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Regulations
Will Construction Workers Walk? Implications of the Vaccine Mandate
Those reluctant to get the vaccine may opt to move to a smaller business that falls outside of the mandate.
October 20, 2021
Roadbuilding
PCL Civil Constructors Cited After N.C. Bridge Worker’s Death
After the remains of this Outer Banks bridge collapsed during demolition and killed a worker, OSHA points a finger at the contractor.
October 20, 2021
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Technology
CM Labs Integrates Trimble Earthworks on Excavator Simulator
Pay big money for a project design only to have it used incorrectly in the field? A new partnership aims to provide operators with realistic training on grade control technology.
October 14, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Do Big Profits Have You Overlooking Your Biggest Threat? | The Dirt #41
Change or get left behind. In this episode of The Dirt, Buildwitt's Aaron Witt explains what it's going to take to combat the dirt world's people problem.
October 15, 2021
Contractor of the Year
Philadelphia Contractor Wins Equipment World’s 2021 Safety Award
Specializing in difficult concrete cutting and drilling projects – with blades as large as 66 inches in diameter – this company makes safety a top priority so its workers go home each day injury-free.
October 7, 2021
Dealers
15 Proven Ways To Recruit Construction Dealer Techs
The ever-present dealer technician shortage had us thinking it might be a good time to revisit some of the best construction equipment tech recruiting tips we've received from dealers, rental companies and OEMs.
October 5, 2021
Technology
How Artificial Intelligence Can Keep Your Workers Safe, Reduce Insurance Costs
Two tech companies hope to improve the construction industry's fatality and total incident rates with artificial intelligence and jobsite photo and video capture.
September 30, 2021
Workforce
OSHA to Ramp Up Heat-Related Enforcement and Inspections
When temperatures rise above 80 degrees, OSHA plans to increase jobsite inspections.
September 21, 2021
Technology
Cat's Connected Worker Puts Safety In a Hard Hat, Wearable Tag
Embedding tracking and communication capabilities into PPE just makes sense. This system combines smart wearable technology with the power of analytics to make workers safer.
September 14, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Construction’s “Weird Disconnect” with Young Workers | The Dirt #35
Young workers often reach the wrong conclusion when old-timers yell. In this episode of The Dirt, we discuss ways to close the generational divide.
September 3, 2021
Companies
Game On: Incentivize Your Employees by Using This Gamification App
The makers of the app are expanding beyond the ready-mix world, making the app applicable to drivers in other markets as well as to non-driver employees.
August 25, 2021
Business
Contractor Faces Possible Jail Time After Worker Dies in Trench
He pleads guilty to three charges following a worker being buried in a trench collapse.
June 25, 2021
Business
NY Contractor Must Pay $500K for Overtime Violations
A contractor has to pay $250,000 in back OT wages and an additional $250,000 in damages following a DOL investigation.
June 7, 2021
Construction Equipment
Kobelco USA to Use Yanmar, Isuzu to Fill Engine Void, But Plant Layoffs Will Proceed
The Yanmar and Isuzu engine refits to replace Hino engines are a "major project which requires an enormous investment in engineering and design resources," says Kobelco.
April 20, 2021
Safety
A Week in the Trenches: 1 Dead, 1 Fined, 1 Rescued
Within a week, one contractor was fined $135,612 for a fatal cave-in, a worker died in a trench, and a trapped worker was rescued.
April 12, 2021
Construction Equipment
Kobelco to Lay Off 75% of U.S. Excavator Plant Workers Over Engine Supply Problems
"It is terribly unfortunate to Kobelco and their associates for this to happen at a time when their sales are sky high and their workforce is growing rapidly," said a local official.
April 15, 2021
Recruiting & retention
Video: Cat Puts Its Service Techs Through Reality-TV-Style Challenge
The “Cat Trial 10: Tech Test” video – a slick production similar to those reality-TV obstacle challenges you can't help but watch – features a glimpse of technicians navigating a series of four tests to demonstrate their skills and endurance.
April 8, 2021
Safety
Family of Victim in Fatal Trench Collapse Reaches $12M Settlement
The family of a 24-year-old man who died while trying to save a co-worker in a collapsed trench was awarded $12 million – one of the largest wrongful-death settlements for an individual in Washington State history.
March 31, 2021
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