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Video: Maryland Contractor Looks Back on 45 Years in Construction
At 60, he still loves coming in to work every day and has no intentions of retiring anytime soon. “I intend to stay here and die with my boots on.”
November 30, 2022
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Contractor Cited 3 Times in 4 Years for Trench Violations, Faces $120K Penalty
OSHA reports that the excavation company's employees were exposed to cave-in hazards, despite two previous citations.
November 30, 2022
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The 20 Largest Road Projects Funded by Infrastructure Law
ARTBA reports 25,000 federal highway and bridge projects are benefitting from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure funding.
November 28, 2022
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2023 Contractor of the Year Finalists Announced by Equipment World
The 12 finalists hail from a diverse cross-section of the industry and country, and one will be named Equipment World's 2023 Contractor of the Year in March.
November 29, 2022
finalists at Equipment World's 2022 Contractor of the Year Awards
Oshkosh to Acquire Long-Time Supplier Hinowa
The Italian-based manufacturer has produced JLG compact crawler boom lifts since 2010, including electric, hybrid and diesel models.
November 24, 2022
JLG boom lift at a muddy jobsite
Dodge Economist: Prepare for a Rocky First Half of 2023
Inflation will determine the path – with the Fed willing to break the economy to bring it down, says chief economist.
November 23, 2022
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More Women Enter Diesel Tech Field, But Not Fast Enough to Meet Demand
Good pay and technology are attracting more women to the field, tech school instructor says.
November 23, 2022
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Bid Prices Increase Again in October Along with Material Costs
Contractors associations are worried rising construction costs will undermine demand for projects.
November 22, 2022
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Video: A Better Way to Train Young Construction Workers
On this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace offers a simple suggestion to improve training of young workers that could make a big difference.
November 18, 2022
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More Contractors Tapping Credit Cards, Retirement Funds for Cash Flow
A report finds the number of general contractors using retirement savings to float business payments has risen 8.5 times higher in the last year.
November 18, 2022
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Cat Dealers Unite: Empire Southwest to Acquire Cashman Equipment
The combined company will be led by Empire CEO Jeff Whiteman and will serve Arizona, Nevada and California.
November 17, 2022
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Contractors Plead Guilty in Bribery, Bid Rigging Scheme at Caltrans
A former Caltrans official took more than $800,000 in bribes paid by contractors who submitted sham bids to win contracts.
November 17, 2022
100 dollar bills spread out to illustrate Caltrans bribery and bid-rigging scheme
Allied Paving Concentrates on Safety, Family Atmosphere as it Approaches 30th Year
When the paving company Roy Jeter worked for as a top salesperson closed its doors, it created an opportunity to start his own business. Nearly 30 years later, his son Brandon is carrying on his legacy.
November 16, 2022
Allied Paving jobsite
Construction Materials Now Subject to Buy America Rules for Infrastructure
Five categories of construction materials must now be made in America to be allowed on projects funded by the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law.
November 14, 2022
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Komatsu Sees Continued Strong Demand, Profits Up 25% in Q2
The company projects business results to outperform its initial projections for the year.
November 14, 2022
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New Interactive Map Pinpoints Infrastructure Law Spending
Find out the plans currently underway in your state by infrastructure category.
November 11, 2022
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More States Paving Roads with Plastic Bottles in Asphalt Mixes
In areas as diverse as Oahu and Staten Island, departments of transportation are paving roads with asphalt mixed with recycled plastic.
November 10, 2022
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71 Years of 'Growing Mentality' at Highway Equipment & Supply Co.
The Big Iron Dealer of the Year finalist is led by a next generation whose eyes are set on continued growth.
November 9, 2022
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