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Safety
Kansas Contractor Faces $334K in Penalties After Trench Collapse
The superintendent warned the subcontractor of the collapse hazard but left the jobsite before it was corrected, OSHA says.
July 21, 2023
Safety
OSHA Penalizes Illinois Contractor in Trench Collapse Death
No protective head gear or any cave-in protection was provided to those working in the trench.
July 17, 2023
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November 1, 2025
Roadbuilding
Orange Stripes Painted to Protect Road Workers in Washington
The Washington State DOT hopes the orange paint will help keep workers and drivers safe in I-5 work zone.
July 14, 2023
Recruiting & retention
New Report Details How Construction Companies Can Attract and Retain More Women
A good salary might get women through the door, but these three things will ensure they stay.
June 30, 2023
Safety
Two Killed in Separate CTL, Dump Truck Accidents in Work Zones
A construction site inspector and a dump truck driver were killed last week in two separate struck-by incidents in construction zones.
June 14, 2023
Safety
After Alarmingly Deadly Year, Trench Safety Stand Down Set for June 19-23
39 people died while working in trenches or excavations in 2022, making it the deadliest in 18 years.
June 13, 2023
Market Pulse
Heavy Equipment Operator Salary & Benefits: 2023 Report
Why do contractors struggle to attract talent? Operators and managers overwhelmingly agree on this factor.
June 7, 2023
Roadbuilding
AGC Survey: Highway Work Zones Getting More Dangerous for Workers, Motorists
Over 50% of highway construction firms reported having experienced a work zone motor vehicle crash in the past year.
June 2, 2023
Dealers
How to Combat the Heavy Equipment Technician Shortage
AEM's Julie Davis doesn’t want to suggest the technician shortage can be quickly addressed, let alone easily solved. However, she says dealers can adopt these strategies to position themselves for success.
May 30, 2023
Safety & Compliance
N.J. Contractor Sentenced to 3 Months after Worker Crushed to Death
The company disregarded engineering plans and built a wall to hold back surcharge that eventually collapsed onto a worker.
May 25, 2023
Safety & Compliance
Colorado Contractors Face 6-Figure Penalties after Trench Deaths
Workers have died on both of the contractors’ worksites – a 17-year-old and a 23-year-old – who were in trenches that collapsed.
May 22, 2023
Safety
15 Construction Workers Rescued, 2 Dead in Charlotte 5-Alarm Fire
Workers were trapped inside a building as flames spread rapidly.
May 19, 2023
Safety
Another Worker Killed: Asphalt Superintendent Struck in N.C. Work Zone Crash
The father of four was working in a construction zone on I-40 when an SUV crashed into him.
May 4, 2023
Safety
HEADS UP: Hitting utility lines when hauling heavy equipment can become an expensive ordeal
Here's a look at overhead utilities' minimum height clearances, who's liable when they're struck and how haulers can avoid damaging them.
May 22, 2015
Safety & Compliance
Texas Contractor Faces $258K in Penalties After Fatal Trench Collapse
The company was issued repeat violations after a 25-foot-deep trench caved in on a worker.
May 3, 2023
Market Pulse
Construction Among Industries at Greatest Risk for Job Cuts, Index Says
Construction has the third-highest chance for job losses in the next few months, according to the Job Loss Risk Index.
April 24, 2023
Safety & Compliance
In the Trenches: 2022 Deadliest in 18 Years; Contractor Faces $500K Fine; Deaths in OK, NY
The construction industry is coming off the deadliest year for trenching and excavation in almost two decades. Tragedy continues in 2023.
April 19, 2023
The Dirt
Why Do So Many People Want to Work for This Contractor?
DW Companies of Montana has a waiting list of job applicants and zero employee turnover. Find out how they do it, on The Dirt.
April 14, 2023
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