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Contractor of the Year
This Carolina Contractor Masters Mountainous Terrain, Runs Distillery on the Side
“I took off my coat and tie and went into the ditch,” is how Wendell Howard describes his introduction to construction after majoring in accounting and business in college and working at a bank. For the next nine years he gained experience working under mentors such as Clarence Little and Garland Terry, who provided guidance […]
August 21, 2020
Business
Briggs & Stratton files for bankruptcy; announces sale agreement
Century-old engine maker Briggs & Stratton has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, and a private equity firm plans to purchase the company’s assets.
July 21, 2020
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February 1, 2026
Business
These 20 contractors rate best in paying subs, suppliers on time
A new award has named 20 large construction contractors that pay their subs and suppliers on time with no hassles. The award is the creation of Levelset, an online service to help construction businesses file mechanic’s liens. The Levelset website also allows subcontractors and suppliers to rate contractors on how responsive they are to paying […]
July 1, 2020
Business
4 more arrested in post-Hurricane Michael cleanup contract corruption investigation
In Lynn Haven, Florida, a corruption investigation after Hurricane Michael has led to three arrests for workers' compensation fraud and one pending arrest.
June 25, 2020
Business
Volvo Group reduces global workforce by 4,100 due to coronavirus impacts
Volvo Group, parent of Volvo Construction Equipment and Mack Truck, says it will reduce its global white-collar workforce by more than 4,100 positions during the second half of 2020 due to impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. Approximately 1,250 of these positions are in Sweden and 15 percent are consultants. “The Corona epidemic and the global […]
June 17, 2020
Roadbuilding
Report: Commercial traffic bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels
A new Samsara report shows that, on average, states are 95 percent away from commercial traffic levels before coronavirus led to shutdown orders.
June 16, 2020
Roadbuilding
Ohio DOT reports string of work-zone crashes despite less traffic
The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that five of its work areas have been crashed into by drivers within an eight-day period.
June 8, 2020
Business
How to use cloth face masks to combat coronavirus spread on construction jobsites
Now that face masks are much more than dust-inhalation preventive measures on the jobsite, OSHA is now offering guidance on how best to use cloth face coverings to combat coronavirus. First, OSHA says that cloth face coverings are not PPE, nor are they an appropriate substitute for PPE such as N95 respirators or medical face […]
June 1, 2020
Roadbuilding
Road contractors feel the pain as North Carolina DOT’s shortfall deepens
Due to overspending and coronavirus pandemic, the NCDOT is delaying hundreds of infrastructure projects causing contractors to cut jobs. Click for details.
May 27, 2020
Business
Construction’s Coronavirus Reset: How to handle people and projects going forward
This is not the time to dust off your 2009 playbook. This recession has elements never before encountered. The differences are many: You’ve not seen widespread worker concern over viral contamination from others on the job. You’ve never had to consider the impact of anti-viral PPE and protocols on productivity. And never before have you […]
May 20, 2020
Business
Equipment makers bring out more new machine deals amid coronavirus downturn
Manufacturers and their dealers continue to ramp up their offers on new equipment buys in an effort to entice buyers in a down market. And one dealer is offering financing deals on all brands of used equipment and rental contract discounts. Here’s an overview of the offers we’ve come across, which are in addition to […]
May 19, 2020
The Dirt
The Dirt Episode 1: Construction News & New Equipment Roundup + Case CE’s Brady Lewis Talks Project Minotaur and the DL550B CTL Dozer
Welcome to the first episode of our new weekly construction and equipment news show, The Dirt. In this week’s episode, we run down the latest equipment releases, the top stories in the construction industry and talk with Brady Lewis of Case Construction Equipment. Brady is the Program Manager for Project Minotaur and gives us a […]
May 18, 2020
Business
How long will it take for construction to recover from the coronavirus?
It may take at least 18 months for contractors to see a complete reconstruction of what was to be in 2020, before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. But there is some good news, says Anirban Basu, chief economist, Associated Builders and Contractors. “It will be the shortest recession in history,” he declares. “By the […]
May 15, 2020
Business
Astec faces coronavirus challenges with strong cash position, customer work backlogs, CEO says
Even though Astec Industries saw a decrease in sales this last quarter, many of their customers are still working and require critical Astec solutions.
May 14, 2020
Business
How construction contractors can use mechanic’s liens to get paid
As the economy declines, Levelset CEO Scott Wolfe says contractors need to be prepared to protect their payment rights. Details on Equipment World.
May 11, 2020
Business
A deep dive into coronavirus guidelines for construction sites
The Department of Labor and OSHA's guidelines and contractor tips for protecting work crews from the coronavirus. Learn more here on Equipment World.
May 6, 2020
Dealers
United Rentals: 2020 capex will be “down significantly” due to coronavirus
United Rentals, on track to post as-expected 1Q results, instead saw its rental revenues decrease 0.7 percent compared with the same quarter last year as the result of coronavirus impacts starting in mid-March. As with almost all other companies, UR has withdrawn its 2020 guidance. UR expects its 2020 capital expenditures will be down significantly […]
May 6, 2020
Business
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Changed Construction Work
Over the last several weeks each of the editors here at Equipment World have spent much of our time trying to get a better understanding of how construction contractors have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic here in the U.S. While several contractors we spoke with saw their work come to a halt, the majority that […]
May 5, 2020
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