Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyDoes Your Customer Have What it Takes?Have average annual revenues of between $3 million and  $15 million for the past three years. Have at least 10 years of construction company ownership experience. Have an excellent safety record. Own at least five ride-on construction machines. Be able to represent the construction industry in a positive way.May 5, 2011BusinessVulcan Materials Q1 results releasedVulcan Materials Co., the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. A quick recap: First Quarter Summary and Comparisons with the Prior Year Freight-adjusted aggregates pricing approximated the prior year level. Aggregates shipments declined about 3 percent, reflecting varied market conditions across our footprint as well […]May 5, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesContractors need to sign up for debris cleanupContractors seeking tornado debris removal work in Tuscaloosa have an opportunity to apply online via the general contractor working on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps, officially contracted Tuesday by the city of Tuscaloosa, also has a contract with DeKalb County, Alabama, to oversee debris cleanup work. The Corps lets general […]May 4, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesHenry Hagood, Chief Executive Officer, Associated General Contractors of Alabama“We realize this will be a double-edged sword. Because the economy has been so bad, there’s obviously going to be a lot of contractors seeking disaster-relief work in Alabama. On the hand, it’s been bad here, too, and Alabama contractors certainly have the capacity to do the work.” – Henry Hagood, Chief Executive Officer, Associated […]May 4, 2011BusinessConstruction Industry Round Table elects Bob Alger as chairThe Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) elected Robert E. “Bob” Alger as chairman at the organization’s spring conference. “Working collaboratively with the CIRT Board of Directors and members over the next year,” says Alger, “I will dedicate a great deal of time and energy in building a greater awareness with leaders outside of the industry […]May 4, 2011RoadbuildingTeamsters support Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation ActTeamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Rep. James McGovern, (D-Mass.) and safety advocates and family members of highway accident victims at a press conference today to endorse the Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act (SHIPA), legislation that would restrict the size and weight of trucks that travel U.S. highways. SHIPA would […]May 4, 2011SafetyAGC recognizes Turner Construction for safetyThe Associated General Contractors of America recognized Turner Construction Co. as one of the safest construction companies in the United States with a 2011 Construction Safety and Excellence Award (CSEA). This is the second time Turner, the nation’s leading general builder, has received a first place finish in the “Over Four Million Work Hours” category. […]May 4, 2011TechnologyFS Solutions Centers offering U.S. DOT 407/412 inspection servicesFederal Signal Environmental Solutions Group will be offering inspection services at its FS Solutions center in Long Beach, Calif. for any U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 407/412 cargo tank equipped vehicles in California, effective immediately. Performed by FS Solutions’ service technicians, these inspections include external visual inspection, internal visual inspection, leakage test, pressure test and […]May 3, 2011MaintenanceGlobal Sweeping Solutions, Python partnerPython Manufacturing Inc. and Global Sweeping Solutions have partnered to expand Python Manufacturing’s presence in the North American road maintenance equipment market. Python lends its more than 40 years experience in engineering and manufacturing quality street sweeping and road maintenance equipment. Global Sweeping Solutions, based in San Bernardino, California, has a product distribution network that […]May 3, 2011HomeAGC: Construction employment up in 138 out of 337 metro areasConstruction employment increased in 138 out of 337 metropolitan areas between March 2010 and March 2011, decreased in 153 and stayed level in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released April 26 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). But association officials said that the industry’s five-year employment slump is far from over, and could worsen as public construction winds down.May 3, 2011Previous PagePage 232 of 591Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationThe models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapsePickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)
