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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution. That fosters a vicious cycle of reduced competition and further escalating costs.

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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets

For Construction Pros

Stefano Daneri Jul 1, 2025 Fleetio @Kirill Gorlov | adobe.stock.com Managing a mixed fleet in today’s construction industry means more than just keeping vehicles on the road and heavy equipment in the dirt: it’s about keeping teams focused and entire projects on track.

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Project cost estimation levels – Construction

Job Order Contracting

Project cost estimation levels depend on the amount of current, actionable information available about the project at a given stage. Substantive / Bid Estimate / Class 2 Estimate: Purpose:Provides a detailed breakdown of costs for a well-defined project. Confidence:High, used for detailed planning, bidding, and control.

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How Construction Companies Can Improve Cash Flow and Reduce Overheads?

CCR Magazine

How can construction companies maintain healthy cash flow while minimizing overhead costs in today’s dynamic industry? This challenge is crucial for long-term success, as firms navigate unique financial hurdles such as project-based budgeting, delayed payments, and fluctuating material costs.

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Intelligent Compaction Paves the Way to the High-Tech Roadbuilding of Tomorrow

For Construction Pros

Dennis Howard Jun 20, 2025 RDO Equipment Co. RDO Equipment Co. This spring and summer, we’ve talked a lot about asphalt paving plans, equipment and technology to identify opportunities to safely increase production. RDO Equipment Co.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. The Ra test is performed with equipment (profilometers) that measure the roughness/smoothness to the micro-inch.

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Asset Tracking Systems: Streamlining Construction Operations

CCR Magazine

In the dynamic world of construction, efficiently managing resources such as equipment and materials is key to achieving successful outcomes. Asset monitoring solutions have become a game-changing tool, empowering construction firms to oversee and control their assets with precision.