Bridge deck finishing demands precision, efficiency, and equipment that can adapt to varying project requirements. The Graham Group Ltd., a Calgary-based contractor with nearly a century of construction experience, demonstrated these principles on a challenging twin-bridge project along Highway 2 near Airdrie, Alberta. Using a GOMACO C-450 finisher equipped with innovative transitional framework, the team […]
Accountability is one of the most frequently discussed topics in the design and construction industry. Owners and developers want to eliminate finger-pointing and have confidence that everyone can work together to ensure successful project completion. New technologies continue to emerge to make this challenge easier. One technology that is assisting design and construction professionals with
Backhoe loaders equipped with an extendible dipper stick can gain up to 4 ft of additional reach, translating into meaningful productivity gains on excavation and material handling tasks. However, as explored in the original analysis on For Construction Pros, there are two fundamentally different engineering approaches to achieving this extension. Understanding the distinction between inner
Asphalt rollers are the workhorses of any paving operation, delivering the compaction density that transforms loose asphalt mat into a durable, load-bearing surface. Yet these machines often receive less maintenance attention than the pavers they follow. Steven Spence, compaction product manager at Multiquip, puts it plainly: failing to maintain asphalt rollers keeps them in the
Gernatt Asphalt Products Inc. recently became the first company to deploy a revolutionary low-emission asphalt technology in Western New York, marking a significant milestone for sustainable road construction in the region. This innovative approach, known as Low Emission Asphalt (LEA), represents a major step forward in reducing the environmental footprint of asphalt production without sacrificing
Customer service in construction is often viewed as an afterthought, something that happens only when something goes wrong. But the most successful builders and contractors know that exceptional customer service is the foundation of a thriving business. By aligning your building team for customer service excellence, you can transform ordinary client interactions into memorable experiences
In the construction industry, many contractors believe that delivering the highest quality work is the sole path to earning customer loyalty. While technical excellence is essential, it is not sufficient on its own. The reality is that customers remember how they were treated long after the concrete has cured and the asphalt has cooled. The
Commercial sealcoating and striping play a vital role in extending the life of asphalt pavement and maintaining a professional appearance for business properties. Whether managing a retail center, office park, or industrial facility, property owners and facility managers need pavement that can withstand heavy traffic, weather exposure, and the test of time. Understanding the materials,
If the construction industry has learned anything from recent economic cycles, it is that market conditions alone do not determine which firms succeed. While interest rates, material costs, and labor availability set the parameters of the business environment, contractors who combine strategic thinking with operational discipline consistently outperform their peers during downturns. The difference between
In the construction and pavement maintenance industry, the tension between pricing competitively and delivering genuine quality has never been more acute. After years of economic turbulence, reports from the field suggest that many markets are finally turning a corner. Contractors are bidding on more work, and the jobs being awarded are larger than they were
