Asphalt producers and paving contractors face a persistent challenge: how to increase recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) content without compromising pavement performance. State specifications typically cap RAP at 25 to 30 percent binder replacement for surface courses, largely because aged, oxidized RAP binder creates a brittle mix prone to cracking. A recent field trial by E&B […]
For underground utility contractors, the ability to move tools, equipment, and crews efficiently between jobsites is not just a convenience it is a operational necessity. When standard off-the-shelf trailer solutions fall short, a custom approach can transform productivity and responsiveness. This case study examines how Burschville Construction, Inc. partnered with Felling Trailers to develop a
The outlook for infrastructure investment in the United States has shifted dramatically heading into 2021. Following a contentious election cycle, one clear result emerged: voters across the political spectrum strongly support increased transportation funding. According to analysis by the American Road and Transportation Association (ARTBA), voters in 18 states approved a record 94 percent of
Urban construction projects face growing pressure to control noise pollution while maintaining productivity. As residential and commercial development pushes deeper into densely populated areas, contractors must adopt methods that meet stringent noise ordinances without sacrificing efficiency. Hydrodemolition has emerged as a leading solution for noise-sensitive environments, offering a powerful alternative to traditional concrete removal techniques.
The annual American Rental Association (ARA) Show serves as a critical gathering point for equipment rental professionals from across the United States. For independent rental operators, attending this event is about more than browsing exhibitor booths. It is an opportunity to assess emerging equipment categories, evaluate battery-powered technology, network with manufacturers, and make strategic purchasing
The COVID-19 pandemic forced every industry to reexamine how work gets done safely, and powered access was no exception. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) responded by accelerating a digital transformation that had already been underway. As construction and rental businesses navigated social distancing and lockdown restrictions, IPAF’s investment in eLearning, remote instruction, and virtual
The COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world with a speed and severity that few industries were prepared to handle. For the powered access sector, the crisis did not just disrupt operations – it laid bare the vulnerabilities in long-established ways of working, training, and communicating. Yet amid the lockdowns, economic shocks, and social distancing mandates,
The modern construction workforce has undergone a profound transformation. Workers entering the industry today have never known a world without smartphones, instant messaging, and constant digital connectivity. As For Construction Pros reported, these employees are incredibly smart, driven, and connected, presenting both a tremendous opportunity and a significant challenge for construction firms. Understanding how to
The equipment rental industry has faced one of its most challenging years in recent memory, as the economic disruption of 2020 reshaped demand across construction, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. Rental houses reduced fleet sizes, project timelines shifted, and rate pricing came under sustained pressure. Yet by mid-November 2020, emerging data suggested that the worst of
The construction industry has long been a bellwether for economic health, and the outlook for infrastructure investment signals meaningful opportunities ahead for contractors, engineers, and project owners. As policymakers in Washington advance multiple initiatives aimed at rebuilding the nation’s aging infrastructure, construction firms that prepare strategically will be well positioned to capture new work. From
