James Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Discusses How Telematics Increase Uptime

The role of telematics continues to evolve as the technology progresses and the dealer will play a more important role in the future.

Jul 21, 2020

James B. Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, shares his telematics experience and his vision of where we are headed with the technology. Uptime is a concern for every contractor and telematics can help address that concern. Telematics has come a long way and it continues to evolve.

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5 Leadership Hires Shaping Construction’s Future

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AI is Giving Construction Superintendents a New Set of Eyes

August 19, 2026

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Pickleball Boom Fuels Demand for Community Sports Courts

June 30, 2026

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ADM Names New President, Closing Mike Devine's 20-Year Run

June 24, 2026

5 Leadership Hires Shaping Construction’s Future

Allegiance Search

Five leadership roles are becoming increasingly important as construction companies navigate supply chains, power availability, project complexity and growth.

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AI is Giving Construction Superintendents a New Set of Eyes

From analyzing jobsite photos to reducing administrative work, AI is helping field leaders improve visibility, documentation and project oversight.

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Pickleball Boom Fuels Demand for Community Sports Courts

Growing interest in pickleball and other recreational activities is driving new amenity investments in residential developments.

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ADM Names New President, Closing Mike Devine's 20-Year Run

Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM)

Brady Umberger steps in from TAG Manufacturing, and ADM signals continuity for the contractors who run its plants.

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The Pattern is the Problem: The Invisible Standards Women in Leadership Are Still Navigating

Blame the pattern, not the person.

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Jean-Claude Fayat On Digitalization, Trade, And The Future Of Road Building

The president of FAYAT Group sat down with Asphalt Contractor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to talk technology adoption, the economics of sustainability, tariff pressure, and what makes a wine truly great.

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Outdated Jobsite Technology is Driving Hidden Costs Across Construction

Legacy surveillance and connectivity systems are creating security risks, downtime and inefficiencies as construction shifts toward cloud-based, real-time jobsite technology.

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CONEXPO 2026: Coming Full-Circle In Las Vegas

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

It was the same show, but I felt like a different editor.

I Paved A Live Road: This Is What I Learned | No Edge Lines Season 3 Episode 3

Dynapac North America LLC

Out in the wild Pacific Northwest, Editor-in-Chief Brandon Noel got his first tastes of echelon paving, active traffic management, and some goat yoga too!

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PAVE/X 2026: Third Time's The Charm

Sometimes failure is the best teacher.

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FORCE: Building Leaders In The Pavement Industry

A new women-forward initiative focused on mentorship, connection, and leadership development in the asphalt and pavement industry.

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Asphalt Contractor's CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Preview Guide

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

It only happens once every three years, and everyone is gearing up for the BIG SHOW with new equipment, products, and services.

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