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Business

U.S. construction spending up 0.1% in Aug. on nonresidential gains

Though decreases in spending on residential projects restricted growth, gains from the nonresidential side powered the construction industry in August.

October 5, 2018

Construction Equipment

Rock pile gets the better of articulated dump truck driver in tipover

As this articulated dump truck operator starts to haul away a load, the incline of the rock pile he was on tipped over the articulated dump truck. More here.

October 4, 2018

Home

Key piece in his hometown’s development, Mo. contractor continues work of pioneer ancestors

A contractor hails from Washington, MO where clay spurred many of the town’s German settlers, who began arriving in the 1830s, to build kilns for firing bricks.

October 1, 2018

Construction Equipment

World of Concrete opens registration for 2019 show

2019's World of Concrete will offer more than 60 new sessions and 145 industry speakers. Register today and find out more information here on Equipment World!

September 27, 2018

Roadbuilding

Contractors lock out union operators, techs from Mich. road jobs, halting major projects

Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association started the lockout September 4 after the union had been negotiating with independent contractors.

September 25, 2018

Business

U.S. home starts jump 9% in August on surge from multi-family

The rate of construction starts on new homes rose 9.2 percent in August due to an increase in the rate for multi-family homes. More info on Equipment World.

September 20, 2018

Business

Construction adds 23,000 jobs in August, employment remains at 10-year high

The construction industry added more jobs for another consecutive month with thousands of workers being added to payrolls in the month of August. Learn more.

September 10, 2018

Roadbuilding

ALDOT reveals conceptual design for $2B Mobile River Bridge & Bayway

The Alabama DOT released a video of what the future Mobile River Bridge and Bayway could potentially look like. Learn more right here on Equipment World.

September 7, 2018

Roadbuilding

$80.6M U.S. 52 Bridge between Iowa, Ill., complete; a separate $8M-plus bridge replaced this year from island in Iowa

A new version of the U.S. 52 bridge between Illinois and Iowa is opened. The cost was 80.6 million. Click here to read all about the new bridge.

September 5, 2018

Business

Construction spending up 0.1% in July

July sees construction spending grow slightly in July. Growth in residential wiped out increases by a decline in nonresidential. Click for details.

September 4, 2018

Workforce

Wash. construction workers strike for higher pay in battle with contractors

Union construction workers are on strike in Washington over wages, hours, and working conditions. Get all the details on Equipment World.

August 30, 2018

Dealers

Kirby-Smith’s Texas operations join Terramac dealer network

Kirby-Smith joined the Terramac dealer network in 2016, now Kirby-Smith is expanding its Terramac territory into Texas. Learn more on Equipment World.

August 29, 2018