Category: Business
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VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…
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VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…
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10 Essential Sealcoating Strategies | For Construction Pros
Sealcoating is a significant part of our industry, whether directly or indirectly. Most of us deal with it in some capacity — and for many, it’s a substantial part of their business. This prompted me to reflect on various strategies and lessons learned over the years to optimize sealcoating jobs. When considering this topic, I…
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Construction Job Openings Fall as Industry Faces Uncertainty, But Unemployment Stays Low in Most States
The U.S. construction industry saw a drop in job openings in March 2025, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). At the same time, construction unemployment remained relatively low across most of the country, with only four states reporting rates above 10%. Job…
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PAVE/X Headed To The Big Easy for 2026!
After a tremendous year two event, PAVE/X has solidified its position as the top tradeshow for paving and pavement maintenance professionals – and we’re not done growing yet – not by a long shot. For its third year, PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience will be bringing their event to New Orleans February 9-12th 2026 at the…
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U.S. Infrastructure Is Stuck In The 20th Century
On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy rescinded certain memos issued by the Biden Administration which added guidelines to federal infrastructure project spending. These guidelines included special considerations for so-called “social justice” issues, environmental concerns, and equity-first design. It was another step in the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the infrastructure…
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How Controlled Insurance Programs Help Large Construction Projects Avoid Failure
Large scale or “mega” construction projects routinely fail – and sometimes even small and mid-sized projects – costing project owners and governments billions of dollars and sometimes completing years after the expected completion date. In Toronto, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is a particularly well known example, running at least five years behind schedule and costing millions more than initially…
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Let’s make a deal. Or maybe not?
Growing infrastructure investment, the expanding global middle class, increased housing demand, the need for data servers and falling interest rates: Given all these trends, it’s no surprise that the engineering and construction (E&C) sector is growing at a healthy clip (5% a year). That pace will likely accelerate and could reshape the market for decades.…
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Prioritizing Mental Health Over Branding
When I came into the asphalt industry, mid-way through 2022, one of the first calls I took was with the man who people told me was an “asphalt influencer,” and since I was so new I wanted to make sure I connected with him as soon as I could. I remember not really knowing what…
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Why You Should Consider Mental Health Apart Of Jobsite Safety
The month of April is usually reserved as the “Jobsite Safety” month for the construction industry. There are no shortage of social media posts and articles about hi-vis clothing, PPV, best practices, flagging, and many other ways to keep our people safe while on the job. However, one aspect of safety that isn’t often included,…