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Home » Topic » Equipment

How to Protect a Construction-Related Invention

by Patrick Barthet | Mar 29, 2021
Markets | Tools

If someone develops a unique tool to accomplish work faster, easier or less expensively, here’s how to protect it from misappropriation by competitors or an errant employee.

Air Quality Is More Important Than Ever: Equipment and Regulations in the Fight Against COVID-19

by John Bohlmann | Mar 26, 2021
Equipment | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Tools

COVID-19 highlighted the need to accurately monitor indoor air in response to the virus, rising air pollution and respiratory issues. Many building executives find new technologies to better respond to the virus and increase occupant peace of mind.

Improve Asset Management With Bluetooth-Enabled Technology

by Tammy Bauer | Mar 22, 2021
Equipment | Technology | Tools

Construction teams are looking to digital asset management systems with Bluetooth to better manage tools and equipment, reducing downtime and introduce intelligent tracking solutions to their projects.

Giving Is the Hallmark of Success

by Sean O'Keefe | Mar 11, 2021
Commercial | Community | Culture | Departments | Tools

Supporting projects of a virtually unlimited range of scopes and scales across most of Texas, Texas Bomanite's team of nearly 100 is well-established as the region’s go-to resource for specialty concrete.

Five Construction Equipment Predictions for a Year of Uncertainty

by Paul Wilson | Mar 9, 2021
Business | Economy | Equipment | Heavy Equipment

No one predicted the degree to which the pandemic would impact the industry. But in many ways, it catapulted construction technologies forward. Here’s how OEMs and rental companies can adapt to better serve customers.

Outrigger Pad Basics to Help Crane Users Mitigate Risks

by Kevin Koberg | Mar 8, 2021
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools

Increased awareness of standard setup guidelines can help crane users to mitigate potential risks. These tips for outrigger pad safety are helpful companions to jobsite responsibilities outlined in OSHA 1926:1402.

How Bots Transform Route Planning and Delivery Scheduling

by Chris Jones | Feb 22, 2021
Equipment | Fleet Management | Robotics | Technology | Vehicles

Advanced RPA-based route planning and scheduling technology enables building suppliers to optimize delivery performance. With the required materials delivered quickly and consistently, contractors can manage schedules more effectively, control costs and boost jobsite productivity.

ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021

by Equipment Leasing and Finance Association | Feb 20, 2021
Business | Economy | Equipment | Finance | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

Certain U.S. businesses, nonprofits and government agencies are expected to spend more than $1.8 trillion in capital goods or fixed business investment (including software) this year, financing a majority of those assets. These trends impact a significant portion of the U.S. economy.
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