Learning Never Stops

The case for training earthmovers in the age of technology John Dice, senior trainer, Topcon University, with Topcon Positioning Systems, says it best: “Too often,...

Machine Smart Antenna

To meet project budget and specification requirements of construction projects, it's essential to incorporate intelligent solutions at every stage of the work. Leica Geosystems...

Minimizing Human Error in Adhesive Coating Applications

By Rob Lindsey Properly mixing two-component coatings and adhesives can be difficult. The materials, typically supplied in bulk, must be mixed in accordance with precise written instructions....

Jobsite Productivity

How well a contractor manages equipment use on a project, and its fleet in general, can make the difference between a large profit and...

Jury May Be Seated

By Marco Encinas Fatal accidents are a tragic occurrence for all parties involved. The transportation industry—including telematics providers—should make preventing these tragedies its highest priority....

Dowel Bar Retrofit Process

By Kari Moosmann In 2011, the concrete pavement restoration/preservation industry celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first high-production, large-scale dowel bar retrofit (DBR) project constructed...

Three Key Benefits of Grading Technology: Productivity, Efficiency, and Safety

Without question, technology is revolutionizing the way companies in all industries conduct business. Over the years, the evolution of technology in the construction industry...

New Ways to Bridge the Labor Gap

Whether it’s a residential construction project in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or commercial projects in Florida and Tennessee, the contractors who successfully navigate today’s...

Extending the Life of Concrete Sewers

Due to high concentrations of sulfuric acid on the surface, chemical corrosion causes concrete sewer pipes and wastewater infrastructures to deteriorate at unexpected, rapid...

Compaction Control of the Future

Track Assist, the free-of-charge Android app, is the next phase in the development of the Smart Doc app from Hamm and offers drivers of...