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Construction Materials Now Subject to Buy America Rules for Infrastructure
Five categories of construction materials must now be made in America to be allowed on projects funded by the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law.
November 14, 2022
bridge under construction
Komatsu Sees Continued Strong Demand, Profits Up 25% in Q2
The company projects business results to outperform its initial projections for the year.
November 14, 2022
Komatsu WA270-8 wheel loader scooping aggregate
New Interactive Map Pinpoints Infrastructure Law Spending
Find out the plans currently underway in your state by infrastructure category.
November 11, 2022
interactive map from ASCE pinpointing infrastructure law funding projects
More States Paving Roads with Plastic Bottles in Asphalt Mixes
In areas as diverse as Oahu and Staten Island, departments of transportation are paving roads with asphalt mixed with recycled plastic.
November 10, 2022
Hawaii paving crew smoothing asphalt on road
71 Years of 'Growing Mentality' at Highway Equipment & Supply Co.
The Big Iron Dealer of the Year finalist is led by a next generation whose eyes are set on continued growth.
November 9, 2022
Highway Equipment & Supply Co. owners in front of company sign
Hyundai Heavy Industries Shuffles its Executive Ranks
Moves include new leaders for Hyundai Genuine and for Hyundai Construction Equipment.
November 8, 2022
Hyundai Construction Equipment HX160A excavator
Contractors Still Fail to Call 811 to Prevent Utility Strikes, Report Shows
The nonprofit Common Ground Alliance sees no improvements since 2019 when it comes to damaging underground utilities.
November 7, 2022
DIRT report utility strikes stock photo open high voltage cable in dirt trench
Work Resumes on Harbor Bridge After TxDOT, Developer Reach Agreement
The developer, a joint venture of Flatiron and Dragados, was issued a notice of default in August over safety concerns.
November 4, 2022
piers of under construction Harbor Bridge Port of Corpus Christi
Caterpillar Q3 North American Construction Sales Up 29%
Cat attributed the growth to strong pricing and a favorable change in dealer inventories.
November 4, 2022
Caterpillar 320 Electric Excavator
How Contractors Rapidly Reopened Sanibel Causeway After Hurricane Ian (Video)
The only land link to Sanibel Island was cut off by the storm. Here's how it was restored ahead of schedule.
November 3, 2022
Sanibel Causeway temporary repairs of section washed out road
Video: How Watson Excavating Gained Its Edge on Winning Commercial Jobs
Watson Excavating earned a reputation for meticulous work on residential construction jobs. Here's how they progressed into the commercial space.
November 2, 2022
watson excavating
Shops Would Do Well to Focus on Culture When Hiring Young Techs, Votech Officials Say
A paycheck isn't everything. Today's diesel tech students view workplace culture as a top consideration.
November 1, 2022
Female diesel tech at UTI working on Cummins engine
Video: Two Blasts Take Down 91-Year-Old Kentucky Bridge
Built in the era of Model A Fords, the old bridge had become obsolete and was replaced in August with a modern span.
October 30, 2022
US 60 Spottsville Bridge Kentucky blown up
Americas Drive Growth for Volvo in Q3
The construction equipment manufacturer reported a 23% increase in net sales in the third quarter, thanks to high sales in North and South America.
October 27, 2022
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25 Electric
From Bust to Boom: N.D. Contractor Enywhey Grows Despite Rocky Economy
A risk paid off for a former welder who bought a construction company during an oil and gas downturn in North Dakota.
October 26, 2022
Caterpillar compact track loader installing a helical pier
ABC Economist Maintains 2023 Recession Forecast
"I think we're headed for a recession in 2023, and I do not believe it will be a mild one."
October 26, 2022
Construction workers talking with excavator dumping in background.
Kubota Moves SVL65 CTL Production from Japan to Kansas
Production of the compact track loader will take place in a new facility operated by Kubota subsidiary Great Plains Manufacturing.
October 26, 2022
Kubota SVL65-2 Compact Track Loader
Bobcat Completes $70M Expansion of North Carolina Facility
It has 1 million square feet for manufacturing compact utility loaders, compact tractors and other products.
October 25, 2022
Aerial photo of Bobcat Statesville Manufacturing Facility
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