The construction industry has long been viewed as a male-dominated field, but the landscape is shifting as more women take on leadership roles across the sector. Women in Construction Week 2026 Industry Leaders On progress highlight the growing recognition of female professionals who are shaping the future of building and infrastructure. One standout story is […]
Spring has long been synonymous with tradeshow season in the construction industry. From January through April, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and industry professionals typically converge at events across the country to network, explore new equipment, and share knowledge. The COVID-19 pandemic changed all of that, forcing the industry to adapt to life without the live exhibit
Construction professionals operate in one of the most demanding and rapidly changing work environments in the modern economy. Every day, workers face complex hazards that require split-second decisions with potentially life-altering consequences. Interestingly, the military has faced this same challenge for decades and developed a powerful framework for making critical decisions under pressure: the OODA
The construction industry has long been characterized as a slow adopter of new technology, but the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed that dynamic. A 2017 study by McKinsey and Company estimated construction to be among the least digitized sectors in the world, with digitization representing a USD 500 billion opportunity for productivity improvement in the United
The construction industry has undergone a profound shift in how it trains its workforce. Virtual training, once viewed as a secondary option, has become a cornerstone of workforce development for contractors of all sizes. As the industry navigates workforce shortages, evolving safety requirements, and the need for greater efficiency, digital training methods have proven their
Construction professionals looking to sharpen their business acumen and stay current with industry trends have a valuable resource in The Contractor’s Best Friend Podcast Season 5, hosted by well-known author, construction veteran, and coach Brad Humphrey. Brought to you by ForConstructionPros.com and Caterpillar, each 15-minute episode delivers focused insights on the most pressing challenges facing
In the paving and pavement maintenance industry, your business processes determine your end results. From estimating and bidding to crew deployment, equipment maintenance, and customer invoicing, every workflow either drives profitability or drains it. Yet many contractors operate on autopilot, running the same processes year after year without stepping back to evaluate whether those processes
America’s road infrastructure carries an alarming grade of D+ from the American Society of Civil Engineers, a rating that reflects decades of underinvestment and deferred maintenance. Identifying which roads need repair has traditionally relied on subjective visual inspections and costly specialized surveys. The RoadBotics 2021 U.S. Cities Road Report introduced a paradigm shift by using
The March 2021 issue of Rental magazine delivered a defining moment for the equipment industry with its annual State of the Industry report, providing a comprehensive look at how the rental sector was navigating the post-pandemic landscape. For building contractors and rental professionals alike, the issue offered data-driven insights into recovery trajectories, shifting customer expectations,
Running a construction business comes with immense responsibility. From managing crews and equipment to bidding projects and handling finances, the weight of ownership can feel overwhelming at times. For many contractors, the idea of bringing on a partner becomes an attractive way to share that load. But is a partnership the right move for your
