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The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities

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

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

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

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

Strategies for Reducing Diesel Consumption on Construction Jobsites

by Grant Zoldowski | Feb 12, 2025
Equipment | Fleet Management | Vehicles

Electric equipment is on the rise, but for contractors operating with traditional machinery, there are still ways to lower diesel costs on the jobsite.

Low Cost, High Risk: Don’t Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade

Artificially discounted construction equipment and materials from China have been a proverbial siren song to contractors facing increasing input costs, but there can be dire problems and unseen costs.

Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year

by ABC | Jan 16, 2025
Business | Equipment | Finance | Tools

Construction materials prices were down in December, but measure an increase overall for last year.

Improving Equipment Security to Mitigate Physical and Digital Threats

While many companies are bolstering their fleets and workforce against cyber attacks, some still don’t think it’ll happen to them—until it does.

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The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities

Combating Construction Carbon: How Heavy Machinery Can Further Sustainability

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

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

Strategies for Reducing Diesel Consumption on Construction Jobsites

Low Cost, High Risk: Don’t Cut Corners When It Comes to Construction Materials Trade

Construction Materials Prices Inch Down 0.2% in December, Up 0.9% Year Over Year

Improving Equipment Security to Mitigate Physical and Digital Threats

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