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
When Emerald Expos officially cancelled the in-person 2021 National Pavement Expo (NPE) in December 2020, it sent ripples through the pavement maintenance and paving industry. Scheduled for January 20-23 in Nashville, Tennessee, the event fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing organizers to pivot to a virtual conference format for February 2021. This decision reshaped
The power sweeping industry relies on durable, high-performance replacement brooms to keep streets, parking lots, and construction sites clean. A recent development in this sector is the exclusive supply agreement between Plastics Construction Material manufacturer Keystone Plastics and 1-800-Sweeper, a nationwide network of independently owned sweeping companies. This partnership positions Keystone Plastics as the sole
Coast Pavement Services, a Portland, Oregon-based pavement maintenance and asphalt paving contractor founded in 1969, has announced the formation of a subsidiary division called RePlay West to commercialize and distribute a biobased pavement rejuvenator across the Pacific Northwest and California. The development marks a significant step in the growing intersection of asphalt pavement engineering mix
For more than three decades, the pavement maintenance and paving industry has evolved through new technologies, shifting market demands, and changing workforce dynamics. Few individuals have had a front-row seat to this transformation quite like Allan Heydorn, who spent 30 years as editor of Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction magazine before signing off at the end
Thin asphalt lifts present unique compaction challenges that traditional vibratory rollers often cannot address effectively. As pavement design trends shift toward thinner layers and harder aggregates, contractors need compaction equipment that delivers density without damaging the mat. Oscillating roller technology offers a proven solution. Unlike conventional vibratory compaction, oscillation applies horizontal shear forces that massage
Managing remote teams has become an essential skill for construction leaders who oversee distributed workforces, project coordinators, and administrative staff operating away from the central office. The pandemic accelerated this shift, but the lessons about remote team motivation remain relevant as construction firms embrace hybrid and flexible work models. Leaders who adapt their management style
