Every construction business owner eventually faces the question of what their company is truly worth. Whether you plan to sell in the near future, hand the business down to the next generation, or simply want to build a stronger organization, the principles of value creation apply at every stage. A construction firm that systematically builds […]
The construction equipment rental industry has experienced remarkable transformation over recent years, with 2019 and 2020 marking significant milestones in how building contractors approach equipment acquisition. According to the American Rental Association (ARA), equipment renting in the construction sector reached an all-time high, with 93 percent of contractors reporting they rented equipment in 2019. This
No one predicted the onset of COVID-19 or the degree to which the pandemic would disrupt construction. But in many ways, it forced the industry to accelerate its digital transformation by several years. Equipment manufacturers, rental companies, and contractors alike had to rethink how they operate, communicate, and serve customers in a socially distanced world.
Infrastructure maintenance is one of the most pressing challenges facing the construction industry today. When inspections reveal cracks in critical structures, the decision to repair or delay carries enormous consequences. The I-40 bridge closure over the Mississippi River in 2021 provided a stark demonstration of what happens when deferred maintenance goes unchecked. A crack first
The percentage of air voids in asphalt pavement is one of the most critical factors determining pavement longevity. Air voids are the tiny spaces between coated aggregate particles in a compacted mix, and controlling them is essential for durability. Just as How Environmental Factors Affect Composite Material Performance and Durability in Construction shows how material-environment
Hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures that exhibit tender characteristics present a significant challenge during compaction. When a mix moves or shoves excessively under the weight of rolling equipment, achieving required density becomes difficult. However, by understanding the three distinct temperature zones that exist in a tender mix and applying the right equipment strategy for each
Productivity remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the construction industry worldwide. Despite commanding 13 percent of global GDP, the sector has experienced productivity growth of only about one percent annually over the past two decades, according to research by McKinsey. With the global construction industry projected to reach an estimated $10.5 trillion by
As infrastructure investment proposals drive increased demand for asphalt production, pump systems that can handle extreme temperatures reliably have become essential for construction operations. The principles of thermal management in industrial pumping share foundations with broader building systems; understanding Heat Pump Systems for Commercial Buildings Technology Applications provides useful context for how heat transfer engineering
Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is America’s most recycled product, with millions of tons reclaimed and returned to service each year. Yet the industry continues to face a persistent challenge: how to use more RAP without compromising pavement performance. The oxidized binder in aged asphalt stiffens new mixes, and beyond certain thresholds that stiffness leads to
Asphalt producers and contractors looking to strengthen their competitive position in today’s infrastructure market are turning to reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) as a strategic resource. The numbers tell a compelling story: the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) estimates that RAP used in asphalt mixtures during the 2018 construction season reached 82.2 million tons, a 7.9%
