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represent more than just a transaction, they embody a strategic approach to securing the future of construction firms while empowering their workforce. 💲
GB Financial Services’ Garry Bartecki outlines how ESOPs can enhance stability and engagement in the industry. ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/6bija4eo
📣 FAE USA has unveiled the PMM/RCU75 swinging mulcher for the RCU75 remote controlled tracked carrier!
The PMM/RCU75 is a solution for grass, brambles, twigs and small shrubs up to 3 in. in diameter.
Learn more! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/7inutwvc
The PACER award is here to honor construction pros both on-site and in the office! 🛠️ This award is perfect for those in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, and more.
Submit your application by October 11th! ⤵️
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Get ready to 𝘿𝙄𝙂 𝘿𝙀𝙀𝙋𝙀𝙍 into the future of safety! 🦺
Editor Jonathan Kozlowski and guest-host Michael Cheng are joined by STUDSON’s Ryan Barnes and Twiceme Technology’s Christian Connolly to discuss the latest in smart and innovations in the industry.
Tune in for insights! 🎧⤵️
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It’s no secret that owning, operating, and building a business can be more difficult to achieve compared to other industries.
At the , Intuit’s Sandy Edwards shares 3️⃣ tips to consider to ensure your business has steady cash flow and is set up for success. ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/77vyeaha
A comprehensive evaluation process requires gathering the right data that provides an understanding of past performance but also creates a predictive view of risk. ⚠️
At the , Highwire’s David Tibbetts’ explains why your contractor safety process is all wrong. ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/dysnrwxp
It’s no secret U.S. college education is pricey and often leaves crushing debt in its wake. 💲
This spells opportunity for a industry that provides attractive alternatives to four-year institutions as it brings a new generation of talent into the fold.
A Gen Zer herself, SAP’s Maddie Thorp, discusses why should work construction. ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/9nspk2zy
Today, organizations are increasingly digitizing for a number of business benefits unrelated to the pandemic, which has resulted in significant efficiencies for transportation and their financing partners. 🚛
At the , Fleet Advantage’s Matt de Aguiar shares more on how fleets have evolved to embrace contracts! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/3ytjhlnw
Compared to “boots on the ground” surveying, imagery actively and autonomously upgrades the workflow for teams.
Nearmap’s Shelly Carroll dives into ‘elevating’ for hyper-local insights to ensure comprehensive property assessments. ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/m5vzffq9
Registration is 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉 for PAVE/X Pavement Experience! 🎉
Join us for three days of BIGGER, BOLDER, and BETTER opportunities in Chattanooga, TN, from January 28-30, 2025. Secure your spot today! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/pg1tr07m
Calling all construction pros! The PACER award is here, and it’s FREE to apply! 🌟 Get the recognition you deserve for your impact on the industry.
Apply by October 11, 2024 ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3RByD02
The landscape of 2024 demands agility, resilience, and foresight from businesses.
By embracing these strategies, businesses can not only weather disruptions but also thrive in an increasingly volatile global . 🌐
At the , Efficio’s Ashray Lavsi shares the 6️⃣ ways supply chain trends impact businesses! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/o2m7bers
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Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of every worker who keeps our country moving forward. Enjoy a well-deserved day of rest! 💪
Employee and satisfaction is top-of-mind for managers across industries.
But this is especially true for the industry, as keeping crews happy and productive is 🔑 to maximizing .
Fleetio’s Kelly Hogan discusses how improved operations positively impact retention! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/tk9phtdv
Electric , particularly those powered by lithium-ion batteries, are changing the construction game. ⚡ Unlike diesel-powered machines, electric mini excavators can reduce the fuel or energy expense line item.
New Holland Construction’s Dan Kakareka shares the 3️⃣ benefits of mini excavators! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/rq8a7dk5
If you're looking to accelerate your business growth in 2025 and beyond, the IGNITE Construction Summit is the place to be! 🔥
Matt Slawson, VP of Special Projects at Atlantic Southern Paving and Sealcoating, talks about how the content helps drive adoption in your business through the interactive panel discussions and the community that is built with in-depth conversations during networking events.
Watch his conversation with Jessica Lombardo, Event Content + Programming Director at the ! ⤵️
Matt Slawson, VP of Special Projects at Atlantic Southern Paving, knows that attending IGNITE is key to helping business owners and leaders grow their operations in 2025 and beyond.
Construction workers lost around 24.4 million working hours to injury or illness in 2022. Wearable can help change that. 🦺
Discover how enhance field operations by reducing accidents, improving utilization, and boosting productivity! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/qjweu086
Workplace safety in the industry is under pressure, especially with the rise of the crisis.
Bob Kunz, Corporate Safety Director at Dimeo Construction, and SAFE Project are united in their mission to combat opioid overdoses and create safer work environments.
Learn more from Cal Beyer about Bob’s efforts and the importance of stocking on worksites. ⤵️
How Bob Kunz, of Dimeo Construction, started stocking naloxone in the office and on the jobsite.
🖥️ Simformotion has announced the release of the new Cat Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training package!
The new package allows up to nine learners to operate dozers, excavators and articulated trucks simultaneously in the same environment.
Learn more! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/og5xdowp
The best way to address for companies and professional contractors are to prevent them from even happening. 🛑
In part 2 of our 4-part series, BCMI Corp.'s Craig Yeack shares more on and how it’s the first tool in . ⤵️
The best way to address cyber threats for construction companies and professional contractors are to prevent them from even happening. Part 2 of a four-part series on cybersecurity.
Subcontractors perform between 70 and 90 percent of work on any given project, making them critical partners in any effort or certification process. 🌎
Green Badger’s Tommy Linstroth dives into the regulations that are pressuring US to prioritize sustainability. ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/gyz08gsv
👏 Mack Trucks has announced the refresh of its Mack MD Series diesel and electric medium-duty trucks, featuring a larger cab that incorporates new safety features!
These updates support Mack's medium-duty offering to meet evolving customer needs and applications.
Learn more at the ! ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4dB3hiy
𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: CASE Construction Equipment has released its first backhoe loader!
The new CASE 580EV electric loader carries over the same dimensional loading and digging specifications and delivers the same breakout forces as the popular four-wheel-drive, 97-horsepower CASE 580SN model.
Discover more details at the ! ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3M7fsI9
The integration of , robotics, and advanced site camera systems presents enormous potential to improve safety outcomes for project teams. 🤖
At the , Skanska USA's Michael Zeppieri and Danielle O’Connell discuss its roles in safety! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/mvwpdlw9
With projects, there are multiple risks to consider when on a jobsite. ⚠️
Sentry’s Randy Dombrowski takes a look at two of the most dangerous jobs – and – and addresses the risk of site cave-ins at the ! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/g98l5l73
The flexibility and efficiency of jobsite are critical to the success of modern projects.💡
Generac’s Vince Hunt details the innovations in jobsite lighting and how Generac, a leading manufacturer of mobile light towers, continues to set the standard. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3SAm6KH
The skilled labor shortage impacts the industry’s ability to conduct business safely, as the pipeline of complex projects continues to grow. 🦺
Gallagher Bassett North America’s Greg Purruzzi discusses how strict rules on jobsites reduce liability risks. ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/paelyz7f
Real-time data from tracking, sensors, and onboard diagnostics provide insights that enable route optimization, predictive maintenance, and enhanced driver performance monitoring. 📊
At the , Merchants Fleet’s Chris Johnston shares factors to consider when upfitting a fleet! ⤵️ https://myfc.pro/h7omqsmi
👏 Komatsu has introduced a new machine portfolio of demolition excavators to the North American market!
The PC490HRD-11, PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11 and PC490LC-11 have been operating in the European market for more than 20 years and are now available to the North American demolition industry.
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Confirming their commitment to contributing to preservation by developing and implementing technologies wherever and whenever possible, Takeuchi installed energy-efficient at its Georgia and South Carolina locations. 💡
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April is #NationalSafeDiggingMonth and we’re highlighting the importance of cautious excavation practices! 🚧 Whether you're a homeowner or a professional contractor, take advantage of the expert advice from the CGA Connect to ensure your digging projects are safe and successful. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/43V9iTm
Work Truck Week 🤝 New products We had the opportunity to visit the Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) booth at Work Truck Week - WTW 2024 to get an up-close look at their 3,200-lb telescopic crane outfitted on a Dominator® I body featuring the company’s patented IMT® CMD.CTRL™ control system. Amy Brownlee, Vice President and General Manager of IMT, shares more details on this exciting new prototype! https://www.imt.com/imt-to-bring-dynamic-lineup-of-service-truck-solutions-to-work-truck-week-2024/
Ian Lahmer, vice president of sales and marking for Venco Venturo Industries LLC, discusses the company’s history with NTEA, plans for the future and more at Work Truck Week 2024. Tune in to learn more about what this family-owned company has its sights set on next. Are you at Work Truck Week 2024? Stop by and meet team at booth 3313.
Nick Moore and Jason Steadman showcase the Vanguard Commercial Power SI Swappable and Fixed Battery as well as engines sharing how rental stores can benefit from the technology
DEWALT’s new equipment system is aimed at optimizing the workflow of concrete jobsites through electrification.
ICYMI: The Crafco Super Shot 250 melter has the safety features and easy-to-use controls to save your crack sealing crews time and money. Crafco’s James Clark, who ran their demos at PAVE/X this week, tells you how. Couldn’t make it? Visit Crafco.com for more info.
Michael Wertheim, National Director of Sales for Aquaphalt, is here at PAVE/X Booth 940, to show you the water-activated, high-performance cold mix repair product that you can seal and stripe the same day and still count on to withstand the elements. Find out more about how this revolutionary product can help you get more jobs and get them done faster without sacrificing quality.
Tony Nicoletti, Founder & CEO of DPL Telematics, showcases the AssetView lineup and their newest innovation, AVStealth. All are designed to help contractors curb theft, improve logistics and track anything—no wires needed and off-the- shelf batteries making it easier than ever. The AVStealth is available for pre-order now through your local sales rep. Visit dpltel.com to find out more.
At World of Concrete, Graco's TruMix system has been attracting crowds at Booths S11207 and Silver Lot O30749, as the first variable ratio system for two-component floor coatings, a solution that puts money back in contractors' pockets. Early users have seen productivity improvement by over 70% by reallocating labor. The revolutionary new system will be available to order March 1, but you can see it here first. Plus, we hear more about Graco's reliable workhorse, Reactor 3, and see what services contractors are profiting on with the latest tech.
Showing off the new SCREEDSAVER Pro Plus at World of Concrete Booth O32000, Kyle Hohmann, President of Ligchine, explains how this gap-closing new model from the global leader in laser guided concrete screeds helps contractors improve their margins – and grow their business. Added bonus? Ligchine has the ultimate in scalable solutions as you do.
ANA’s journey to zero emissions is more than a talking point. They’re making battery energy storage systems that are ideal for contractors and rental businesses alike. And they’re putting it to use here at World of Concrete as Alex Vollrath, Regional Sales Manager of Power Generation, and Matthew Bennett, Regional VP of Sales, ANA Corp. show. Take a look at how their Energy Boss system is powering their entire booth (O31340) out in the Silver Lot.
We’re live here at World of Concrete Booth O32040 with Nick Moore, Director of Product Management, Electrification, who tells us more about why electrification matters now and where it’s going in the future. Plus, learn where you can find Vanguard’s battery integrations and how Vanguard has set out to make motors and motor controllers that set a high bar to follow.
ForConstructionPros got Trimble execs’ perspective on the most significant takeaways from Dimensions 2023
Join Dennis Jensen, Business Development Manager, Advanced Products at TLX Technologies and Marina Mayer, Content Director at OEM Off Highway and ForConstructionPros.com as they talk about what we can expect and prepare for in the electrification of heavy duty vehicles, live from iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Conference and Expo in Chicago.
In this episode of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 In-SANY-ty, IRONPROS’ Wayne Grayson plays some more XL beer pong with Tom Schanz, director of municipal sales for SANY, as they chat about what municipal customers need out of an OEM relationship.
It’s time for more cornhole at the Sany CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 booth! IRONPROS’ Wayne Grayson hangs out with SANY’s head of road equipment, Foster Ladlee, who explains why the company has so much momentum behind it.
SANY's district sales manager, John Murphy, plays flip cup and talks about why Nashville is more than just about music.
Why play cornhole when you can play Crane-Hole? Join Wayne Grayson from IRONPROS and Joel Hicks, product manager for crawler cranes at SANY as they discuss the best bourbon while tossing bags between crane platforms.
VMAC’s 5-in-1 Multifunction Power System, powered by a Honda gas engine, offers five power sources in one powerful machine: a 40 CFM, rotary screw air compressor, an 8 kW generator, a 250 amp welder, a 300 amp battery booster, and a 12/24 V battery charger. The VMAC 5-in-1 Multifunction Power System includes all the best features of traditional gas and diesel multi-power systems but with more power in a smaller, lighter package.
The Sany booth was the place to be at ConExpo 2023. Check out the video for a giant beer pong match and a discussion around equipment management in extreme conditions.
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