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

by Scott Berman | Feb 4, 2025
Equipment | Features | Industrial | Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Policy | Regulations | Tools

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

by Ellie Gabel | Dec 9, 2024
Cybersecurity | Equipment | Heavy Equipment | OSHA | PPE | Safety | Technology

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.

This Brick Material Is Revolutionizing the Budgeting and Building Process

by Emily Newton | Nov 6, 2024
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools

AI is not the only revolutionary product hitting the construction industry these days. A new brick material is proving to be a long-term game changer.

Maturity Monitoring Concrete Increases Accuracy and Keeps Jobs on Schedule

by Erica Flukinger | Oct 4, 2024
Business | Equipment | Jobsite Monitoring | Productivity | Technology | Tools

Make sure your concrete is tested over time with digital tools that make for faster jobs and safer construction sites.

The Critical Role of Protective Coatings in Modular Construction

by Stuart Bradbury | Sep 18, 2024
Equipment | Manufacturing | Markets | Tools

Modular construction loses its advantage if built components are damaged during transport. Protect your prefabrication with the proper coating.

Fully Charged: Innovations in Battery Technology

by Alicia Rothenberg | Sep 17, 2024
Equipment | Fleet Management | Project Management | Technology | Tools

Innovations in battery technology are making construction equipment lighter, more efficient and easier to handle—all while reducing downtime and easing strain on valuable workers.

The Future of Plumbing: Embracing Next-Generation Technology for Water Efficiency

by Emily Simpson | Sep 10, 2024
Equipment | Tools

Water-efficiency technology has come a long way since the motion-sensor sink and toilet.
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