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Construction Equipment

No Big Gulp for you burly man

Construction workers, mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York City, ironworkers, carpenters, equipment operators,

June 5, 2012

Pickups

Guide to Overloads

An air suspension or a set of helper springs can make hauling heavy cargo easier, but it won’t allow your truck to carry more.

May 15, 2012

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Good news, bad news on construction employment front

The construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the industry unemployment rate shrank to 14.5 percent—the lowest April level in four years, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by […]

May 8, 2012

Roadbuilding

Good news, bad news on construction employment front

The construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the industry unemployment rate shrank to 14.5 percent—the lowest April level in four years, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by […]

May 7, 2012

Safety

AGC: Construction fatalities decline by nearly 10 percent between 2009-2010

The number of construction fatalities declined by nearly 10 percent between 2009 and 2010 and by almost 40 percent during the past five years, according to an analysis of new federal data prepared by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials pointed to an industry-wide commitment to improving workplace safety as a key reason for the safety improvements.

August 30, 2011

Roadbuilding

AGC: Construction fatalities decline by nearly 10 percent in 2009-2010

The number of construction fatalities declined by nearly 10 percent between 2009 and 2010 and by almost 40 percent during the past five years, according to an analysis of new federal data prepared by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials pointed to an industry-wide commitment to improving workplace safety as a key […]

August 25, 2011

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Workers save woman from freezing river

Construction workers: there when you need ’em. “I took off my boots and my jacked and jumped in.” A heart-warmingly chilly story from London.

January 6, 2010

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Construction worker turned college football champ

You may have seen Oklahoma linebacker Mike Balogun last night knocking heads with the Florida Gators. Turns out he’s a former construction worker with an inspiring story to tell.

January 6, 2010