Don McLoudSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $450K in Penalties After Fatal Trench CollapseMay 26, 2022Better RoadsRoad Work Zones Becoming More Dangerous, Contractors SayMay 26, 2022Better RoadsWork Set to Begin on Expanding I-35, One of Texas’ Most Congested RoadsThe $1.5 billion project will build additional lanes on miles-long bridges above the existing freeway.May 25, 2022EquipmentHitachi’s First 3 Excavators Since Deere Split Unveiled for U.S.The new 25-ton ZX210LC-6 HP and compact ZX50U-5N and ZX26U-5N make their North American debut.May 23, 2022Better RoadsSmall Contractor Completes Big Rehab of Famous Keystone Wye BridgeThe original concrete deck and steel rails have all been replaced with wood for this unique wooden-arched bridge leading to Mount Rushmore.May 20, 2022Better RoadsThe Asphalt App Predicts the Price of Liquid Asphalt Up to 18 Months OutIt incorporates daily closing prices of a variety of energy products when making its predictions.May 19, 2022Compact equipment“Green & Mean”: Avant Delivers Most Power for Size to New Compact LoadersAvant Tecno says its new 3,600-pound compact wheel loaders, 645i and 650i, are the most powerful in their size class.May 18, 2022RegulationsThe Definition of “Waters” Hurting Infrastructure Projects, Critics SayRoadside ditches could be regulated, delaying transportation projects and increasing costs, say construction industry groups.May 18, 2022Safety & ComplianceCited Twice in 1 Week for Trenches, Contractor Faces $220,000 in PenaltiesInspectors found workers in a trench with no cave-in protection. Six days later they found five more unprotected trenches at the contractor's other site.May 17, 2022RegulationsConstruction Firm’s Ex-COO Charged in Minority-Business SchemeHe's accused of getting minority-owned businesses to act as pass-through companies for non-minority businesses on construction projects.May 16, 2022Page 1 of 178Next PageTop StoriesPickupsToyota Rolls Out New Appearance Package for 2023 TundraThe pickup gets dressed up with bold styling without a big price tag.TelehandlersMerlo P72.10Plus Telehandler Balances Precision and SpeedOff-Road TrucksLiebherr Completely Redesigns TA 230 Articulated Dump TruckEquipmentHitachi’s First 3 Excavators Since Deere Split Unveiled for U.S.TechnologyBuilt Robotics Turns Excavators into Robotic Trenchers – What’s Next? (Video)
