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Business: Page 156
Roadbuilding
Evolving Overlays
Thinner concrete for preserving pavements is evolving.
September 9, 2013
Roadbuilding
7 Tips for Successfully Jump Starting Heavy-Duty Vehicles
As frigid weather conditions continue, it is good to review some best practices for jump starting your heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment.
September 9, 2013
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Case History: How a Design-Build Approach Kept a Florida DOT Project on Schedule
All construction delivery methods have characteristics that may make them appealing, depending on the project’s needs and the owner’s desires for cost control, schedule and risk. It is important to note that, no matter what construction delivery method is selected for a project, the owner still maintains responsibility for costs and risk. A properly chosen project […]
September 6, 2013
Business
Construction employment flat in August amid weak U.S. jobs report
Employment in the U.S. construction industry was flat in August, remaining at the same mark of 5.798 million Americans employed as July, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. August’s mark is 3 percent higher than the 5.630 million Americans employed by the industry at the same time last year. The industry’s […]
September 6, 2013
Business
AGC: 74% of U.S. construction firms having trouble finding skilled workers; most expect trend to continue
A recent survey done by Associated General Contractors of America found that 74 percent of construction companies are having trouble finding skilled workers. The most frequently reported positions contractors are having trouble filling include carpenters, equipment operators and laborers, according to the survey. Meanwhile, 53 percent of responding contractors reported having a hard time filling […]
September 5, 2013
Business
Five tips for growth from an expert construction marketer
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Miron Construction Company has annual revenues of $500 to $600 million and more than 1,200 employees. But contractors don’t have to be a certain size to implement great marketing moves, says Jen Bauer, Miron’s director of marketing. Here are a few of her suggestions: 1. Look around. Take a good look at how […]
September 5, 2013
Business
Navistar loses $247 million in Q3, cuts 500 employees from workforce
Navistar’s efforts to restore the company’s profitability took a logical yet unenviable turn Tuesday as the company announced plans to trim its workforce by 500 employees. The cuts were announced as part of Navistar’s earnings report Tuesday morning, where the company reported a third quarter 2013 net loss of $247 million—down significantly from a net […]
September 4, 2013
Business
Construction spending up 0.6% in July to highest mark since June 2009
Construction spending in the U.S. rose 0.6 percent in July despite more decreases in government spending, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. Total construction spending rose to $900.8 billion in July thanks to gains in both housing and nonresidential projects. That’s the highest spending total since June 2009 and bests the July 2012 […]
September 3, 2013
Business
Too much of a good thing? Three steps for managing your construction company’s growth
It’s the time of year when Equipment World editors start scouring Contractor of the Year nominations, looking for the best of the best. Some traits are easy to pick out as the signs of a contender: low turnover, good revenue growth, excellent equipment management, a sterling safety record. While others don’t quite jump out at you, […]
September 3, 2013
Business
Caterpillar CIO says priorities include improving supply chain, providing customers with productivity-boosting IT solutions
In an interview with Forbes, Caterpillar Vice President and Chief Information Officer Randy Krotowski detailed his first 100 days at the company and laid out his goals and priorities for the company’s information technology division. Krotowski came to Caterpillar in February of last year after spending nearly 30 years with Chevron. Krotowski says it took some […]
September 3, 2013
Business
Getting bonded opens up several worthwhile opportunities for construction companies
Growing a business requires planning for the future. Don’t pass up a project just because it requires a surety bond. Obtaining one can prove worthwhile. “The recovery is starting, and there are a lot of opportunities,” said David Cayemitte, CEO of the Minority Business Development Institute (MBDI), a nonprofit in Bordentown, New Jersey, […]
September 1, 2013
Business
Equipment manager Christopher Finch certified by AEMP
Christopher Finch of Henkels and McCoy is now a certified equipment manager with the Association of Equipment Management Professionals, an individual membership organization made up of equipment maintenance managers. Prior to certification, applicants are rated on their experience accomplishments in equipment maintenance management, and must successfully complete a comprehensive, competency-based examination. To maintain professional certification, […]
August 30, 2013
Business
CNH, Fiat Industrial appoint Massimiliano Chiara CFO
Fiat Industrial and CNH Global have announced Massimiliano “Max” Chiara as the new Chief Financial Officer of both companies. The appointment of Chiara follows the recent resignation of Pablo Di Di, who left to pursue other interests. Chiara served most recently as the CFO and Head of Business Development for Fiat Automobiles Latin America (FIASA). Prior […]
August 30, 2013
Business
BOMAG exits Kewanee plant, plans new facility in southern U.S.
BOMAG Americas says it will cease manufacturing operations in Kewanee, Illinois, by the end of 2014 and relocate its business in a yet-to-be-determined location in the southern United States. BOMAG says its Kewanee-produced products—single drum rollers, asphalt rollers, and a reclaimer/stabilizer—will either be relocated to the new plant or be replaced with “market-accepted products manufactured […]
August 29, 2013
Business
Phoenix contractors unable to meet demand of construction rebound due to skilled worker shortage
After losing nearly half of its construction jobs in the throes of the recession, Phoenix, Arizona is now in the middle of a construction rebound—but unable to hire enough skilled workers to meet demand. “To hire someone right now, you have to offer them more money to draw them away from another company,” construction supervisor […]
August 27, 2013
Business
Energy, fuel and the federal regulatory tsunami dominate the conversation at the 2013 Construction Symposium
Contractors and heavy equipment fleet managers got an earful of what challenges await them in the construction industry and what the solutions might be at the Randall Reilly Construction Symposium held Wednesday and Thursday in Dallas, Texas. In a nutshell—the shale oil and gas revolution is going to be great for the construction industry, but […]
August 23, 2013
Business
74 tips for reducing equipment costs (31-45)
With this post, we’re now more than halfway through my 74 ways to reduce equipment costs. Here are tips No. 31-45: 31: Track turn rates Turn rates (how often items and inventory value are replaced) are important indicators to show what is and is not moving. Slow and no movers can be removed but you […]
August 23, 2013
Business
Construction companies must mind CSA regs, even with their ‘casual truckers’
When the federal Compliance, Safety, Accountability program started in December, 2010, enforcement concentrated on the large trucking carriers. But now the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is taking aim at smaller truck-owning entities such as construction firms, said Jeff Davis, Fleet Safety Services, speaking at the Construction Symposium Wednesday. “If you have a vehicle that’s […]
August 22, 2013
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