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Recruiting & retention
AEM intros online toolkit to help contractors tap schools, community for workers
Association of Equipment Manufacturers developed the Workforce Development Toolkit that aids contractors find workers by accessing schools and the community.
September 19, 2018
Business
Subcontractor faulted for 2 deadly excavation cave-ins in 6 months, sued for $50 million
A subcontractor is caught up in a massive lawsuit after two fatal excavation cave-ins in a span of 6 months. Get details on the lawsuit on Equipment World.
September 18, 2018
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Roadbuilding
As latest fatal work zone crash claims Ill. worker, Silver Star Construction turns to new technology to protect flaggers
Construction companies are brainstorming new ways to protect construction crews after the death of an employee working as a flagger. More on Equipment World.
September 18, 2018
Workforce
Contractors fear worker shortage affecting safety on the job
According to the Commercial Construction Index, more than half of contractors surveyed believe a lack of skilled workers is the top safety risk on the job.
September 17, 2018
Safety
Charlotte contractors confident cranes can withstand impact of Hurricane Florence
The tower cranes are designed to ride (or spin) out whatever winds Florence can hurl at them. Details here on Equipment World.
September 13, 2018
Workforce
Diesel technician shortage most impacts those who are ‘part of the problem’
Highly-skilled blue-collar labor is getting harder to find across practically every trade: from truck driving to truck fixing and from plumbers to welders.
September 11, 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
Safety
Worker, 27, buried in trench collapse in Idaho dies
A 27 year old man was working inside a trench when it collapsed on him. The collapse resulted in his death. More details on the tragic story on Equipment World.
September 10, 2018
Roadbuilding
Volvo CE Road Institute offers fall paving classes, big discount for early registration
Volvo Construction Equipment invites roadbuilders to two asphalt paving classes. Also, early registration can get you a significant discount. Learn more here.
September 10, 2018
Business
Wash. construction workers, equipment operators put down picket signs, return to jobs
A strike by Washington construction workers and crane operators that lasted for over two weeks has officially come to an end. Get more details here.
September 7, 2018
Safety
Va. contractor faces $300K in penalties for silica dust violations
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health observed Lanford Brothers of Roanoke, VA, violate five areas of worker safety and issued citations for each. Learn more.
September 5, 2018
Safety
NUCA Trench Safety Stand Down more than doubles number of participants
The National Utility Contractors Association reports that it more than doubled the participants it reached last year with its third Trench Safety Stand Down.
September 4, 2018
Recruiting & retention
The labor shortage is getting worse. Here’s how construction companies and AGC chapters are fighting back.
As labor shortage increases, construction companies and AGC chapters are taking matters into their own hands to remedy the situation. Get the details today!
August 31, 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
Workforce
Lifting up construction workers, I Build America to hold first Construction Appreciation Week
The first annual Construction Appreciation Week is slated for September 17-21, 2018. Check out the details for the week here on Equipment World.
August 28, 2018
Safety
Still confused about silica rules? These new OSHA videos, tools should help clear the air
Videos on the OSHA website demonstrate how to comply with Table 1 standards while using certain devices. Check them out here on Equipment World.
August 23, 2018
Roadbuilding
One flagger killed, two others injured in violent work zone week for Ore. DOT
After the death of one flagger and injury of two more workers in less than a week, ODOT has released 7 helpful safety tips for traveling in work zones.
August 22, 2018
Safety
Plumber, military veteran killed in trench collapse; family launches GoFundMe for expenses
Details of what caused the collapse are under investigation and those who wish to help the family with expenses can donate to the GoFundMe page. More here.
August 21, 2018
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