The importance of control in the construction market can’t be overstated. Successful construction contractors have solid control over their costs, means of production, deadlines,...

Productivity is king on every jobsite. Whether the welding project happens on a mining claim in the remote Yukon Territory or at a trucking...

The vision is there. Wouldn’t it be great if the entire jobsite—the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors, and material suppliers—were all working...

You’ve no doubt noticed the huge nationwide push to transition to electric vehicles. With major vehicle manufacturers pledging to phase out gas vehicles in...

It’s hard to ignore the impact artificial intelligence (AI) has on many industries. Virtually every sector is starting to experiment with the technology, and...

By Ray Gonzalez Proper belt tension is critical to the operation of your paver. When not monitored consistently, track sag and wear can cause excessive...

By Mike Merrill To be successful in the construction business, there are certain strengths a contractor must have. On-the-job experience, building knowledge, and organization are...

By Jeff Winke In the 1950s, Ace Books began publishing Ace Doubles, which were two separate novels combined in a single volume. For example, a...

Once relegated to the background of utilitarian construction, concrete is now redefining what’s possible in high-end architectural design. Boutique hotels, flagship retail stores, cultural...

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,...