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Why is Construction Employment Still Lagging Pre-Covid Levels?
A new report indicates several key factors are hindering the industry's full recovery. Also, check out how construction employment rates in your state.
July 27, 2021
Business
Contractor Gets 10 Months in Jail After Worker's Trench Collapse Death
A 50-year-old worker was buried alive in Colorado while working in a trench that did not have required cave-in protection.
July 28, 2021
Business
World of Asphalt Plans 2022 Comeback; Registration Starts Soon
Registration starts soon for the asphalt industry's biggest show, after being canceled this year because of the pandemic.
July 23, 2021
Business
Volvo CE Reports 13% YOY Q2 Sales Increase
The company's North American markets saw a 35% unit volume increase, driven by infrastructure spending and housing construction activity.
July 20, 2021
Business
Concrete Form Tie Shortage Ripples Through Construction Industry
While many of the problems and shortages related to the pandemic and last year’s economic disruptions seem to have eased for now, disruptions and price increases are still stalking the construction industry.
July 21, 2021
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Colorado Becomes First State to Require Greenhouse Gas Data on Asphalt Mixes
The new law affects projects advertised beginning in 2022 by the Colorado Department of Transportation. The same data will be required for cement and concrete mixtures and steel.
July 16, 2021
Business
Scholarship Fund for Children of Fallen Highway Workers Seeks Applicants
The ARTBA Foundation asks for help in finding candidates for the scholarships, which go to children of highway workers who were killed or disabled on the job.
July 14, 2021
Better Roads
Missouri Hikes Gas Tax for First Time in 25 Years
The increase is designed to help reduce the state's $8.25 billion road and bridge funding gap.
July 13, 2021
Business
FMI: Construction Moves Forward, Expect 2023 Boom
Given a contentious election and pandemic, any progress is probably a good thing.
July 12, 2021
Contractor of the Year
This Montana Contractor Loves a Challenge and Vintage Construction Equipment
“We’ll do whatever it takes to stay busy,” says this Contractor of the Year finalist.
July 1, 2021
Better Roads
House Passes $715B Infrastructure Bill for Transportation, Water
Bill sponsors say it will mesh with a bipartisan infrastructure compromise, but the party-line vote may say otherwise.
July 1, 2021
Better Roads
Construction Groups Voice Uncertainty Over New Infrastructure Deal
Uncertainty pervades the agreement, especially with confusion about links to other Biden-backed legislation.
June 25, 2021
Business
Contractor Faces Possible Jail Time After Worker Dies in Trench
He pleads guilty to three charges following a worker being buried in a trench collapse.
June 25, 2021
Business
Legal Challenge of PPP Forgiveness Delays Paying Off, AGC reports
A national contractors group sued over a questionnaire that it says has delayed forgiveness requests. It appears those efforts are paying off.
June 24, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Meet the 2021 Contractor of the Year Finalists
Equipment World has named the 12 finalists for its 2021 Contractor of the Year Award. The Cat-sponsored program recognizes contractors for their business acumen, attention to safety, employee relations and equipment management.
June 18, 2021
Business
Deadly Spring in the Trenches: 6 Dead, 4 Rescued in 10 Separate Trench Collapses
Workers died in Colorado, New York, North Carolina, Utah and Texas between March 20 and June 20.
June 23, 2021
Business
NCDOT Bid-Rigging Scheme: Contech Must Pay $8.5M in Plea Deal
Contech Engineered Solutions colluded with another company to win NCDOT contracts, DOJ says.
June 17, 2021
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Manitou Consolidates All Attachments Under One Brand Name
The move consolidates attachments for Manitou, Gehl and Mustang by Manitou machines.
June 17, 2021
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