Amy Materson (EQW)BusinessARB launches loan program for off road diesel vehiclesThe California Air Resources Board has launched a loan program to help the state’s small businesses achieve early compliance with the board’s off-road diesel regulations. In partnership with the California Pollution Control Financing Authority, $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will be available. The funds are available to upgrade off-road diesel vehicles used in […]May 10, 2011RoadbuildingSenate repeals 1099 reporting requirementsThe U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4 on April 18, effectively repealing the expanded tax reporting requirements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The law had stipulated that, starting in 2012, firms would be required to file a Form 1099 to all vendors they pay $600 or more for goods and services annually. Construction […]April 12, 2011RoadbuildingDiesel, gas continue to riseThe Department of Energy reported Monday that diesel prices rose 4.4 cents to a $3.976 per gallon national average. Gasoline also increased, rising to $3.684 cents per gallon, an 8.8-cent increase over the previous week. Compared with figures from the same week last year, diesel has risen more than 96 cents and gas has registered […]April 5, 2011HomeSenate repeals 1099 reporting requirementsThe U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4 on Monday, effectively repealing the expanded tax reporting requirements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The law had stipulated that, starting in 2012, firms would be required to file a Form 1099 to all vendors they pay $600 or more for goods and services annually. Construction associations […]April 5, 2011HomeDiesel, gas continue to riseThe Department of Energy reported Monday that diesel prices rose 4.4 cents to a $3.976 per gallon national average. Gasoline also increased, rising to $3.684 cents per gallon, an 8.8-cent increase over the previous week. Compared with figures from the same week last year, diesel has risen more than 96 cents and gas has registered […]April 5, 2011HomeHave you changed your rental strategy for 2011?April 4, 2011Contractor of the YearUniversal Wrecking – FinalistOwner of Brick, New Jersey-based construction firm honored for business achievements and industry representation LAS VEGAS, March 2011 – Steve Vesseli, owner of Universal Wrecking based in Brick, New Jersey, is among 12 national finalists for Contractor of the Year 2011, sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and leading construction trade magazine Equipment World. Vesseli […]March 30, 2011Contractor of the YearTresco Paving – FinalistOwner of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based construction firm honored for business achievements and industry representation LAS VEGAS, March 2011 – Sonny and Vince Tresco, owners of Tresco Paving based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are among 12 national finalists for Contractor of the Year 2011, sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and leading construction trade magazine Equipment World. The […]March 30, 2011Contractor of the YearThe Holbrook Company – FinalistOwners of Grand Prairie, Texas-based construction firm honored for business achievements and industry representation LAS VEGAS, March 2011 – John and Sherri Holbrook, owners of The Holbrook Company based in Grand Prairie, Texas, are among 12 national finalists for Contractor of the Year 2011, sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and leading construction trade magazine […]March 30, 2011Contractor of the YearSports Construction Group – FinalistOwner of Brecksville, Ohio-based construction firm honored for business achievements and industry representation LAS VEGAS, March 2011 – Paul Franks, owner of Sports Construction Group based in Brecksville, Ohio, is among 12 national finalists for Contractor of the Year 2011, sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar and leading construction trade magazine Equipment World. Franks attended […]March 30, 2011Previous PagePage 47 of 55Next PageTop StoriesUtility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortThe new standard wheelbase models get a weight and payload boost, multiple transmission options, increased technology and comfort.Pickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Compact ExcavatorsGetting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026ExcavatorsVolvo’s New Largest Demolition Excavator Unveiled: The EC950 High ReachFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
