It’s no surprise that nearly every day it seems like there’s a new form of technology being released. It can be overwhelming to keep on top of, which is one of the reasons our sister company, Equipment Trader, put together the top four technologies innovating the construction industry. Check out which technologies you should pay […]
As reported by Construction Dive, an important development in the construction industry occurred in Oregon with the House of Representatives passing legislation that says general contractors must pay past due wages and benefits owed to their subcontractors’ employees under certain circumstances. The legislation now moves on to the Oregon Senate to await voting. The law […]
In a recent blog post from our sister company, Commercial Truck Trader, they covered some ways that truck dealerships can work more efficiently. Even though there’s positive projected growth of the truck industry from 2017 to 2018, and even further into 2020, individual dealerships still struggle when it comes to making sales. So check out […]
We’ve previously talked about the areas being impacted by the labor shortage the most within the construction industry and ways to enhance your hiring and retention. One of the major elements we mentioned that could impact the failure or success around retention was training. The construction industry has clearly evolved over the past few decades, […]
Everyone in the industry is well aware of the fact that there is currently a labor shortage. Builder Magazine reported that of the 74% of young Americans who have decided on a preliminary career path, only 3% have expressed an interest in construction and a whopping 63% say they’ll give the industry little or no […]
It feels like nearly every day there’s a new piece of technology coming out that will change our lives. As we move into a more innovative marketplace, it’s vital for businesses to evaluate their technology to ensure they’re keeping up or ahead of the competition. This process, courtesy of Social Media Today, can help your […]
The labor shortage within the construction industry is impacting almost every facet of construction jobs. However, a recent report from Hays’ U.S. 2018 Salary Guide showcases that no matter what industry, there are three general business elements 92% of the survey respondents agreed were being severely impacted. Productivity: This is an obvious one when it […]
Our sister company, Commercial Truck Trader, is the leading online marketplace for buying and selling commercial vehicles, so they know a thing or two about listing your inventory successfully. They recently launched their “Dealer Center,” which allows dealers to manage their inventory and receive reporting on it. In their recent blog post, CTT provides readers […]
We’ve talked a lot about different trends for 2017 and even predictions for 2018. More specifically, we looked at the top safety violations in 2017, as well as website trends to keep in mind for 2018. But what is the construction industry going to look like in 2018? Construction Dive weighed in with their predicted […]
It’s important to stay apprised of the most recent changes in relevant laws for 2018. Total Landscape Care recently published an article with the most pertinent changes to the equipment industry that could have an impact on your dealership. The two areas of most importance to the industry are changes related to the labor and […]