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Top Tips for Avoiding Work Zone Safety Missteps

The 6 most common construction site safety violations and how to prevent them.

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Changing Your Business with The Toyota Way (How You Can, Too)

Toyota Material Handling USA

Lessons learned from one manufacturer improving their operations by applying key tools and principles, plus insight rental companies can use to implement real, lasting change within your business.

Amerequip's backhoe assembly area in the fall of 2023. Shows the 'right sizing' efforts to reduce inventory in the cell to only what is needed and focusing specifically on the operator's ability to fulfill their job responsibilities without needing to search for necessary parts and tools.

A Total Concrete Solution with One Battery

Optimize The Workflow of Concrete Jobsites Through Electrification with the DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ Cordless Equipment System

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How Construction Businesses Can Bridge the Generational Tech Gap

While some workers readily embrace new tools and processes, others may be hesitant or resistant to change. This resistance can occur among workers of all ages, and for construction businesses to remain competitive, it's critical to bridge this divide.

Change can be challenging, and it's important to acknowledge that some workers may be resistant to new technologies or processes.

How Tech Improves Construction Industry Networking

Digital networking tools are effective, easy-to-use options for contractors of all experience levels.

Users can track and manage projects with advanced analytics and machine-learning technology, providing them with any necessary information about a job all in one place.

Can We Build Roads To Withstand Climate Change?

As our climate-world around us changes, our infrastructure must change too. Year-after-year an increasing number of climate fueled catastrophes damage or destroy roads across the country. At what point do you stop rebuilding it, and just relocate?

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How to Boost Operator Retention in the Construction Industry

Fleet management platforms can be an effective tool to combat operator turnover and improve fleet performance, facilitating communication between management and operators in the field.

Boosting Operator Retention in the Construction Industry

7 Strategies to Lower the CO2 Footprint of Concrete

hb+a Architects

By incorporating innovative materials and techniques, the construction industry can take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future without compromising the structural integrity of its projects.

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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.

Why Contractors are Investing in Jobsite Intelligence

Sensera Systems

Quicker access to information means better decision-making, better prioritization, and better outcomes.

Safety remains an industry-wide issue, with nearly 50 percent of commercial general contractors and construction managers looking to improve safety measures and planning.

Beat the Heat: The Importance of Worker Safety on Construction Sites

McCarthy Building Companies

By addressing heat-related risks through careful planning, proactive measures, and compliance with evolving regulations, the construction industry can better protect its workforce and maintain productivity during the hot-weather months.

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When a Cybersecurity Breach Occurs, Preparation is Paramount

Bulk Construction Materials Initiative (BCMI)

The preparation phase is the last, but not least, step in securing your company’s data.

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