For the first time in two decades, America’s infrastructure has crawled out of the D range. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) assigned the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C- in its 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, marking incremental but meaningful progress. However, the reality behind that single letter grade is far […]
The construction industry has always operated with a certain level of risk. Labor shortages, safety hazards, budget overruns, design errors, and material supply disruptions have long challenged contractors striving to deliver projects on time and within budget. However, the global pandemic introduced an entirely new layer of complexity that amplified every existing risk and created
The construction industry has always faced uncertainty, but the COVID-19 pandemic introduced challenges that no contractor had encountered before. Labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, health hazards, and rapidly changing regulations combined to create an environment where old risk management approaches fell short. As the industry moves forward, the lessons from the pandemic continue to guide
Every construction site presents a dynamic environment where conditions shift from hour to hour and from one trade to the next. Traditional safety programs often rely on static checklists and compliance driven training, but these approaches can fall short when workers face unfamiliar or rapidly evolving hazards. The OODA Loop, a decision making framework originally
Construction projects face persistent challenges around rework, cost overruns, and legal disputes that drain profitability and stall progress. When project changes go undocumented or communication breaks down between stakeholders, what should be a straightforward build turns into a prolonged conflict. Construction management technology offers a practical path forward, giving contractors the tools they need to
When an artificial intelligence software company focused on process manufacturing raises $24 million in funding, the cement industry takes notice. Seebo, an Israeli company that builds AI-powered predictive quality and yield solutions, closed an extended Series B round in early 2021, signaling strong investor confidence in the application of advanced analytics to heavy industry. For
February 2021 was a remarkable month for construction technology, with stories spanning drones, 3D printing, exoskeletons, telematics, and artificial intelligence capturing the attention of industry professionals. The pace of innovation showed no signs of slowing down. For contractors and builders looking to stay competitive, understanding these emerging tools is essential. Before exploring the individual technologies,
As the equipment rental industry emerges from one of the most challenging periods in recent history, a powerful theme has taken center stage: hope. The same hope that drives epic tales of resilience and triumph is now fueling optimism across construction and rental markets. For contractors and rental operators alike, understanding the forces shaping this
One of the most important yet challenging aspects of the construction bidding process is accurately calculating the cost of equipment usage. Many contractors struggle with whether to include just the hourly operator rate, the equipment’s average cost over the project timeframe, or a combination of both. The reality is that the true cost of equipment
Autonomous driving technology is rapidly advancing beyond passenger cars and into the heavy trucking industry, where safety, efficiency, and operational cost savings are critical priorities for construction fleets. The partnership between Plus, a leading self-driving truck technology company, and NVIDIA represents a significant milestone in bringing level 4 autonomy to Class 7 and Class 8
