Tag: Pros
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Cummins Announces Leadership Changes | For Construction Pros
Cummins has announced two significant leadership changes at the company. Effective March 15, Bonnie Fetch, who is currently vice president and president – Distribution Business, has been named executive vice president and president – Operations. Shon Wright, who currently serves as vice president – Cummins Components and Software, has been appointed to vice president and president…
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Should you buy a house with subsidence? We weigh up the pros and cons
The prospect of buying a house with subsidence can be seriously concerning. While there could be the attraction of spending less on a property, structural issues with a home are not to be taken lightly. If you’re buying a house with a mortgage, whether you would be able to borrow money for a home with…
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February 2025 PVM Editorial | For Construction Pros
About 12 years ago I went through a divorce, which was, as you can imagine, a really painful experience. In the aftermath, I started seeing a psychologist in order to help me through things, and to stabilize my mental health. During one particular sessions I explained to my doctor how it felt worse when I…
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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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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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February 2025 ACON Editorial | For Construction Pros
It never ceases to amaze me what truly smart and resourceful people can do with might seem like very little. Isaac Newton had an apple fall on his head, and he goes on to describe gravity, meanwhile, I have an Apple iPhone with access to the entirety of human history and knowledge, and I struggle…
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The Road Ahead | For Construction Pros
I have been reviewing my notes the last few days for this column. The main topic was going to be about the decline of the Auto Industry and some thoughts on how you could get into a decent new or slightly used truck for an amount lower than what you have been hearing about on…
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High-Pressure Drain Cleaning | For Construction Pros
When drains are clogged, life can’t go on as normal. Someone can’t live in the house long-term. People can’t flush the toilets. Normal life is as stuck as the water. As such, building owners are willing to call your customers and pay top dollar to open their drain. About half that time, the service finds…
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DEWALT Lights Up Vegas | For Construction Pros
DEWALT is once again making a splash at World of Concrete, by taking over the Las Vegas Sphere exterior. According to the company: Known as the Exosphere, the 580,000 sq. ft. programmable LED exterior of the next-generation entertainment venue has wowed audiences worldwide since the venue opened in 2023. This year’s display features the DEWALT…
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The Pros and Cons of Using A Commercial Sink at Home
When it comes time for you to remodel your kitchen, you might ask yourself whether or not it is a good idea to install a commercial sink. These sinks are great for when you have a lot of dishes to wash or if you like to multitask. This could include washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and preparing meals…