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Back on Track(-ish): 2022 Construction Equipment Trade Shows and Events
After two years of disrupted industry events, construction equipment trade shows and conferences will be making their (somewhat normal) return in 2022. Schedule here.
December 2, 2021
Business
Randall-Reilly acquires data assets from Informa
The deal includes Equipment Watch, Price Digests and FleetSeek, which provide proprietary pricing data, information and insights to businesses making decisions and investments in heavy construction equipment and other assets.
December 1, 2021
Equipment
Need a Part Tomorrow? Cat Will Guarantee it Arrives or Give You Credit
In these days of parts scarcity and increased project demands, Cat has two service offers that might catch your attention.
December 1, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Contractor of the Year Finalist: W.F. Delauter Grows from One Dozer to 135-Piece Fleet
Kirby Delauter’s father, Russ, jokingly refers to the firm he and his father, Willie, formed in 1955 as a “one-horse operation.” Change that from one horse to one dozer.
December 1, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Are Your Phone Habits Ruining Your Reputation? | The Dirt #47
Busy is not an excuse for a full voicemail box or not calling clients back. In this episode of The Dirt, we offer solutions for managing the constant influx of business communications.
November 26, 2021
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Strike, Supply Woes Didn't Hold Deere Back - Q4 Earnings Up 69%
The manufacturer's net income rose to $5.9 billion for the fiscal year. Even stronger results are predicted in 2022.
November 25, 2021
Finance
Finding the Right Finance Partner for Your Construction Business
Who you choose to partner with can make or break your business. Here are some signs you're on the right track.
November 25, 2021
Business
Trimble's Bryn Fosburgh named to AEM Hall of Fame (Video)
The RTK pioneer was recognized for several achievements, including the creation of the SITECH network.
November 24, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Alicia Jimerson Didn't Want to Run Her Dad's Construction Firm – So She Started Her Own
This Contractor of the Year Finalist has grown her construction business in Texas into a $7 million-plus company.
November 24, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Deadline Extended: Contractor of the Year applications due Nov. 26
The first 50 contractors to enter will receive a free hat from Caterpillar. Twelve finalists win an expense-paid weekend in Las Vegas. Deadline extended to Nov. 26.
November 19, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Don’t Drop the Ball on Cross-Training Employees | The Dirt #46
New workers are often thrown into the mix and expected to absorb what other workers are doing. In this episode of The Dirt, we suggest a better way.
November 19, 2021
Better Roads
Video: Raising the U.S., Canadian Towers for the Gordie Howe Bridge
Watch a year's worth of construction in 4 minutes for the American tower of this unique U.S.-Canada crossing.
November 19, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Meet Josh Burkholder. Oak Hill Contractors, and 2021 Contractor of the Year finalist.
From the company's 2005 start mowing lawns, Burkholder now runs a $14 million-plus construction company with up to 70 employees.
November 17, 2021
Companies
Deere Strike Ends; Union Employees Report to Work
UAW members get bonus, pay raises and increased retirement benefits to end the five-week strike.
November 18, 2021
Business
Construction Groups Sue to Stop Biden Vaccine Mandate
AGC, ARTBA fear workers will leave big construction firms for small ones.
November 15, 2021
Better Roads
Inspection Failure: New Report Blames ArDOT for I-40 Bridge Closure
A girder crack was missed during at least five annual inspections.
November 15, 2021
Contractor of the Year
"We All Just Worked Our Guts Out": Contractor Pulls in $1.7M in First Year
How Contractor of the Year finalist Preferred Paving grew into a $10 million-plus company.
November 11, 2021
Companies
Third Time the Charm? UAW Members to Vote on New Deere Proposal
Deere ups its offer in hopes that a third UAW vote will pass.
November 15, 2021
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