Augmented reality is giving construction equipment service technicians instant access to repair instructions and diagnostic data. Learn how AR streamlines workflows and helps attract a new generation of skilled workers to the trades.
General contractors facing pressure to improve margins while managing complex workflows are increasingly turning to integrated construction management software. For ASI General Contractors, a 20-employee firm based in West Sacramento, California, the decision to adopt RedTeam software transformed operations across every department. The result was a 2.5% increase in profit and significant time savings that
The construction industry has long struggled with a dysfunctional payment system that strains relationships and creates financial instability for contractors at every tier. Yet the industry has shown it can solve seemingly intractable problems through collective action. Worker safety improvements over the past five decades prove that when the sector unites around a common goal,
Construction projects generate massive amounts of data, from daily field reports and RFIs to change orders and submittals. For decades, contractors managed this information with paper, spreadsheets, and email chains that made it difficult to track progress, communicate with stakeholders, and resolve issues quickly. The shift to cloud-based project management software has fundamentally changed how
The construction industry is experiencing a digital transformation in how heavy equipment and commercial trucks are managed, and Volvo Trucks North America is at the forefront of this shift. The company recently announced significant enhancements to its Volvo Connect digital fleet management platform, introducing automated remote updates that promise to reduce downtime and improve fleet
The heavy truck industry continues to evolve as manufacturers seek ways to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and enhance vehicle performance. Volvo Trucks North America has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of its new D13 Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) engine, a powertrain designed to meet the demands of modern freight and construction
For construction rental fleets, asset maintenance represents one of the largest operational cost centers. When equipment goes down unexpectedly, it does not just incur repair expenses – it also delays projects, strains customer relationships, and eats into margins. Yet many fleet managers struggle to answer a fundamental question: how does their maintenance performance actually compare
Risk management in construction is about far more than maintaining a binder of safety policies or checking compliance boxes. It is a fundamental operating philosophy that determines whether a contractor can protect its most valuable asset: its people. For specialty contractors in particular, building a genuine safety-first culture requires intentional leadership, consistent resource allocation, and
The concrete industry has seen its share of technological changes over the decades, but artificial intelligence represents something fundamentally different. While many contractors rightfully maintain a healthy skepticism about technology promises, AI is proving its value not by replacing skilled workers but by handling the operational burden that keeps good contractors from doing their best
Every construction professional has seen them: the same handful of buzzwords appearing across press releases, conference agendas, and vendor pitches. AI-powered this. Autonomous that. Data-driven everything. It is easy to tune them out, but beneath the marketing language lie real shifts in how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated. This article cuts through the jargon
