Four Business Cases for Telematics

Though its only recently gained popularity in the last 2 to 3 years, telematics has been around much longer than people think. Telematics is...
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It’s All About the Base. No Trouble.

contractor brings a failing Texas road back to life One of the fundamentals of roadbuilding states that a good road starts with a...

Cutting Fuel & Labor Costs

U.S. average gas prices have remained above $3/gallon since May 2021. Geopolitical issues and trade wars have left businesses of all kinds facing high...
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Hot Weather Concreting: Why Monitoring Concrete Temperatures is Essential

Placing concrete in hot weather necessitates extra precautions to ensure that the concrete sets properly and gains strength at a stable rate. Hot weather...

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...

Fibers 101

Offering crack resistance from plastic and drying shrinkage, fiber-reinforced concrete is an increasingly popular choice for flatwork and elevated construction—from precast and ready-mix concrete...

Healthcare Construction

Today, there is significant increase in the number of hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers that are being built or remodeled across the country, in...

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...
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Idle Time

The work truck industry has undergone significant changes with the implementation of Tier 4 engine regulations. As a result, some companies have seen an...

Making the Equipment Part of Your Workforce

“Zrrrt, this is your pay loader. I need an oil change; do you want me to schedule it myself? ... P.S. I see Frank...