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Liebherr Launches Online Marketplace for Used Equipment
The online platform offers reconditioned machines and used attachments, accessories and spare parts – directly from certified sales partners.
April 19, 2024
3 Construction Workers Killed in Pennsylvania Work Zone Crash
A box truck hit a construction vehicle and continued onto the shoulder, striking the workers. The crash occurred in National Work Zone Awareness Week.
April 18, 2024
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February 28, 2024
Business
Boeing's Outgoing CEO Exits Caterpillar's Board
Dave Calhoun informed Caterpillar of his decision to forgo re-election at the 2024 annual shareholder meeting.
April 16, 2024
Safety
Oregon Man Narrowly Missed by Runaway Concrete Saw Blade
"I don't think I would've survived being touched by that thing," Shane Reimche told local news stations of his brush with death.
April 15, 2024
Safety & Compliance
18 Workers Killed in Trench Collapses Since Record Deadly 2022
The deaths have been reported across the U.S. with the most common OSHA citation being failure to use a trench box or other protection.
April 15, 2024
The Dirt
This Coach Helps Contractors “Get Things Right”
Mikel Bowman helps construction companies and others in the trades with organization, leadership and personal development. Watch The Dirt.
April 12, 2024
Market Pulse
ABC Economist Predicts Recession for Late 2024
“We are past peak optimism in terms of demand for construction services," says Anirban Basu.
April 12, 2024
Safety & Compliance
New OSHA Rule Allows Union Reps on Non-Union Jobsite Inspections
Construction groups are considering a legal challenge to the "walkaround" final rule that expands the types of representatives allowed on inspections.
April 11, 2024
Market Pulse
Dodge Economist Remains Optimistic for 2024 Despite 8% Drop in Feb. Starts
With high interest rates, building starts showed more weakness, while nonbuilding construction appears to be growing.
April 10, 2024
Dealers
Judge Orders Ex-Fabick Cat CEO to Sell Back Voting Shares
After a two-year legal battle, Doug Fabick has been ordered to sell his 100 voting shares back to the Missouri-based Caterpillar dealership.
April 10, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Florida Crane Collapse Kills Construction Worker, Injures 3
A section of the tower crane fell hundreds of feet onto a drawbridge hitting two vehicles. A 27-worker fell with the load off the building's side.
April 9, 2024
Market Pulse
Construction Material Prices Forecast to Decline in 2024
“Prices for construction materials are finally on a downward trajectory,” says RLB cost report.
April 9, 2024
Roadbuilding
Baltimore Port Reopening Timeline Set; Divers Battle Murky Waters
Cargo containers are being removed from the ship by crane, while divers guided by sonar and voice commands analyze wreckage.
April 8, 2024
Contractor of the Year
Texas Contractor Wins Equipment World's 2024 Safety Award
From the general laborers to management, everyone at Schier Construction Inc. is involved with ensuring safety is a top priority.
April 8, 2024
Roadbuilding
Colorado Snowplow Driver Stops Suspect in Police Chase with Plow
He used his plow as a barrier to stop the driver who sped past a closed-road barricade to try to flee police.
April 2, 2024
Roadbuilding
“Snow-Fighting Shoes!” – NYSDOT Video Reveals Innovative “Toe Plow”
Prepare to laugh out loud when you watch the NYSDOT's video of its new "snow-removal technology."
April 4, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Judge Upholds Colorado Contractor Citation After Employee Death
American Civil Contractors was cited for $11,747 after an employee in a trench was struck by an excavator bucket when it detached from its coupler.
April 3, 2024
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