In the construction industry, landing new customers requires more than quality workmanship and competitive pricing. The difference between winning a project and losing it to a competitor often comes down to how well you manage the sales process from first contact to final follow-up. This is where mastering the five points of customer contact becomes […]
Contractors who bid on Department of Transportation projects face mounting pressure to deliver accurate estimates faster than ever before. With the U.S. DOT reporting record vehicle miles traveled in recent years and the FAST Act channeling over $300 billion into infrastructure, the volume of available work continues to grow. Yet margins remain tight, and the
C.J. Miller LLC, a family-run asphalt business based in Hampstead, Maryland, opened a new asphalt plant in Finksburg, Maryland during the summer of 2016 that is designed to increase production capacity, energy efficiency, and worksite safety. The nearly 60-year-old company invested $9 million into the facility, which doubles its output capacity while cutting energy consumption
When county road budgets tighten and pavement conditions deteriorate, public works officials need cost-effective solutions that extend service life without breaking the bank. Hot In-Place Recycling (HIR) has emerged as one of the most efficient pavement preservation techniques available, enabling agencies to rehabilitate deteriorated asphalt surfaces on-site while dramatically reducing material costs and environmental impact.
The worlds two largest full-scale accelerated pavement testing facilities have joined forces in a landmark partnership that promises to transform how state departments of transportation and municipalities approach pavement design across vastly different climate zones. The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) based in Alabama and the Minnesota Road Research Facility (MnROAD) are now sharing
The pavement preservation industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, moving away from reactive repair strategies toward proactive, systematic approaches that protect road infrastructure investments over the long term. This shift was powerfully illustrated at the 2016 National Pavement Preservation Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where a record 760 participants gathered under the theme “Continuing the Drive
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is reshaping how the construction industry approaches structural building components. This engineered wood product, made from layers of solid lumber boards stacked crosswise and bonded together, delivers dimensional stability, strength, and rigidity that rival traditional materials such as concrete and steel. As the building sector looks for greener, faster, and more cost-effective
The construction industry gathers every three years at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the international showcase for the latest equipment, products, services, and technologies. The 2017 edition, held March 7 through 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, set new benchmarks for scale, attendee experience, and forward-looking innovation. The lessons from 2017 remain highly relevant for contractors planning their
Finding skilled construction workers has never been more challenging. Industry projections indicate that between 25% and 30% of the current construction workforce will reach retirement age by 2030, creating a gap that threatens productivity across every sector of the industry. Construction Safety Management Essential Practices for Protecting Workers remain a critical foundation, but retention strategies
In the construction industry, the sudden departure of a key leader can send a company into a tailspin. Whether it is a veteran project manager retiring after thirty years, a top estimator accepting a competitor’s offer, or a founding owner facing unexpected health issues, the absence of a capable replacement can derail operations, erode client
