Construction sites generate significant amounts of debris, dust, and sediment that can compromise safety, damage equipment, and create environmental liabilities. Effective street sweeping programs help contractors maintain clean work zones, protect surrounding roadways, and extend pavement lifespan. This article outlines essential techniques for integrating street sweeping into construction site management, drawing on industry expertise from […]

Just months into 2026, the construction industry finds itself shaped by both pressing opportunities and persistent challenges. Labor shortages continue to drive technology adoption, while volatile material costs and supply chain disruptions demand new approaches to project delivery. For contractors of all sizes, the question is no longer whether to adopt construction technology, but which

Georgia-Pacific has announced the appointment of David Duncan as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, marking a significant leadership transition at one of North America’s largest building materials manufacturers. Duncan, who brings more than 28 years of experience across Koch Industries companies, steps into the role as the industry faces shifting demand

In a move poised to reshape the technology underpinning major infrastructure projects across North America, the Nemetschek Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS). The acquisition, announced in April 2026, brings together a European software powerhouse with a Texas-based specialist that has served the heavy civil construction sector for

Urban construction sites present unique challenges that extend far beyond the building footprint itself. Among the most persistent operational headaches is diesel fueling: keeping excavators, generators, compressors, and other heavy equipment running in dense metropolitan environments where space is at a premium and every minute counts. For contractors working in cities like New York, Chicago,

Construction contractors face mounting pressure to do more with less. Labor shortages, extreme weather disruptions, and rising material costs are squeezing margins across the industry. Many firms turn to technology as the first solution, but too often they evaluate new equipment with the same outdated mindset that created the problem in the first place. Before

Propane has long been a trusted fuel source for providing jobsite power, and today it is being used more and more as a one-fuel solution across the construction industry. As construction firms look for efficiencies that reduce costs and keep projects on schedule, propane-powered equipment has become increasingly common on active work sites. Equipment rental