Category: Business Services
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HCSS Upgrades HeavyJob for Utility Contractor Work Order Management
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. announced the launch of an expansion to its management software – HeavyJob. The software update is made to better serve utility contractors managing high volumes of work orders. HCSS, a provider of construction management software, has expanded the capabilities of HeavyJob for utility contractors managing work orders for blanket contracts…
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How Subcontractors can Avoid Financial Distress
A combination of macroeconomic factors and a desire to drive top-line revenue continues to lead many subcontractors to underbid projects, sometimes unintentionally, ultimately contributing to financial distress. As more subcontractors succumb to the pressures of the environment, we may see a bubble form. Savvy general contractors are already taking steps to protect themselves from the…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Top 5 Takeaways from ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
Just as our education networks use an A-F grading system and hand out a report card at the end of the term, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) uses the same system and presents a periodic report card on America’s infrastructure. The ASCE has released its grade for the 2025 Report Card for America’s…
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Tadano Launches Mobile Elevating Work Platform Series for U.S., Canada
Tadano America Corp. is expanding its area of expertise. The company revealed the release of its new boom lift lineup. This addition is expected to help the company continue to grow. Tadano, a manufacturer of lifting solutions, is bringing its skill to the United States and Canadian mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) markets with a…
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Industry Hires and Promotions This Month
Throughout the month of March, the construction industry has seen multiple changes in leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment this month. CNH Announces Global Leadership Team Change CNH announced a key leadership transition in its Human Resources function. Effective May 1, 2025, Francesco Tutino will assume the role of chief…
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The Untapped Potential: Why Standardized Street Sweeper Testing is a Win-Win for All
Street sweepers stand to gain significant recognition as a leading solution for stormwater pollutant removal, but realizing this potential hinges on robust, standardized testing. Currently, a gap exists in the data available to stormwater professionals, hindering their ability to fully appreciate and leverage the capabilities of modern sweepers. The benefits of rigorous testing are multifaceted.…
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SITECH and RodRadar Partner on Live Dig Radar for Excavators
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in Business, Business Services, Construction, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Detectable Warnings, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Excavators, Featured, GPS, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, RentalRodRadar and SITECH Deutschland GmbH partnered to work on advancing excavation safety. The technology is real-time underground utility strike avoidance technology for excavation equipment. This partnership will help expand the reach and availability of the safety technology. RodRadar, the developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), has entered a strategic distribution agreement with SITECH Deutschland GmbH, a provider…
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Vögele Releases New VR Screed for 8-ft. Road Pavers
Vögele has announced the release of its VR 500 screed for its 8-ft. class pavers. This addition is expected to help improve the process of constructing roadways as well as medium and larger paving jobs. The new VR 500 is equipped with extending units that can be sloped by up to 10% and are precisely…