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This S.C. Contractor Wins at Low-Bid Contracts with Efficiency & Speed
"In order to be low bid, you’ve got to get out here and figure out how to get it done quicker than the competition and more efficient.”
July 14, 2025
Lindler's Construction has grown to handle large interstate work like the I-26 widening in Lexington and Calhoun counties where it is a subcontractor for CR Jackson.
Business
Develon North America Appoints New CEO Following Parent Company Merger
Kim has spent the last three years in executive positions at Develon North America.
July 14, 2025
Kim recently led the opening of Develon’s North American Customer Utilization Plant in Savannah, Georgia.
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Roadbuilding
Acrow Superprops Support I-10 Bridge Project in New Mexico
The high-strength steel shores were used to support bridges on the interstate construction project.
July 10, 2025
In a horizontal configuration, Superprop shores can also function as a truss support system.
Safety
31 Construction Workers Escape L.A. Tunnel Collapse
The partial cave-in brought down a 12- to 15-foot-tall pile of loose soil and debris in the massive tunnel project. 
July 10, 2025
This photo was taken during a tour of the Clearwater Project tunnel in 2024. On July 9, a section of the under-construction tunnel in Los Angeles collapsed while workers were inside.
Roadbuilding
Design Revealed for New $3.6B Brent Spence Bridge Between Ohio and Kentucky
The new bridge will be built as a companion structure just west of the existing structure as a bi-level, cable-stayed design.
July 9, 2025
A new rendering of the future Brent Spence Bridge corridor shows the northbound crossing of the Ohio River into Cincinnati.
Business
How Contractors Benefit – and Not – from Trump's New Budget
The new $3.4 trillion budget includes loads of tax breaks for contractors – and some measures that could hinder the construction industry.
July 9, 2025
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Roadbuilding
North Carolina DOT Trains Former Convicts for Transportation Work
Five former prisoners were trained on such tasks as operating heavy equipment, directing traffic and surveying property and have been hired.
July 7, 2025
Jahwon Hartsfield (right) was recently hired as a transportation worker by NCDOT.
Safety & Compliance
23-Year-Old Worker Dies – Another Recent Victim of Struck by Excavator Bucket
The 23-year-old becomes the third victim of struck by bucket since May 5. All were working in an excavation when they were hit.
July 3, 2025
Ryan Starnes with son
Business
Develon, Hyundai to Merge into One Company: “HD Construction Equipment”
The new company will “launch as a unified entity operating two distinct brands."
July 1, 2025
Parent company HD Hyundai first rolled out the new Hyundai 40-metric-ton HX400 and Develon 24-metric-ton DX240 in April at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 in South Korea.
Roadbuilding
$933M Contract Awarded to Widen, Improve Part of I-95 in Florida
The corridor will be widened to improve traffic flow and emergency evacuation routes, as well as upgrade intersections.
July 1, 2025
Prince Contracting has previously worked on almost 17 miles of Interstate 95 in Florida DOT's District 4.
Roadbuilding
SCDOT Awards Contract for $825M Widening of I-95 with New Savannah River Bridge
A study found the corridor ranked among the worst rural interstates in the U.S. for freight mobility.
June 30, 2025
The project will take I-95 from four to six lanes toward the existing median and replace bridges over the Savannah River.
Regulations
FBI: Immigration Raid at Alabama School Construction Site Nets 37 Arrests
The raid is among a growing number since May on construction sites around the country.
June 27, 2025
Workers are cuffed and detained at the construction site for a future high school in Gulf Shores, Alabama, June 24.
Business
Yanmar Compact Equipment Appoints New Global CEO
Ryu Kudo will replace Jose Cuadrado who resigned earlier this month.
June 27, 2025
Prior to his time at Yanmar, Kudo spent over 20 years in the construction equipment industry.
Business
LeeBoy Sold to Dynapac, BOMAG Parent Fayat Group
ST Engineering is selling the paving equipment manufacturer based in South Carolina after 19 years.
June 26, 2025
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Roadbuilding
Judge: USDOT Can't Block State Funding Over ICE Cooperation
Attorney generals from 20 states secured a preliminary injunction to stop immigration cooperation requirements.
June 26, 2025
Judge McConnell stated the 20 suing states would face “irreparable and continuing harm” if Duffy’s immigration requirements continue.
Business
Kubota Tractor Names New President to Replace Stucke Who is Headed to Japan
Todd Stucke will focus on global business operations, while Alex Woods will rise to president.
June 25, 2025
Todd Stucke will begin his new roles in Japan on July 1.
Business
Volvo CE to Sell China-Based SDLG Nearly 20 Years After Purchase
After Volvo acquired SDLG in 2006, the brand expanded globally, and entered the North American market in 2013.
June 24, 2025
An SDLG compact excavator displayed at the 2025 ARA Show in Las Vegas. Volvo CE is selling its 70% stake in the company it acquired in 2006 to minority owner Lingong Group.
Roadbuilding
Contractors File Counterclaim in Suit Over Emergency Closure of I-195 Washington Bridge
Two defendants in the state's lawsuit regarding the failed bridge say RIDOT neglected to perform an inspection recommended over 30 years ago.
June 23, 2025
Rhode Island's attorney general sued 13 companies involved in the design, construction and inspection of one of the state's busiest bridges, which had to be closed in December 2023 after the discovery of a 'critical failure.'
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