Category: Construction Technology
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8 Things You Need in Your Next Rental Software Provider
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As a rental business operator, making big decisions can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff. When it comes to switching to a new software provider, the fear of the unknown can certainly be daunting, but taking that leap could lead to thrilling new opportunities and a smoother journey ahead. Here are eight signs…
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RoadFlex and Konexial Collaborate to Improve Fleet Fuel Risk Management
RoadFlex and Konexial announced their collaboration to improve fleet fuel management solutions. Both companies deal with fleet technology and have teamed up to create an integrated fuel management solution designed to help fleets reduce costs, prevent fraud, and optimize operational efficiency. By combining RoadFlex’s fuel expense management platform with Konexial’s real-time telematics and fleet management…
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Improving Cyber Defenses in the Construction Industry
It’s a list no industry hopes to lead. Construction remained the most-plagued sector for publicly disclosed global ransomware attacks in Q3 2024 with a 7.8% increase over Q2 and a 35% increase for the year so far, according to the Corvus Insurance Q3 Cyber Threat Report. Cyberattacks have proliferated across the construction supply chain —…
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Benchmarking Maintenance: How Does Your Fleet Measure Up?
It’s no secret that fleet costs have been on the rise over the past several years, with inflation, emissions regulations, and supply chain issues playing a prominent role in those increases. In a 2024 fleet benchmarking report, data showed the median rental and leasing sector’s cost per mile was $0.60 — the third highest among…
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Volvo Trucks Reveals the New Volvo VNR
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in Alarms, Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Detectable Warnings, Equipment, Featured, GPS, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Laser & Other, Lighting, Machine Grade Control, Safety Equipment – Other, Service Centers, Truck Accessories, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & AccessoriesVolvo Trucks North America announced the launch of its upgraded Volvo VNR. The improved truck features a 90% redesign from the previous generation. Production will take place at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Va., with sales starting in the coming months. The all-new Volvo VNR is optimized for shorter-range operations, with a…
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Volvo Trucks Reveals the New Volvo VNR
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in Alarms, Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Detectable Warnings, Equipment, Featured, GPS, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Laser & Other, Lighting, Machine Grade Control, Safety Equipment – Other, Service Centers, Truck Accessories, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & AccessoriesVolvo Trucks North America announced the launch of its upgraded Volvo VNR. The improved truck features a 90% redesign from the previous generation. Production will take place at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Va., with sales starting in the coming months. The all-new Volvo VNR is optimized for shorter-range operations, with a…
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ABC Reports Construction Labor Force Churn Advance in January
There has been a labor shortage in the construction industry for the past few years and according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data, as of the last day of January, there were 236,000 job openings. Associated Builders and Contractors This data was released in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor…
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Trends and Innovations Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025
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in Batteries, Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, GPS, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Laser & Other, Machine Grade Control, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Other Components, Service & Fuel Trucks, Service Centers, Sustainability, Training & Education, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentRunning from March 4-7, Work Truck Week 2025 came to a close last week. During the Green Truck Summit event, many trends emerged and attendees were educated on the various topics coming to light in the construction industry. Here is a round-up of just a few of the trends we saw at Green Truck Summit.…