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Management
Construction Input Prices Down, ABC Says
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Construction input prices decreased 0.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
Construction input prices decreased 0.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data
Technology
Buildxact Introduces AI Estimator Calculator
Buildxact
The Buildxact AI Estimator Calculator can be used to build out project requirements and price those requirements using live material pricing from Home Depot’s catalogs.
The Buildxact AI Estimator Calculator can be used to build out project requirements and price those requirements using live material pricing from Home Depot’s catalogs.
Technology
Connected Fleet Management Plays Big Role in Construction Industry’s Future
Panasonic Connect
Construction businesses, contractors, and fleet managers are using AI, IoT, and machine learning as part of connected fleet management systems to modernize their operations and boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
It’s easy to see how connected fleet management solutions would appeal to front office management, but they also streamline the day-to-day tasks of front-line workers who are in the field, on the road, or in the maintenance bay.
Management
Bridgestone Releases Firestone Transforce HT3 and CV2 Tires
Bridgestone Americas
The HT3 tire is for heavy-duty trucks while the CV2 tire is for last-mile delivery vans.
The HT3 tire is for heavy-duty trucks while the CV2 tire is for last-mile delivery vans.
Technology
Trimble Revamps TMT Road Call for Commercial Vehicle Fleets
Trimble Solutions USA
TMT Fleet Maintenance Road Call is available as an add-on for TMT Fleet Maintenance customers.
TMT Fleet Maintenance Road Call is available as an add-on for TMT Fleet Maintenance customers.
Dirt Work
How Compact Equipment Is Leading the Early Adoption of Electrification
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard’s Dylan Rewoldt joins us to explore equipment electrification, covering its advantages, evolving regulations and emerging battery options, along with how to assess whether it’s a fit for your fleet.
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Management
Miller Electric Unveils XMT 400 ArcReach Multiprocess Welder
Miller Electric Mfg. LLC
The XMT 400 ArcReach Multiprocess Welder features dedicated weld processes, like gas-shielded flux-cored, TIG, self-shielded flux-cored, stick and gouge, allowing operators to dial in their requirements for the job.
The XMT 400 ArcReach Multiprocess Welder features dedicated weld processes, like gas-shielded flux-cored, TIG, self-shielded flux-cored, stick and gouge, allowing operators to dial in their requirements for the job.
Infrastructure
AccuWeather Puts Hurricane Helene Recovery at $225B-$250B
AccuWeather
Buildings, roads, bridges and other infrastructure will need to be rebuilt after Hurricane Helene created catastrophic damage in nine states on the East Coast.
Hurricane Helene.
Management
Economic Indicator Highest Since February 2023
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
The Services PMI, which includes the construction industry, registered 54.9 percent, which is the highest reading since February 2023 and indicates sector expansion for the 49th time in 52 months.
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Management
Gray Tools Unveils Insulated Hand Tools
Gray Tools
The assortment consists of more than 275 products, including both sets and loose tools, with new tools continuing to be added as Gray expands the line.
The assortment consists of more than 275 products, including both sets and loose tools, with new tools continuing to be added as Gray expands the line.
Management
Utility Trailer Launches Cargobull Liftgate Battery Charger
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
The Cargobull Liftgate Battery Charger is available on Utility’s 3000R refrigerated trailers with Cargobull’s ultra-low-emission TRUs.
The Cargobull Liftgate Battery Charger is available on Utility’s 3000R refrigerated trailers with Cargobull’s ultra-low-emission TRUs.
Management
Driver Safety: A Core Transportation Industry Value
Trimble Inc.
Coupled with advanced technology, fleets should continue to prioritize and revisit their driver training programs. The most successful fleets have many touch points for their safety training programs.
Inadequate signage, road construction, poorly maintained roadways and storms (rain, snow, ice, wind) all pose risks, especially for large, heavy vehicles that require more space for stopping and time to maneuver turns.
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