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Roadbuilding
23 contractors earn ACPA awards for outstanding concrete pavement
The American Concrete Paving Association has presented its 30th annual Excellence in Concrete Pavements Awards for quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The awards recognize contractors, engineers and project owners who completed outstanding projects. Winners were determined by 41 industry professionals who served as judges. The winners are as follows:  […]
December 12, 2019
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Institute announces 2019 asphalt emulsion training sessions
The Asphalt Institute says the 2019 Basic Emulsion Technician Training sessions are made to give insight into the asphalt emulsion process. Learn more here.
November 27, 2018
Roadbuilding
How vegetables can be used to strengthen concrete, reduce emissions
Engineers have found adding 'nano platelets' from vegetables helps to strengthen concrete and reduce carbon emissions. Get the details on Equipment World.
August 17, 2018
Dealers
Midwest’s New Iron Expo will showcase 100-plus brands and info on training, jobs, machinery
The  New Iron Expo will be held in Hinkley, Minnesota on April 3, 4 and 5 with more than 100 vendor brands, training opportunities and dynamic hands-on experiences. It will be held on the 400-acre property of  International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49. Local 49 Business Manager Glen Johnson says the goals of the event range […]
March 23, 2018
Roadbuilding
Asphalt Institute webinars planned for engineers, technicians
The Asphalt Institute is offering two 90-minute webinars to help technicians and engineers advance their knowledge and earn professional development hours. The first webinar, Basics of Asphalt Mix Design, will be November 21 at noon (EST). It is designed for engineers and technicians who are new to the profession and are interested in learning the […]
November 16, 2017
Workforce
70% of contractors report hiring difficulties; Harvey’s damage likely to make it worse
Seventy percent of construction contractors in the United State report having a hard time finding hourly craft workers, and more than 35 percent are having a hard time hiring salaried office and field employees, according to a study released August 29 by the Association of General Contractors of America and Autodesk. The latest figure […]
August 29, 2017
Business
Number of construction firms reporting shortage of skilled workers rises to 86%
The construction industry’s shortage of skilled workers has only gotten worse in the last year, according to the latest national survey of firms conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. Surveying 1,358 contractors, the AGC study found that 86 percent are struggling to fill salaried professional positions and find enough hourly skilled, or craft, […]
September 15, 2015
Roadbuilding
Mississippi DOT announces Pittman as new roadway design engineer
Richard Pittman is the new Roadway Design division engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transporation. MDOT announced the appointment, stating the Jackson native will work with a new assistant in parsing out responsibilities to employees in the Roadway Design division.  The division is responsible for “the design and preparation of plans for construction of […]
March 16, 2015
Roadbuilding
BridgeWatch Modular: Providing critical structure monitoring
Strainstall has announced a new version of its BridgeWatch service which provides real-time remote monitoring information and warnings of impending structural issues. The BridgeWatch Modular helps operators protect public safety and enable cost savings through planned and proactive maintenance. Already the service has been used to protect major bridges across the UK motorway network, as well as strategic […]
October 13, 2014
Construction Equipment
Welders, carpenters and engineers integral in the construction of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Typically, when folks think about the welding, carpentry or engineering careers they likely envision tough a lot of work mastering these respective trades and particular types of environments. When people choose to go into one of these careers, working in a giant facility filled with massive balloons and ornate floats adorned with dancers in otherworldly […]
November 27, 2013
Construction Equipment
Inside the Innovations Center: Where JCB’s equipment design magic happens
Heavy equipment manufacturer JCB gave the press a rare look inside its top secret Innovations Center at the company’s world headquarters in Staffordshire, England last night and Equipment World was on hand. Opened just three months ago, the Innovations Center houses the engineers and designers who are creating JCB’s future new products using advanced engineering concepts, cross-team […]
June 6, 2013
Business
Labor shortage expected to crush $100 billion in planned petrochemical projects
A lack of energy and mining professionals may cause the cost of these skilled workers, such as engineers and geoscientists, to double by 2020, potentially crushing $100 billion in planned petrochemical projects, Bloomberg reported. Experienced skilled workers currently earn an average of between $183,000 and $285,000 a year, while recent college graduates earn an average […]
March 12, 2013
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