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Contractor of the Year
"We Don’t Shut Down." Colorado Contractor Displays Mighty Work Ethic
Ray Lippis started his excavation company in 1980 with a backhoe, dump truck, trailer and a $25,000 loan.
April 9, 2021
Business
AG: Contractor Charged in Largest Prevailing-Wage Theft in U.S. History
One of Pennsylvania's largest road and bridge contractors is accused of stealing $20.7 million from workers' retirement and health benefits.
April 9, 2021
Recruiting & retention
Video: Cat Puts Its Service Techs Through Reality-TV-Style Challenge
The “Cat Trial 10: Tech Test” video – a slick production similar to those reality-TV obstacle challenges you can't help but watch – features a glimpse of technicians navigating a series of four tests to demonstrate their skills and endurance.
April 8, 2021
Safety
Family of Victim in Fatal Trench Collapse Reaches $12M Settlement
One of the largest wrongful-death settlements for an individual in Washington State history has been approved for the family of a 24-year-old man who died while trying to save a co-worker.
March 31, 2021
Equipment
Local Governments, Nonprofits Can Spruce Up With $100K Prize From Kubota
Find out how the "Hometown Proud" program could help your local community win cash and the use of Kubota equipment to revitalize a public space.
March 19, 2021
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Business
Forest Service Plans $285M in Infrastructure Projects This Year
More than 500 deferred-maintenance projects are listed for fiscal year 2021 for national forests and grasslands as part of the $9.5 billion Great American Outdoors Act.
March 17, 2021
Business
Optimism Down But Not Out for Nonresidential Construction, Wells Fargo Reports
The nonresidential construction industry remains optimistic for 2021, albeit much less so than before the pandemic, according to Wells Fargo's latest forecast.
March 16, 2021
Business
How Can Contractors Benefit From the New $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Law?
One of the biggest provisions is $350 billion in additional funding to state and local governments. Although not specifically directed toward infrastructure spending, construction industry advocates say it should help keep such projects at least on track.
March 15, 2021
Business
Contractor Charged With Cheating Disabled Vets Out of $250M in Contracts
How a Texas construction company owner conspired to land federal contracts set aside for small businesses owned by disabled veterans.
March 12, 2021
Safety
Oklahoma contractor faces $205K in penalties for trench violations
The contractor received six trench-related citations in 2017. This time, OSHA is proposing penalties of $205,000 after workers were found in unprotected trenches that had standing water in them.
March 10, 2021
Business
Construction Starts: When Will They Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels?
Other forecast voices: The overall U.S. economy is expected to rebound by the first half of the year, but the construction industry's recovery doesn't look as bright.
March 8, 2021
Home
Randall-Reilly appoints Matt Reilly as new CEO
Matt Reilly is a three-time CEO who brings more than 25 years of relevant experience in technology and business services to his new role. Most recently, he led a data science company in the marketing technology industry.
February 25, 2021
Contractor of the Year
From Wheelbarrow to GPS: Technology the Key Ingredient for This Contractor’s Rapid Growth
Goodmanson Construction, a 2020 Contractor of the Year finalist, shares how the company has grown throughout the years and adapted with new technology.
February 12, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Now Open: 2021 Contractor of the Year Contest Accepting Nominations
Don't wait to put in your nomination for the 2021 Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest. Fill out the application today. Click for details.
February 11, 2021
Home
Questions to consider about looming Canadian ELD mandate enforcement
Chiefly, transfer of log data through an eRODS-software-type system for analysis will not be happening initially. Meanwhile, with no registered ELDs, still no clear indication an enforcement delay from June 12 is in the offing from Canadian regulators.
February 11, 2021
Workforce
A Deadly Year in the Trenches: 21 Workers Die in Cave-ins in 2020
Trench-collapse deaths among construction workers appear to be rising since 2018. These are the fathers, husbands, sons and brothers whose live were taken by trench accidents in 2020.
February 1, 2021
Contractor of the Year
This Contractor Successfully Ditched the Old “My-Way-or-the-Highway” Management Mentality
Bret Barnhart's roots in the construction business go deep. Way deep. But just because he's firmly rooted in a construction legacy doesn't mean Bret's not a forward thinker.
January 29, 2021
Better Roads
Lane Construction sues partner Skanska over I-4 Ultimate project
Lane claims Skanska has caused it “enormous financial losses” by failing to terminate its contract on Florida's I-4 reconstruction because of delays and cost overruns.
January 28, 2021
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