Construction Simulator 4: Expert Tips & Tricks

It took seven long years for Construction Simulator 4 to follow the third entry in the series, but it sure was worth the wait. It takes us to a brand new location, Pinewood Bay, which takes inspiration from the gorgeous Canadian landscape.But in terms of what you really play Construction Simulator for, the fourth entry delivers in spades. It introduces over 30 new vehicles, including a brand new construction machine altogether, and a cooperative mode that allows you to team up with friends.Those vehicles are fully-licensed, featuring machinery by CASE, Liebherr, MAN, and more. In terms of that new vehicle, it’s a concrete pump, which fans of the series have been calling for for years.And the best part is, you can now check it all out for free thanks to a ‘Lite’ variant. It costs nothing to download, and you can upgrade to the full version for a mere $5 if you end up enjoying.As the headline promised, this guide is designed to help you get started with Construction Simulator 4. Read on for a few specific tips and tricks that will have you running a top-notch construction business in no time.Give Yourself an Advantage

When you first start Construction Simulator 4, you can adjust several settings to gain an early advantage, and we strongly recommend doing so if you're a new player.
First, adjust the economic cycle. This controls the frequency of profit/loss reports, so setting it to the full 90 minutes will simplify things. It provides more time for planning and recovery from setbacks.
Also, disable traffic rules to avoid fines for reckless driving. You can further simplify this by selecting Arcade Mode, as it greatly simplifies controls.
Learn the Basics

Our second tip: don't neglect the tutorial – especially when it's as good as this one. There's an NPC called Hape who teaches you virtually every feature of the experience in great detail. Follow his instructions, and you'll know everything you need to know.
That includes how to operate all of the vehicles and use the company menu. This is where you can exchange materials, purchase entirely new construction machinery, and set waypoints.
Pick up Jobs

Once you’ve completed the tutorial, you’re sort of just thrown into the experience. Fortunately though, there is still some guidance in the form of the jobs system. You can find these in the company menu, and it’s where your campaign missions are housed.
You can take on optional ‘General Contracts’ too, which provide you with additional experience and cash to help you proceed in between the more challenging campaign missions.
Rank Up

To take on certain jobs and missions, you need certain vehicles and, in particular, ranks of machinery. To learn what you need, simply read the job description. You can use these to help you set goals by pursuing the machines and ranks you need to take on the next campaign mission.
You unlock new vehicles and ranks by earning a set number of experience points, which, as we’ve just went through, you can pick up in general contracts. So that’s the game, really: complete campaign missions when you can and pick up general contracts in between.
Make sure you check out Construction Simulator® 4 Lite right now from the App Store or Google Play.