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Business
Vermeer Chairman Emeritus Bob Vermeer Dies
The son of the company's founder, he served as CEO from 1989 to 2003 and was elected to the AEM Hall of Fame.
August 23, 2022
Safety
New Jersey Contractor Charged in Fatal Retaining Wall Collapse
Several workers at the site reported to the contractor that the wall was unsafe before it collapsed, according to court records.
August 23, 2022
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Market Pulse
"Developers and Owners Remain Confident": Nonresidential Planning Rises in July
"The Momentum Index has yet to show signs of stress as recession fears mount," Dodge says.
August 22, 2022
Business
What Large Contractors are Saying About the Construction Market
New project awards, growing backlogs and the infrastructure law have them bullish through 2023.
August 19, 2022
The Dirt
Video: How to Fix Construction's Labor Shortage
In this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace urges contractors to get involved in the solution. Watch here.
August 19, 2022
Roadbuilding
$2.2B in Transportation Grants Awarded – See How Much Your State Got
Here's a rundown of where the funding will go and the projects approved in each state.
August 18, 2022
Business
Section 179 Tax Deduction is More Important Than Ever in 2022
Taking a Section 179 deduction on the entire cost of acquired construction equipment can make a big difference to your bottom line.
August 17, 2022
Roadbuilding
TxDOT Issues Default Notice to Developer Over Safety of New Harbor Bridge
Joint venture Flatiron/Dragados “has refused to acknowledge the safety issues ... or taken any steps to correct them,” Texas DOT says.
August 17, 2022
Construction Equipment
Market Moves: Ditch Witch, Terex, Cummins Expand by Acquisitions
Here’s a quick rundown of the acquisitions and investments by equipment manufacturers so far this month.
August 16, 2022
Market Pulse
Materials Prices Come Down in July
If so, what does that mean for recession forecasts?
August 15, 2022
Roadbuilding
$283 Million Contract Awarded for Widening I-95 in N.C.
The project is part of a bigger plan to upgrade and widen 182 miles of the interstate.
August 12, 2022
Roadbuilding
Has the Time Come for Making Asphalt Roads Out of Scrap Tires?
Tire recycling has dropped 20 percentage points and states are getting increased road funding. Combined, that could make the timing ripe for rubber-modified asphalt roads.
August 11, 2022
Market Pulse
Construction Adds 32,000 Jobs; Openings Near Record High
The construction industry has added 311,000 jobs, an increase of 4.2% between July 2021 and July 2022.
August 11, 2022
Dealers
Blanchard Machinery President Joe Blanchard Passes
Joe Blanchard was appointed president of Blanchard Machinery in 1996.
August 10, 2022
Dealers
Higher Demand Drives Caterpillar's Q2 Sales Up 11%
“Our second-quarter results reflect healthy demand across most of our end markets," says CEO.
August 9, 2022
Workforce
Contractor Ordered to Pay Injured Worker $650,000 for Retaliation
He helped set up the worker's arrest by immigration officials after the worker reported an injury, court documents say.
August 8, 2022
Market Pulse
Dodge Economist Reflects on Q2 Construction Momentum
Two major trends must continue for growth to override headwinds, this economist says.
August 8, 2022
Pay and benefits
As Strike Lingers, CNH and Union Returning to Negotiating Table
After 14 weeks, both sides remain at odds but agree it's time to talk again.
August 6, 2022
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The 1950s Cat “Twin D8” – 2 Joined Dozers, 1 Big Blade, Double the Power
In the late 1940s, Buster Peterson decided two Cats were better than one and created the “Twin D8” – a great idea until the D9 debuted in 1954.
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