Amy Materson (EQW)SafetyWebinar: Anatomy of a crashThe National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse is hosting a free webinar, Anatomy of a Crash, next Tuesday on the topic of temporary work zone safety. The speaker, Scott Wolf of Dicke Safety Products, will present a case study of an actual crash involving a temporary work zone. Participants will examine the action taken, and what […]January 6, 2010HomeNavistar acquires ContinentalNavistar on Monday announced the acquisition of Continental Manufacturing Company, the largest privately held mixer manufacturer in North America. Continental manufactures rear discharge mixers under the CBMW brand and sells replacement parts for all mixers. Continental, based in Houston, will continue to operate independently. Navistar will also use select International Truck dealers to distribute and service […]January 6, 2010SafetyAwards programs can cut your taxesDo you give your employees awards for achievements such as safety or length of service? If so, you can deduct the cost of the awards — up to $1,600 per employee — on your taxes. Click here for IRS rules.January 6, 2010SafetyName the mascotThe National Work Zone Information Safety Clearinghouse is holding a contest to name their new mascot. Clearinghouse staff will choose three names from all the submissions, and the winner will be chosen via an online vote. The person or organization that submits the winning name receives work zone safety products and materials, a copy of ARTBA’s […]January 5, 2010TechnologyAISC’s free pubsThe American Institute of Steel Construction has a variety of free technical resources available on their website, including specifications, codes and a technical library. To access or download these documents, visit the freePubs section of their website.January 5, 2010SafetyFMCSA to reconsider hours rulesThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided to conduct another rulemaking regarding hours-of-service regulations as part of an Oct. 26 settlement with groups challenging the current regulations. A federal appeals court has twice rejected hours rules FMCSA has implemented since January 2004, and several groups have been challenging the current regulations for allowing 11 […]January 5, 2010HomePublic construction spending at $3.2 billion for JuneReuters is reporting a 0.3 percent rise in construction spending for June, according to a Commerce Department report released today. The slight increase is attributed to spending in the public construction sector, including $296 billion state and local government spending.August 4, 2009BusinessHousing starts experience surprising jumpThe Commerce Department reported Tuesday that housing starts in February rose a seasonally adjusted 22.2 percent from January, to 583,000 units, while housing permits were up 3 percent from the previous month. Analysts had expected construction starts to drop to about 450,000 units, according to the Chicago Tribune.March 17, 2009Previous PagePage 55 of 55Top 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
