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Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

by Scott Berman | Aug 11, 2025
Business | Commercial | Equipment | Features | Finance | Heavy Equipment | Manufacturing | Markets

Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?

How Construction Fleets Can Overcome Change Management Challenges

by Rachael Plant | Jul 31, 2025
Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

The fundamentals may not be glamorous, but they are foundational for keeping your fleet running smoothly, especially during times of change.

June Nonresidential Construction Materials Prices Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year, 43% Since February 2020

by ABC | Jul 18, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Equipment | Finance | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

Construction backlog is back up, but so are input prices for nonresidential construction materials.

Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May

by ABC | Jun 12, 2025
Business | Economy | Equipment | Tools

The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.

The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities

by Stuart Bradbury | Apr 10, 2025
Equipment | Fleet Management | Manufacturing | Markets | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Vehicles

As more and more EV-battery manufacturing facilities begin to operate in the United States, it's important that those who build the facilities know how to fire-proof them.

Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability

by Leif Bruhn | Mar 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Equipment | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Heavy Equipment | Productivity | Technology | Vehicles

Contractors must act now to build the new cities of tomorrow without relying on the building practices of yesterday. Decarbonizing off-highway machines such as excavators will play a critical role.

Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February

by ABC | Mar 17, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Equipment | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets | Tools

Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.

Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% in January, Up 40.5% Since February 2020

by ABC | Feb 17, 2025
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance | Tools

Construction materials prices continue to rise, up a whopping near-41% over the last five years.
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