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Granite Construction named one of ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’
Granite Construction Incorporated has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for 2010.  Granite was last honored by Ethisphere in 2008 as having one of the “Best Overall Government Contractor Ethics Programs” in the industry. “We are tremendously proud to be on this list,” said William G. Dorey, president […]
March 23, 2010
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Construction double-cross pulled from health care bill
The version of the health care bill passed by the House of Representatives last night does not include a controversial provision that aimed to penalize non-union construction companies. The Merkley ammendment, added to the bill last fall, would have forced  construction companies–and construction companies only–with more than 5 employees to offer employee health care plans. […]
March 22, 2010
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ARA, True Value form alliance
The American Rental Association (ARA) and True Value forged a new alliance to expand rental services and member benefits to all True Value retailers who offer rental services through their locations or stand-alone rental businesses. In July 2010, ARA plans to extend member benefits to all True Value rental program participants. True Value rental retailers […]
March 22, 2010
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Topcon names new director of sales support
Topcon Positioning Systems named Kai Umino as the company’s new director of sales support. Umino will be responsible for domestic and international sales support groups for TPS, including survey, construction, precision agriculture, emerging business and telematics.  Umino replaces John Fujita who will return to Topcon headquarters in Tokyo. Umino joined Topcon in 1995 and spent […]
March 22, 2010
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Arrow celebrates 60 years
Arrow Truck Sales celebrates 60 years as a retailer of used, heavy and medium duty trucks and trailers in North America this April with a number of corporate and branch events. The company was founded in April 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, by business partners Jerry Nerman and Melvin Spitcaufsky. Since 1950, Arrow has grown […]
March 22, 2010
Business
You think equipment’s expensive now…
Caterpillar says the proposed national health care bill before Congress, if passed, will increase the company’s health care expenses 20 percent and add $100 million to it’s annual costs.
March 19, 2010
Business
Biden announces 10,000 stimulus-funded transportation projects underway in all 50 states
Vice President Joe Biden today announced that 10,000 transportation projects are now under way in all 50 states and the District of Columbia thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a.k.a. “the stimulus.” Projects are considered under way when a contractor has been hired, the project has received official notice to proceed, and […]
March 19, 2010
Business
AEM opens office in Ottawa
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has opened an office in Ottawa, Ontario, in order to be close to the Canadian Parliament and the seat of Canada’s government. The organization hopes to raise the profile of the equipment manufacturing industry in public policy issues and assist companies doing business in or with Canada. “We recognize the […]
March 17, 2010
Business
Senate votes to move ahead with ‘jobs bill’; final vote March 17
The U.S. Senate voted 61 to 30 on March 15 to end debate on the amended version of the “jobs bill” H.R. 2847 and proceed to a final vote on the measure Wednesday, March 17at 9:30 a.m. EDT, according to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Six Republicans (Senators Kit Bond – Mo., […]
March 16, 2010
Business
Alabama Senate OKs $1 billion in road funds
The Alabama Senate approved a $1 billion package on March for road and bridge construction during the next decade that would be nearly twice the size of the federal stimulus funding Alabama received for highways, the Associated Press reports. The Senate voted 25-10 for the proposal by Democratic Sen. Lowell Barron of Fyffe. Support came […]
March 12, 2010
Business
House OKs $15 billion jobs bill, Senate to vote on amendments March 16
Congressional Democrats made headway on their top legislative priority — job creation — when the House of Representatives approved a $15 billion package of tax credits and highway construction. The 217-to-201 vote gave Democrats a much-needed victory after weeks of delay caused by Republican tactics, a record-setting snowstorm, and internal bickering. More job-creation efforts are […]
March 12, 2010
Business
Rules and Criteria
The Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest, sponsored by Caterpillar, recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $15 million and who exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals: business acumen, equipment management expertise, attention to safety and community involvement. Contractors who meet these qualifications are invited to enter. Contractors also […]
March 12, 2010
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Terex Corp. divesting Atlas Heavy Construction Equipment
Terex Corp. announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest the Terex Atlas heavy construction equipment, which is located in Ganderkesee, Germany, and knuckle-boom crane and related components businesses, which have operations in Vechta and Delmenhorst, Germany.  Also included as part of this transaction are the sales and service business located in Bradford, […]
March 11, 2010
Business
Do You Have What It Takes?
We’re looking for contractors who represent the highest standards in business acumen, equipment management expertise, attention to safety and community involvement. You can nominate yourself, or someone can nominate you. Just meet the following criteria: Average annual revenues of between $3 million and $15 million for the past three years At least 10 years of […]
March 11, 2010
Business
Felix Chavez & Son 2010 Contractor of the Year
Ryan Chavez, owner of Felix Chavez & Son Construction, based in Weston, Colorado, won the 11th annual Contractor of the Year award sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. and leading national trade magazine Equipment World during a recent ceremony at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Chavez was chosen by the magazine’s editors for his […]
March 5, 2010
Business
Machinery exports bouncing back?
If new export statistics are an indication, the recovery train is starting its slow chug for U.S.-based manufacturers of construction equipment. Compared to the previous year, U.S. construction machinery exports dropped more than 38 percent in 2009, to a total value of $12.8 billion, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reported March 4. AEM consolidates […]
March 4, 2010
Business
The best bill to ever come out of Congress
Forget everything else the Federal government is doing now. The Natural Gas bill, aka HR 1835 is coming up for a vote. If it passes it will do more to boost the economy, strengthen our balance of trade deficit and put more people to work than any other single initiative. It would also be a boon for the construction […]
March 4, 2010
Business
ARTBA Foundation launches ‘Hall of Fame’ for transportation innovators
Move over Babe Ruth, Joe Namath and Michael Jordan, there’s a new “Hall of Fame” coming to America that will honor the visionaries and game-changers of the transportation design and construction industry. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is creating a “Hall of Fame” at The ARTBA Building in Washington, […]
March 4, 2010
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