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Bauma, World's Largest Construction Equipment Trade Show, Pushed Back to October 2022
"In numerous discussions with customers, there was a growing recognition that the April date involved too many uncertainties," say show organizers.
April 26, 2021
Business
Yanmar Marks 50 Years of Making Rubber-Tracked Carriers
This manufacturer is celebrating the anniversary of the machine's invention in 1971.
April 26, 2021
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Business
Contractor to Pay $380,000 Penalty after Cited for 13 Trench Violations
OSHA inspections in 2019 and 2020 found workers in multiple hazardous trenches over 9 feet deep.
April 23, 2021
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE Sees Global Q1 Sales Increase 23%, Order Intakes Up 73%
Net sales in North America increased by 16% during the quarter, Volvo says, with infrastructure spending proposals creating positive customer sentiment.
April 22, 2021
Construction Equipment
JLG Becomes Second Major OEM to Bow Out of Bauma Trade Show
Why another major OEM is bowing out of the massive construction equipment trade show held only every three years.
April 19, 2021
Construction Equipment
Kobelco USA to Use Yanmar, Isuzu to Fill Engine Void, But Plant Layoffs Will Proceed
The Yanmar and Isuzu engine refits to replace Hino engines are a "major project which requires an enormous investment in engineering and design resources," says Kobelco.
April 20, 2021
Safety
A Week in the Trenches: 1 Dead, 1 Fined, 1 Rescued
Within a week, one contractor was fined $135,612 for a fatal cave-in, a worker died in a trench, and a trapped worker was rescued.
April 12, 2021
Construction Equipment
Kobelco to Lay Off 75% of U.S. Excavator Plant Workers Over Engine Supply Problems
"It is terribly unfortunate to Kobelco and their associates for this to happen at a time when their sales are sky high and their workforce is growing rapidly," said a local official.
April 15, 2021
Contractor of the Year
"We Don’t Shut Down." Colorado Contractor Displays Mighty Work Ethic
Ray Lippis started his excavation company in 1980 with a backhoe, dump truck, trailer and a $25,000 loan.
April 9, 2021
Business
AG: Contractor Charged in Largest Prevailing-Wage Theft in U.S. History
One of Pennsylvania's largest road and bridge contractors is accused of stealing $20.7 million from workers' retirement and health benefits.
April 9, 2021
Recruiting & retention
Video: Cat Puts Its Service Techs Through Reality-TV-Style Challenge
The “Cat Trial 10: Tech Test” video – a slick production similar to those reality-TV obstacle challenges you can't help but watch – features a glimpse of technicians navigating a series of four tests to demonstrate their skills and endurance.
April 8, 2021
Safety
Family of Victim in Fatal Trench Collapse Reaches $12M Settlement
The family of a 24-year-old man who died while trying to save a co-worker in a collapsed trench was awarded $12 million – one of the largest wrongful-death settlements for an individual in Washington State history.
March 31, 2021
Construction Equipment
Local Governments, Nonprofits Can Spruce Up With $100K Prize From Kubota
Find out how the "Hometown Proud" program could help your local community win cash and the use of Kubota equipment to revitalize a public space.
March 19, 2021
Business
Forest Service Plans $285M in Infrastructure Projects This Year
More than 500 deferred-maintenance projects are listed for fiscal year 2021 for national forests and grasslands as part of the $9.5 billion Great American Outdoors Act.
March 17, 2021
Business
Optimism Down But Not Out for Nonresidential Construction, Wells Fargo Reports
The nonresidential construction industry remains optimistic for 2021, albeit much less so than before the pandemic, according to Wells Fargo's latest forecast.
March 16, 2021
Business
How Can Contractors Benefit From the New $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Law?
One of the biggest provisions is $350 billion in additional funding to state and local governments. Although not specifically directed toward infrastructure spending, construction industry advocates say it should help keep such projects at least on track.
March 15, 2021
Business
Contractor Charged With Cheating Disabled Vets Out of $250M in Contracts
How a Texas construction company owner conspired to land federal contracts set aside for small businesses owned by disabled veterans.
March 12, 2021
Safety
Oklahoma contractor faces $205K in penalties for trench violations
The contractor received six trench-related citations in 2017. This time, OSHA is proposing penalties of $205,000 after workers were found in unprotected trenches that had standing water in them.
March 10, 2021
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