Construction Executive logo link to homepage
The Business of Construction
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Subscribe
BUSINESS AND CULTURE

Business

  • Accounting
  • Business Development
  • Business Risk
  • Economy
  • Finance
  • Productivity
  • Project Delivery
  • Taxes

Workforce

  • Award Winners
  • Careers
  • Education
  • Executive Profiles
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment
  • Retention
  • Training
  • Young Professionals

Culture

  • CSR
  • Community
  • Diversity
  • Organization Culture
  • People
LEGAL

Safety

  • OSHA
  • PPE
  • Total Human Health
  • Wellness

Risk

  • Insurance
  • Risk Management
  • Surety Bonding

Legal & Regulatory

  • Contracts
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Law
  • Legislation
  • Policy
  • Regulations
TOOLS

Markets

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Institutional
  • Manufacturing
  • Multifamily
  • Public
  • Residential

Technology

  • AI
  • BIM
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Drones / UAV's
  • ERP
  • Robotics
  • Wearables
  • Workforce Management
  • Jobsite Monitoring
  • Project Management

Equipment

  • Fleet Management
  • Fuel Tracking
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Tools
  • Vehicles

SECTIONS

  • Features
  • Events
  • Sponsored Content
  • ABCs
  • Nuts + Bolts

TOP LISTS

  • Construction Law Firms™
  • Construction Accounting Firms™
  • Construction Technology™
  • ABC Top Performers

MAGAZINE

  • Latest Issue
  • Magazine Archive

RESOURCES

  • Webinars

CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE

  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Editorial Submission
  • ABC
  • Contact and Support
  • Advertising
  • Media Kit

NEWSLETTERS

Stay in the know with the latest industry news, technology and our weekly features. Get early access to any CE events and webinars.

  • Business
  • Culture
  • Equipment
  • Legal and Regulatory
  • Markets
  • Risk
  • Safety
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Top Lists

Equipment

  • All Topics
  • All Equipment
  • Fleet Management
  • Fuel Tracking
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Tools
  • Vehicles
Home » Topic » Equipment

Hire Safer Drivers With New Tool to Identify Drug and Alcohol Violations

by David Bell | Mar 25, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Recruitment | Safety | Tools | Vehicles | Wellness | Workforce

The opening of the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a big step toward giving employers the ability to hire new employees without the chance of an unresolved drug or alcohol violation in their past.

Improve Equipment Maintenance with Information Technology

by Talmage Wagstaff | Mar 25, 2020
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Project Management | Technology

As CMMS systems, mobile device management and remote technical assistance prove their indispensable roles in equipment maintenance, some mechanics are trading screwdrivers for handheld scanners without much of an argument.

Patent That Idea: How to Navigate Patenting Construction Innovations

by James F. Herkenhoff | Mar 25, 2020
Markets | Tools

A contractor may have many ideas about equipment and process improvements, but how can they tell whether an idea is good enough to patent? Here are some questions a construction professional should consider to help make this determination.

Four Safety Measures When Transporting Heavy Equipment

by David Zile | Mar 11, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Heavy Equipment | Vehicles

Here are some of the many considerations all heavy equipment movers should address before beginning the journey. Arriving at the destination intact is the primary objective, and point-to-point safety must be the first concern.

World’s Largest 3D-Printed Statue Unveiled at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

by Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) | Mar 11, 2020
Equipment | Training

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest construction trade show in North America, unveiled a 3D printed statue of a female construction worker to represent the growing role women play in the construction industry.

Understanding Total Cost of Equipment Ownership

by Bret Kasubke | Mar 10, 2020
Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management

Knowing the total cost of ownership for each asset is critical to making strategic, data-driven fleet decisions that impact the bottom line. Those decisions include which brand to purchase, whether to purchase new or used, when to dispose of an asset for maximum ROI and when to rent instead of own.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: March 13, 2020

by Marla McIntyre | Mar 10, 2020
Fleet Management | Productivity | Technology

Here's a rundown of the latest in construction technology and software.

Battery-Operated Light Equipment Will Decrease Emissions, Trip Hazards, Vibration and Noise on Jobsites

by Andrew Plowman | Mar 8, 2020
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Tools

Exposure to emissions, trip hazards, vibration and noise continues to create prevalent health concerns for professionals in the construction trades. Cordless light equipment offers many benefits, including the ability to eliminate common hazards on the jobsite.
← Previous
Next →

Related Content

Self-Healing Concrete Redefines Durability and Sustainability in Modern Construction

Fleet Safety as a Business Strategy for Construction Companies

Why Contractors Need Automated Resource Management

Recommended For You

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

ELFA Announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2021

Guidance for Using Equipment in Cold Weather Conditions

Equipment Rental Industry Prepares for Recovery

Protect the Building Envelope With Air Barriers

Enhance and Protect Your Brand with GPS Tracking

← Previous
Next →

Sections

  • Features
  • ABCs
  • Nuts + Bolts

Top Lists

  • Construction Law Firms™
  • Construction Accounting Firms™
  • Construction Technology™
  • ABC Top Performers

Magazine

  • Latest Issue
  • Magazine Archive

Resources

  • Webinars

Construction Executive

  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Editorial Submission
  • Privacy
  • ABC
  • Contact and Support
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

© Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. 2026 | All Rights Reserved