Business Management

Construction’s Leadership Shortage May Have an Unexpected Solution

As construction companies face growing labor shortages and leadership gaps, many are finding an unexpected solution: military veterans. Adam Stark, founder and COO of Jet.Build,...

Five Ways to Go From Freeze to Full Speed

Winter doesn’t just slow production, it changes how your entire operation behaves. Fluids thicken, batteries strain, roads weaken during the thaw and jobsite conditions swing...

How to Increase Leaf Chain Life and Reduce Downtime

When a leaf chain isn’t properly maintained, this can lead to a shorter service life and higher operating costs of the entire piece of materials handling equipment over time. It...

The Leadership Shift That Improves Jobsite Performance

How you lead determines how your team performs. Command-and-control leadership may work in a high-stress moment, but it rarely builds lasting success. Positive, intentional...

Why Lean and Risk Tolerance Determine Whether Teams Hit Their Goals

Contractors can buy software and roll out lean tools while hanging safety banners. But if the team model underpinning these efforts is unclear, performance will still slip. Risk...

Navigating Leadership Transitions in Construction Without Disruption

Succession planning in construction is often considered a future concern. In reality, it’s a present, ongoing risk. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Chelsea A. Ellis-Hogan addressed...

Engineering the Future of Power: Smarter, Cleaner, and Connected Jobsite Solutions

On Friday, March 6, from 2:00 to 2:45 pm, construction professionals will gather in West Hall 108 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG for a Ground Breakers Stage discussion focused on a growing...

Women Empowering Women in Construction at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

The construction industry is evolving, and women are helping lead the change. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, that energy comes to life through education, engagement and a growing...

Building Roads and Breaking Barriers with Ebony Jennings

How does the youngest asphalt company owner in Wisconsin, and the only woman of color in that role, build a thriving business? Ebony Jennings shares her journey of honoring her...