Seasonal turnover presents an ideal opportunity for construction fleet managers to evaluate their maintenance philosophy and shift toward reliability-centered maintenance. Heavy equipment assets represent significant capital investment, and unplanned downtime directly impacts project timelines and profitability. By adopting a proactive approach that incorporates seasonal product strategies and systematic oil analysis, construction companies can improve equipment […]

Winter weather presents unique challenges for compact construction equipment. As temperatures drop, fluids thicken, batteries lose cranking power, and metal components become more susceptible to stress and failure. For contractors who depend on compact tractors, skid steers, track loaders, and mini excavators to keep jobs moving, a proactive winterization strategy is not optional it is

The construction industry has long been one of the most male-dominated sectors in the United States, but a growing body of research is shedding light on the experiences of women who work in this field. Lumber, a company focused on construction workforce solutions, conducted a “She Builds Nation” survey and released a comprehensive data report

The construction equipment rental industry is experiencing a significant transformation as electric offerings expand across the market. Equipment Rental Profiles Building a Stronger Rental Business highlights how rental companies are adapting their fleets to meet evolving contractor demands. For the past several years, electrification of rental equipment has been part of a larger discussion on

Every day, construction companies across the United States lose nearly $767 million due to payment delays and inefficiencies. This staggering drain on the industry totaled $280 billion in 2024 alone, enough to build fourteen Empire State Buildings. For an industry already grappling with thin margins and rising material costs, these delays are not just numbers

As the construction industry evolves toward greater digitization and sustainability, equipment manufacturers are responding with solutions that blend mechanical performance with intelligent monitoring. PALFINGER’s showcase at bauma 2025 in Munich exemplifies this shift, presenting innovations across loader cranes, aerial work platforms, truck-mounted forklifts, and hookloaders. For professionals evaluating how new lifting equipment can improve job

When Ryan Arch, executive director of the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA), asks contractors what they gain from joining an industry association, the answer often comes back as a question: “What is in it for me?” It is a fair question, and the answer runs deeper than most realize. Industry associations bring together groups

In March 2020, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) introduced updated standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) that fundamentally changed how equipment owners, operators, and construction firms approach aerial work. These changes, developed through a consensus-driven process involving industry experts, manufacturers, and safety professionals, introduced more targeted requirements across training, risk assessment, and safe

The adoption of the new ANSI A92 suite of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) standards in December 2019 marked a turning point for the powered access industry. These standards replaced older, fragmented regulations with a unified framework covering design, safe use, and training. For contractors, rental houses, and facility managers, understanding these changes is essential

The State of Construction Workforce Development Amid Immigration Policy Shifts The construction industry has long relied on a diverse workforce to meet the demands of infrastructure projects, residential developments, and commercial builds across the United States. Recent shifts in immigration policy have created both challenges and opportunities for contractors, subcontractors, and construction firms seeking to