When most construction professionals think about safety on the jobsite, they picture hard hats, harnesses, and heavy equipment protocols. These physical safeguards have dramatically reduced injuries over the past century. Yet there is another danger claiming more lives than any single construction accident, and it remains largely invisible. The suicide rate for men in construction […]
When a company with nearly a century of institutional knowledge makes a strategic acquisition, the ripple effects extend far beyond a single transaction. Russell Standard, a family-owned supplier of pavement materials, road preservation treatments, and industrial asphalt solutions, recently assumed control of the only asphalt terminal in the state of Delaware, located in Seaford. This
The aerial lift industry continues to play a central role in construction rental markets across North America, driven by large infrastructure projects and heightened attention to Highway Safety Road Safety Audits Crash Analysis Countermeasure protocols that extend beyond roadways to equipment operations on active job sites. The 2024 Aerial Industry Report, compiled by For Construction
In an evolving construction technology landscape, the relationship between contractors and software vendors is becoming increasingly intertwined. A growing trend sees major construction firms not just adopting technology but also investing directly in the startups that build it. This convergence was highlighted when PCL Construction, one of North America’s largest general contracting firms, participated in
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the construction industry to rethink how it manages worker health and safety on active job sites. With federal vaccine mandates moving through the legal system and a patchwork of state and local regulations emerging, contractors found themselves needing reliable systems to track vaccination status across their workforce and subcontractor teams. Technology
Rental centers are experiencing a surge in demand as construction activity picks up across the country. Customers are walking through the doors looking for work-at-height solutions, and they expect not just equipment but expert guidance on choosing the safest option for the job. This is where rental centers can make a real difference. By educating
For many established asphalt and blacktop contractors, the idea of adding concrete services is an appealing growth strategy. The two industries share customer bases, project sites, and fundamental goals of creating durable, level surfaces. However, as anyone who has spent time on both types of jobsites will attest, concrete work comes with its own set
Building on Existing Foundations As Hobgood noted, Liebherr already has many strong processes in place. The structure for building a robust sustainability program is already moving in the right direction. This observation is important because it recognises that effective sustainability leadership often means strengthening and systematising existing efforts rather than starting from scratch. Many manufacturers
North America’s largest work truck event has officially set its dates for 2025, and construction professionals across every trade should take note. Work Truck Week 2025 will take place March 5-7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, bringing together manufacturers, fleet operators, upfitters, and construction industry stakeholders for three days of product showcases, technical
Every construction fleet manager faces the same fundamental question: is it better to optimize each machine with its own dedicated lubricant or simplify operations with a single product across the entire fleet? The answer depends on project scale, machinery diversity, climate conditions, and the expertise available to support the chosen strategy. What is not debatable
