Each year, tens of thousands of new pickup trucks undergo pickup box removal as part of commercial upfitting, replacing the factory box with a vocational body designed for specific trades. While the process may appear straightforward, the original pickup box contributes meaningfully to the vehicle’s safety certification and emissions compliance. Removing it shifts compliance responsibility […]
When you envision expanding your construction workforce, gamers may not naturally come to mind. Yet as the industry rapidly adopts virtual and augmented reality, this talent pool has emerged as indispensable. Fred Meeske, vice president of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology Division at Rosendin, one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States,
Employee terminations are among the most difficult decisions a construction business owner must make. When a long-time employee like “Sam” who worked for 19 years at a construction company is finally separated due to behavioral issues, the fallout can damage customer relationships and worker morale. Just as construction professionals must know How to Deal With
The equipment rental industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the way rental companies approach inspections. Construction rental businesses that invest in modern inspection management systems are outperforming their competitors, reducing fleet damage costs, building stronger customer relationships, and retaining better talent. A well-designed rental inspection strategy does
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
The construction industry has long relied on powerful Construction Equipment a Comprehensive Guide to Heavy Machinery to get the job done, but the focus at bauma 2019 was on something beyond raw horsepower. Held April 8–14 in Munich, Germany, the world’s largest construction trade show served as a global stage for demonstrating how digitalization is
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
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
