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Office Manager Accused of Stealing $2.2M from N.J. Construction Firm
The theft occurred over seven years with check amounts ranging from $75,000 to $475,000.
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Contractor of the Year
Facing Ruin, This Contractor Buckled Down Instead of Buckling Under
This Contractor of the Year finalist hit hard times during the Great Recession but perseverance and innovation pulled them through. Now, they even have their own daycare for employees' children.
January 19, 2022
Business
Leasing or Financing Equipment in 2022? 10 Things You Need to Know First
Use these trends facing the equipment market this year to make informed buying and selling decisions.
January 18, 2022
Better Roads
Largest Amount of Bridge Funding in 50 Years Rolling Out to States
See how much your state is getting this year from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law for bridge repair and replacement.
January 14, 2022
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Compact equipment
Yanmar Goes Red: New Branding Rolled Out Globally
It's ditching its yellow paint scheme for a brand new look for its construction equipment.
January 13, 2022
Equipment
Hitachi Ltd. to Sell Stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery
After its split from Deere, the company received several sales inquiries for its construction arm. It is selling half of its 51% stake for $1.7 billion.
January 14, 2022
Safety & Compliance
Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine-or-Test Mandate for Businesses
Companies with 100 or more employees will not be required to make workers choose between getting Covid vaccines or getting tested weekly.
January 13, 2022
Contractor of the Year
Video: N.Y. Contractor Reaps Benefits of 3D Machine Control
This Contractor of the Year finalist estimates the technology shaves about 30% off the time of a typical grading job.
January 12, 2022
Safety & Compliance
Idaho Contractor Faces $173,000 in Penalties for Trench Violations
Workers were found in and around trenches with no cave-in protection, OSHA says.
January 10, 2022
Business
This Contractor's Crews Work 4-Day, 40-Hour Weeks – And They've Never Been Happier
Working 40 hours in four days instead of five has increased workers' efficiency, productivity and happiness, says Kimo Clark of Truth Excavation in Hawaii.
January 7, 2022
The Dirt
The Labor Shortage: How Did We Get Here and What's Being Done to Fix It?
The labor shortage is hindering the growth of construction firms, a problem that may only deepen with $1 trillion in infrastructure spending coming.
January 7, 2022
Workforce development
At Ease, Dude. Why Drill Sergeant Ways Don't Work So Well Anymore
If your model for leadership is “Full Metal Jacket,” you're probably missing something. Here's how you can more effectively manage today's changing workforce.
January 6, 2022
Contractor of the Year
This Montana Contractor Succeeds by Expanding into New Markets
Contractor of the Year finalist Joe Horner started MRTE with his dad and has grown it into a multimillion-dollar firm by expanding into new markets.
January 5, 2022
Business
Oshkosh Corp. suing former JLG employee and Sany America
The lawsuit alleges former JLG mechanical engineer McKenzie Ditty provided the Chinese equipment manufacturer with confidential trade secrets on recently patented technology.
December 29, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Equipment World Announces 2022 Contractor of the Year Finalists
These 12 contractors display the highest standards of business acumen, equipment management, safety and community involvement.
January 3, 2022
Business
To Stop an Equipment Thief, Think Like an Equipment Thief
Theft is on the rise due to seasonal slowdowns and the pandemic, but by following these steps you can deter crime at your sites this winter and all year long.
December 28, 2021
Better Roads
Work Set to Begin on Widening Section of National Freight Highway in Illinois
The $67.6 million project will expand 9 miles of Interstate 57 from four to six lanes.
December 22, 2021
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