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

For Construction Pros

I remember working with one Minnesota contractor who figured out they werent receiving incentives because of slight changes in rolling patterns,” said Cody Wagner, paving technology product manager at RDO Equipment Co. They leveraged data recorded from their HAMM roller to take corrective action and maximize their incentives.”

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Common construction cost estimating problems

Job Order Contracting

Incomplete Scope Definition: A poorly defined project scope can lead to scope creep, causing additional costs due to unforeseen changes and additions. Poor Communication: Lack of clear communication between estimators, designers, and project managers can result in misunderstandings and inaccurate cost estimations.

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The Future of Paving: Automation In Road Construction

For Construction Pros

I sat down with Laikram Narsingh, Product Manager at Wirtgen, who’s been walking the line between machine automation and human judgment long enough to see through the hype. Unexpected grade shifts, changing weather, inconsistent truck deliveries—none of that is in the model. Thats why so much of this issue is dedicated to the topic.

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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

These price pressures, combined with longer lead times and occasional shipping delays, are making it harder to manage budgets and project schedules. Index-linked contracts are becoming more common, helping firms manage cost fluctuations with clients. Nearly a quarter have faced delays or cancellations due to material shortages.

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On the Concrete Pavement: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

and second vice chair of the ACPA, shares their insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. What are the latest changes for your company? Concrete Contractor connected with Weaver and Wessel over email in June 2025.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Adoption has increased since the beginning of the year to manage yields and keep concrete costs down.