Augmented Reality

By Sarah Nicastro Augmented reality (AR) is one of the most exciting and compelling technologies for service organizations because it is easy to visualize the...
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Concrete Contractor Challenges

As a contractor, we all face certain challenges. Some of which are common throughout the construction industry—some even more common within the concrete polishing...

It Comes Down to the Tip

Selecting equipment to provide the highest quality and productivity in a welding operation goes beyond just the power source or welding gun—consumables play an...
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Road Resurfacing Simplified

Traditionally, highway resurfacing projects have been a challenge, not only for the contractor, but the inconvenienced community through which the road passes. To collect...

Internet of Things

By Jennifer Stiansen When telematics first came on the scene, Jon Shapiro acknowledges its target market wasn’t for the little guy. “Large contractors had the advantage...

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...

From Flintstone To Finesse

Part 2: Selecting The Right Crusher For An Operation In last month’s feature, the first part of this article explained the differences between a jaw...

Open Communication Channel

Communication on a construction worksite is vital not only to getting the job done, but getting it done safely. With construction sites known for...

Points Well Taken

When A.O. Reed took on the project to provide HVAC design/layout/install services for University of California San Diego’s (UCSD) new Theater District complex, they...

Threats to Pavement Quality… and a Solution

The big challenge asphalt contractors face today is how to improve the quality performance of asphalt paving through production, laydown, and preservation. The expectations for...