The decision to upgrade a mature equipment fleet with modern technology is one that many asphalt contractors face as they balance operator familiarity against the promise of greater efficiency. For Louisiana-based Diamond B Construction, a company with more than 60 years in the paving business, that transition is now underway with significant investment in Wirtgen […]
Public-private partnerships, commonly known as P3s, have become a vital mechanism for funding and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across North America. In its Global P3 Landscape report, Moody’s Investors Service notes that the United States, given the size of its infrastructure needs and growing urban population, has the potential to become the largest P3 market
Compact excavators in the 10,000 to 20,000 lb range have evolved dramatically, absorbing features once reserved for much larger equipment. Hybrid rubber tracks, six-way blades, swing booms, proportional auxiliary hydraulics with increased flow, climate-controlled cabs, and touch-screen monitors are expanding what these machines can accomplish on a typical jobsite. For contractors looking to maximize versatility
Marine contracting firms that operate in inland waterways, lakes, and back-channel environments face unique challenges when it comes to sediment management and dredging operations. The choice between mechanical and hydraulic dredging methods can significantly affect project cost, timeline, and environmental compliance. This article examines real-world dredging applications through the experience of a New Jersey construction
Shaw Brothers Construction in Gorham, Maine, has demonstrated how strategic investment in asphalt plant technology can transform a contracting business. Starting in 1977 with two brothers, a handshake, and a backhoe, the company grew into one of Maine’s largest earthwork contractors by maintaining a commitment to hard work and customer satisfaction. For construction professionals considering
When country music artist Kip Moore released his music video celebrating the working class, it struck a powerful chord with construction professionals across the United States. The video became the most-viewed piece of content on ForConstructionPros.com during the third quarter of 2014, highlighting a deep cultural connection between the country music industry and the men
Equipment Innovation Trends From the 2017 Contractors Top articles have tracked how construction professionals evaluate new tools and machinery. In 2014, ForConstructionPros.com documented the top 10 most viewed new products on its platform, offering a valuable snapshot of what contractors were researching during that period. This article examines those products, the market forces behind their
Construction equipment tracks endure some of the harshest operating conditions on any jobsite. Abrasive soils, impact loads, mud packing, and continuous cycling cause gradual wear that, if left unchecked, leads to catastrophic failure and expensive downtime. Operators who skip daily maintenance and pre-shift inspections are tempting fate. Repairing a broken track can take four to
Tracked construction equipment forms the backbone of heavy earthmoving, excavation, and grading operations on job sites across the world. Excavators, bulldozers, track loaders, and other crawler machines depend entirely on the integrity of their undercarriage systems to deliver productive performance day after day. Yet the undercarriage remains one of the most neglected assemblies on many
The 2014 Toyota Tundra represents the first complete redesign of Toyota’s full-size pickup since the current generation launched for the 2007 model year. For construction professionals who rely on their pickup truck as both a worksite tool and daily driver, this refresh brings meaningful upgrades in safety, performance, and comfort. Toyota engineers focused on three
