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Construction Equipment

Kubota introduces its smallest CTL, the SVL65-2, with larger machine features

Kubota designed the cab to be similar in size to its SVL75 and SVL95 compact track loaders and also gave it the same easy-open, slide-up front door. More here.

February 8, 2019

Business

Contractors optimistic about 2019, despite labor shortage, trade war

Despite labor shortages and a trade war with China, contractors are optimistic about increasing hires and maintaining workloads in 2019. Click to learn more.

January 7, 2019

Construction Equipment

Kinshofer Multi-Quick attachment aids demo work with faster, more powerful jaw types

Kinshofer's Multi-Quick Processor has seven jaw types suitable for primary and secondary demolition as well as recycling work. Learn more on Equipment World.

January 2, 2019

Construction Equipment

AEM launches ConExpo Connect research tool for contractors buying equipment

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says it has launched CONEXPO Connect which is a site designed to help contractors in buying construction equipment.

January 2, 2019

Construction Equipment

New, sweeping aerial lift standards to take effect in one year

Long-expected, major changes to standards over-seeing aerial lifts have now been published and will take effect in December 2019. Read more on Equipment World.

December 24, 2018

Business

How contractors can get disaster cleanup work in the Camp Fire recovery efforts

It is recommended that contractors interested in fire debris removal refer to a list of debris-removal contractors for possible subcontracting opportunities.

December 10, 2018

Driver/operator coaching/training

New center trains contractors on HammerHead Trenchless products

Hammerhead University teaches advanced trenchless methods and technology, recently provided three days of hands-on, guided instruction. More information here.

November 28, 2018

Home

High demand, backlogs add stress to year-end new equipment buys

Contractors are running out of time to take advantage of the Section 179/bonus depreciation tax breaks for new equipment purchases. Learn more here.

October 25, 2018

Roadbuilding

Contractors end lockout of Mich. union equipment operators

A lockout of union equipment operators and technicians by a contractors group in Michigan has ended -- so now work can resume on major road projects in the state.

October 1, 2018

Construction Equipment

Poor excavation practices causing more underground utility damage

The most commonly damaged utility lines were telecommunications at 49 percent, natural gas at 28 percent and cable TV at 11 percent. More details here!

September 25, 2018

Construction Equipment

Winter Equipment expands snow, ice removal products aimed at contractors

Learn more about Winter Equipment's new line of snow and ice removal products that are aimed at contractors. From V-plows to accessories, they've got it all.

September 24, 2018

Roadbuilding

DOTs in N.C., S.C. respond to hundreds of flooded roads, prepare for more flooding from Florence

See what efforts are being made to respond to flooding & prepare roads for more flooding in the wake of Hurricane Florence from North and South Caroline DOTs.

September 17, 2018