership. Effective management of these leased assets is challenging and can directly impact profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency. Asset management software…
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Sherwin-Williams’ Cleveland HQ opening delayed by construction issues
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams is adding another delay to a list of problems that have plagued the construction of its forthcoming headquarters, according to local media reports. The opening ceremony, originally slated for March 12, has been…
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January 2025 economic roundup | Construction Dive
Surging data center activity helped jumpstart nonresidential construction planning last month, but contractors still face a number of hurdles in the year ahead. While planning picked up due to the momentum around data centers, overall backlog dropped to its lowest level in nearly two years. The decline underscores the ongoing challenges tied to elevated interest…
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Bremner to make an impression at Kent’s construction dinner and awards
The Maidstone Hub is hosting its popular annual dinner and awards on 6 March. Held at the Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Bearsted, the black-tie dinner gives an opportunity to network with leaders of the southeast’s building environment sector in a social setting. This year’s guest speaker is Rory Bremner, the impressionist, comedian,…
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Prioritizing Mental Health in Construction
The construction industry, long defined by its rigorous demands and resilience, is undergoing a transformative shift in addressing mental health and well-being. Deanna “D” Murchison, Secretary & Coordinator of the Electrical Contractors Trust (ECT) of Alameda County, has been at the forefront of this movement, advocating for open conversations, resources, and support for workers and…
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Trends for Construction Design in 2025
The construction industry is growing, and with it comes changes in the design of buildings to suit the new lifestyle, environmental concerns, and technological developments. Three significant trends for 2025 include the increasing popularity of industrial-style construction, the conversion and improvement of existing buildings, and the emergence of smaller, eco-friendly residential units. Each trend has…
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Construction Experts Unite to Bring Tech to the Industry, Built by Builders Q&A
In the consumerism industry, products are constantly being updated and changed to better suit the consumer. In the construction industry, it can be hard to find the perfect product that tackles the problems that contractors are actually dealing with. When the producer has personal experience with your field of expertise, the products are more likely…
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Ending Payment Delays in the Construction Industry
Every day, construction companies across the United States lose nearly $767 million due to payment delays and inefficiencies. This staggering drain on the industry totaled $280 billion in 2024 alone — enough to build 14 Empire State Buildings. For an industry already grappling with thin margins and rising costs, these payment delays aren’t just numbers on a…