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Business

Subcontractor faulted for 2 deadly excavation cave-ins in 6 months, sued for $50 million

A subcontractor is caught up in a massive lawsuit after two fatal excavation cave-ins in a span of 6 months. Get details on the lawsuit on Equipment World.

September 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

As latest fatal work zone crash claims Ill. worker, Silver Star Construction turns to new technology to protect flaggers

Construction companies are brainstorming new ways to protect construction crews after the death of an employee working as a flagger. More on Equipment World.

September 18, 2018

Workforce

Contractors fear worker shortage affecting safety on the job

According to the Commercial Construction Index, more than half of contractors surveyed believe a lack of skilled workers is the top safety risk on the job.

September 17, 2018

Safety

Worker, 27, buried in trench collapse in Idaho dies

A 27 year old man was working inside a trench when it collapsed on him. The collapse resulted in his death. More details on the tragic story on Equipment World.

September 10, 2018

Safety

Va. contractor faces $300K in penalties for silica dust violations

Virginia Occupational Safety and Health observed Lanford Brothers of Roanoke, VA, violate five areas of worker safety and issued citations for each. Learn more.

September 5, 2018

Safety

NUCA Trench Safety Stand Down more than doubles number of participants

The National Utility Contractors Association reports that it more than doubled the participants it reached last year with its third Trench Safety Stand Down.

September 4, 2018

Roadbuilding

Construction company freezes soil to shore excavations, draws interest at PWX Expo

SoilFreeze specializes in ground-freezing services to help provide structural shoring for construction sites. Learn more about how ground-freezing works today!

August 29, 2018

Roadbuilding

TRB webinar to cover road striping – ‘continuous access priced managed lanes’

TRB webinar will focus on continuous access priced managed lanes in California, Washington, and Minnesota. Find out how to get involved on Equipment World.

August 22, 2018

Safety

Plumber, military veteran killed in trench collapse; family launches GoFundMe for expenses

Details of what caused the collapse are under investigation and those who wish to help the family with expenses can donate to the GoFundMe page. More here.

August 21, 2018

Roadbuilding

Bad roads cost Calif. drivers $61B a year, TRIP research shows

According to research conducted by TRIP, California transportation infrastructure costs drivers $61B each year. Get the details on Equipment World.

August 20, 2018

Roadbuilding

Proposed gas taxes didn’t stop state lawmakers from advancing in primaries

Of the state lawmakers running for reelection in November 2018's general election, 96% in favor of gas taxes and 97% against gas taxes have advanced.

August 16, 2018

Roadbuilding

At least 43 dead in bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy, others injured

Officials have yet to confirm the death toll following the collapse of the Ponte Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy. Get the latest details on Equipment World.

August 14, 2018