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New Developments in Quality Assurance for Concrete Pavement Mix Design

New developments in concrete pavement quality assurance can provide important information on the quality, durability, and compliance with mix design specifications.

Figure 2. Photograph of a fluorescent thin section in UV light, which makes the concrete glow.

Set 3-month Goals to Improve Your Construction Company Fast

Construction Business Coaching

Prioritize what improvements will make the biggest difference in your company the fastest by identifying what you need to improve or work on over the next three months.

To make an immediate positive difference in your business starts with immediate action. Often construction business owners wait too long and postpone thinking or deciding about what they need to do to improve their companies.

How to Evaluate & Troubleshoot Concrete Cracks

KB Engineering LLC

Cracks may represent the total extent of damage or the first signs of serious trouble. Some recommendations for troubleshooting concrete cracks prior to designing or performing repairs.

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How to Hand-Trowel Edges and Joints to Match Power Trowel Finishes

KB Engineering LLC

Techniques for matching a power trowel's surface density and darkness by hand

Finishers should edge along the edge form so contraction joints are easily visible for accurate sawcutting.

The State of the Rental Industry and a Salute to Women

Detmer Consulting Inc.

In Dick Detmer's opinion, the state of the rental industry remains strong. Here is his take, along with a salute to the women in the rental industry.

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Traits and Strategies of Wealthy Construction Contractors

Construction Business Coaching

These 10 factors have emerged as what makes contractors become the best in their markets, extremely profitable, achieving their vision and continuously building wealth.

To become a Wealthy Contractor requires focus, vision, initiative, investment, and a willingness to do business differently to get different results.

How Rental Companies Can Protect Their ROI in 2021

GB Financial Services, LLC

Protecting your ROI protects earnings and cash flow. The steps required to reach this goal are nothing more than accounting adjustments that cost practically nothing.

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Open Book Management is a Win for Construction Companies

Construction Business Coaching

Open-book management is a system that teaches managers and employees how to keep track and win the game of business.

Open-book management is not a tool to manipulate or control employees. It’s a system that helps companies who are interested in making more money and getting their people to think and act like business owners instead of workers.

5 Tips for Onboarding New Employees

Caterpillar - Cat

Hiring new workers? Don’t rely on the “sink or swim” method of onboarding. These simple tips will help them settle in and start contributing.

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Recovering From a Pandemic-Induced Recession Means Proceeding with Caution for Construction

GB Financial Services, LLC

The COVID-19 relief bill brings a bright spot, but with construction backlogs below average and pandemic-related issues that are new to the outlook equation, now's the time for a careful climb back to 'normal'

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4 Factors That Will Affect Equipment Availability and Pricing in 2021

RDO Equipment Co.

RDO Equipment's Dennis Howard offers some thoughts on what is going to affect equipment availability and pricing, and the industry as a whole, in the months ahead.

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Win More Construction Jobs By Knowing and Tracking Sales Numbers

Construction Business Coaching

A major reason small to medium size construction companies struggle is caused by not implementing an effective sales and marketing plan.

When professional salespeople make regular sales calls on the right targeted prospects, your company will get its share of their business.

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