Video telematics, IoT devices, and other fleet technology can help increase revenue and advance efficiencies to improve the fleet or general contractor’s bottom line—especially...

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Waiting for concrete to dry is time-consuming. It lengthens the overall work schedule to complete a job, and that costs money. Let’s take a...

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When placing concrete in cold weather, extra precautions must be taken to ensure that the concrete sets properly and gains adequate strength. The first few days...

Tech-driven workflow changes bring ROI for contractors By Kyle Slager Work smarter, not harder—a principle many strive to put into action, but how can commercial contractors...

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AlignOps FleetWatcher is a construction-specific fleet and materials management solution built for heavy civil and asphalt operations. The platform combines telematics, load-cycle tracking, e-ticketing,...

Shared wisdom on the interface between construction technology and construction reality Construction has always been an old school kind of business, even among the tech-savvy....

Part 1: Hydronic radiant floors deliver low-cost, low-energy comfort In North America, most interior spaces constructed in the past 50 years—from an agricultural barn to...