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Safety & Compliance
OSHA Reports Top 10 Construction Violations in 2024, Drop in Trench Deaths
OSHA reports a 70% drop in trench deaths since a record 39 fatalities in 2022.
November 12, 2024
Business
Milwaukee Tool Opens its Largest U.S. Manufacturing Plant
The new plant, which cost more than $60 million and spans 500,000 square feet, will employ more than 800 people, the company says.
November 11, 2024
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Dealers
Equipment Dealers: Customers Return Now That Election is Over
Dealers saw contractors holding back on purchases due to uncertainty about the presidential election, but now see customers ready to buy.
November 11, 2024
Construction Equipment
CNH Confirms "Tentative" Plan to Close Case Backhoe Plant in Iowa
Employees at the Burlington plant went on a nine-month strike in 2022. CNH says it will include the union in negotiations about the possible closing.
November 8, 2024
Market Pulse
Poll: 50% of Contractors Report Project Backlogs of 3 Months or Less
When asked what factors are impacting their backlog, several contractors pointed to a struggling economy and rising interest rates.
November 7, 2024
Roadbuilding
Rapid Emergency Rebuild of I-95 Bridge Wins Top U.S. Transportation Award
Both winning DOTs received a $10,000 cash award for a charity or transportation-related scholarship of their choosing.
November 7, 2024
Construction Equipment
Construction Industry Reacts to Donald Trump's Election Victory
Construction industry groups expressed eagerness to collaborate with the new president on addressing industry issues.
November 6, 2024
Roadbuilding
Texas DOT Breaks Ground on First Phase of $13B Rehab of I-45 in Houston
Drainage problems and increased congestion are the driving forces behind the freeway expansion – one of the state's largest infrastructure projects.
November 6, 2024
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Cat Dealer Foley Opens Machine Rebuild Shop (Video)
A Cat Certified rebuild involves stripping equipment to the frame and replacing all non-metal components. Also, news from SmithCo, Hyundai, Kubota.
November 5, 2024
Market Pulse
Top-3 Rental Companies in U.S. Reveal Rising Revenue, Strong Forecasts
The latest earnings reports from Herc, United and Sunbelt all surpassed last year’s quarterly results.
November 4, 2024
Roadbuilding
New Plans Unveiled for Delayed Rebuilding of Unsafe I-195 Bridge
Since the Washington Bridge was partially closed in 2023 due to unsafe conditions, its reconstruction has hit several snags, including lack of bidders.
November 4, 2024
Market Pulse
Caterpillar's Construction Equipment Sales & Profit Drop
Construction segment profit fell 20% year-over-year, while total construction equipment sales dropped 9%.
November 1, 2024
Business
$196M Awarded to Replace Natural-Gas Pipes – See How Much Your State Gets
Grants are on the way to 20 states to repair or replace old natural-gas lines with funding from the federal infrastructure law.
October 31, 2024
Roadbuilding
Oklahoma DOT Finalizes $9 Billion 8-Year Construction Plan
The plan will fund 1,647 projects – covering 632 bridges and 3,755 miles of roads.
October 31, 2024
Construction Equipment
Stolen Excavator Recovered After Semi Hits Overpass in Detroit
When police arrived, they found only a Cat excavator on its side leaking fuel and hydraulic fluid. The semi-truck driver fled the scene and could not be located.
October 30, 2024
Regulations
Contractor Fined $283K After House Foundation Falls On, Kills Worker
“This tragedy was entirely preventable,” says OSHA after a 51-year-old worker was in a trench beneath a foundation wall that collapsed.
October 29, 2024
Roadbuilding
NYC DOT Pilots 50% Recycled Asphalt Mixes for Low-Traffic Streets
The new asphalt mix is made up of 10% more recycled roadway material than current mixes.
October 29, 2024
Roadbuilding
Dali Ship Owners Settle Federal Lawsuit for $102M Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The container ship destroyed the Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, killing six construction workers and costing over $100 million for cleanup.
October 28, 2024
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