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Business: Page 39

Safety & Compliance
Trench Collapse Victim Wins $19 Million Jury Verdict
He was in a 10- to 11-foot-deep trench on a D.R. Horton residential project when the collapse occurred.
October 9, 2023
excavator digging trench
Pay and benefits
Mack Trucks UAW Workers Go on Strike
The United Auto Workers union informed Mack Trucks Sunday night that its members rejected a new five-year collective bargaining agreement.
October 9, 2023
Mack MD Series production line
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Market Pulse
Construction's Unemployment Rate at Historic Low Even with Wage Increases
“Job openings remain stubbornly high, even though the industry has been raising hourly pay at an elevated rate,” says AGC economist.
October 9, 2023
worker getting into machine
Contractor of the Year
Kurk Inc. Sets Strong Foundation as Second-Generation Concrete Contractor
She put aside a career in engineering to join her father in running the family business.
October 4, 2023
Kurk Inc. crew pouring basement floor at a jobsite
Roadbuilding
Construction of $2.2B Toll Expressway Around Raleigh Moves to Second Phase
A new $450 million contract for the second phase of the 540 Outer Loop was recently awarded.
October 4, 2023
map outlining current and future route of 540 outer loop around Raleigh NC
Dealers
Gregory Poole Cat Named Equipment World’s 2023 Big Iron Dealer of the Year
The Caterpillar dealership was formed in 1951 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and has grown to 26 locations.
October 3, 2023
construction equipment technician welding
Mergers & Acquisitions
ASKO Acquires Majority Stake in Hy-Brid Lifts
Hy-Brid Lifts says the move will provide working capital and allow the company to expand its product offering.
October 3, 2023
Hy-Brid Lifts partnership meeting with Turkish holding company ASKO
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Fined $82,149 After Project Manager Dies in Trench
The project manager and other workers were in a 10-foot-deep excavation with inadequate cave-in protection, OSHA says.
October 2, 2023
Trench being dug in dirt with excavator bucket
The Dirt
Why Equipment Owners Should Consider Low-Viscosity Oil
Fuel savings are among the benefits of lighter engine oil. A Chevron expert comes on The Dirt to tell what you need to know to make the switch.
September 29, 2023
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Safety
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations
Review this list to ensure your employees are properly trained on the most frequently cited jobsite safety hazards.
September 29, 2023
Injured construction worker holding his knee
Business
Bobcat Denies Union Claims of Impending Job Cuts
Talks of hundreds of layoffs came after Bobcat told Local 560 President Cody Parrow that the company received approval to build a plant in Mexico.
September 28, 2023
Bobcat S770 skid steer with breaker attachment
Contractor of the Year
Video: Technology Re-Engages the Workforce at R.E. Miller & Sons
Since being acquired by John Jeffery in 2020, the Dillon, Montana-based construction firm has heavily invested in technology – an experience he says the employees were "craving."
September 28, 2023
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Contractor of the Year
2024 Contractor of the Year Contest Now Accepting Nominations
Equipment World is accepting nominations for the 2024 award sponsored by Caterpillar. See how you can nominate yourself – or a contractor you think we should know about – for the honor, which includes a free trip to Vegas.
July 19, 2023
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Roadbuilding
Video: Iowa DOT Worker Narrowly Missed by Out-of-Control Drivers
The video shows how dangerous life can be for workers along highways and why motorists need to pay more attention.
September 22, 2023
traffic video screen shot of crash of trailer and highway helpers vehicle on side of I-380 in Iowa
Safety & Compliance
Contractor Faces $170K in Trench Fines, Named “Severe Violator”
Workers were in an 11-foot-deep trench with no cave-in protection or safe way to get out, agency says.
September 22, 2023
backhoe digging trench stock photo
Roadbuilding
Emergency Rebuilds of Sanibel, Fern Hollow Bridges Make National Award Finals
The projects are among 12 finalists named for the 2023 America's Transportation Awards. See who made the cut.
September 21, 2023
sanibel causeway reopened after Hurricane Ian
Market Pulse
Contractors: Lack of Skills Poses Biggest Hurdle to Filling Jobs
88% of construction companies surveyed by Associated General Contractors report difficulty filling open positions.
September 21, 2023
Three workers talking at jobsite with excavator, dump truck in background
Business
Takeuchi Expands Excavator Production with New Japan Factory
The compact equipment manufacturer will increase production of its 4- to 9-metric-ton excavators 50% by the end of 2024.
September 21, 2023
Takeuchi Aoki Factory in Japan
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