Construction Equipment
Ag Equipment
Roadbuilding
Dealers
Business
Technology
Workforce: Page 66
Roadbuilding
5 easy ways to beat the heat at a construction site
Outdoor construction sites rarely see ideal temperatures, especially during the dog days of summer. Workers may spend hours under the sun, which can be a huge health hazard if certain safety procedures aren’t taken. Surviving the hottest days of the year sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Here are five easy ways to […]
August 4, 2014
Business
Construction adds 22,000 jobs in July; employment now at highest level in more than 5 years
The U.S. construction industry added jobs for a seventh-straight month in July, a streak that has propelled the sector’s employment to its highest level since May 2009. July saw a sizable gain of 22,000 workers bringing the number of Americans employed in construction to 6.041 million, according to preliminary data from the Commerce Department. The […]
August 1, 2014
Sponsor Content
How to Identify Damaged OTR Tires
Maxam Tire North America
To maximize your uptime, MAXAM Tire provides you with the ultimate guide on identifying damaged OTR tires. From punctures to heat separation, we leave no stone, or tire rather, unturned.
February 1, 2025
Safety
OSHA official: Further increase in construction deaths likely; triggered by uptick in activity, less-experienced workers
If it seems like you’re hearing about a lot more construction-related deaths lately, you’re not alone. Anyone who pays close attention to news concerning the industry has likely noticed reports of construction worker deaths in the U.S. have come across the wire at a consistent click so far this year. Officials with the Occupational Health […]
July 29, 2014
Safety
Construction worker killed by trash truck while picking up cones from work zone
A construction worker was killed after being hit by a trash truck that crashed into a road work zone last week in Kansas. According to a report from The Hutchinson News, Dylan Joseph Snyder, 22, was picking up construction cones and signs along Kansas Highway 61 in Reno County when the truck rear ended one vehicle […]
July 28, 2014
Roadbuilding
3 tips for staying safe inside road construction work zones
Although many types of construction work can be considered hazardous, few tasks are more dangerous than those conducted in road construction work zones. A number of construction site hazards can be mitigated through effective control measures, but the unpredictability of other drivers—particularly those who are impatient or inattentive – puts work zone crews at a […]
July 25, 2014
Roadbuilding
Can you believe how much bad roads cost Texas drivers?
Bad road conditions are costing the average Texas driver in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area more than $1700 a year. The report, released by TRIP (a national transportation organization), claims deficient roads, heavy traffic and high operating costs are taking its toll on Texas drivers. The report claims nearly one-fifth of bridges in Texas are in […]
July 24, 2014
Business
In wake of safety manager’s death, California construction company continues to pay his salary; coworkers raise $120k to support family
A construction company in Milpitas, California is honoring a former employee by making sure his family is well taken care of after a tragic accident took his life more than five months ago. Lindsey Van Why, a 42-year-old husband and father to two young boys, was killed in a skiing accident on February 14 in […]
July 24, 2014
Safety
3 tips for staying safe inside road construction work zones
Although many types of construction work can be considered hazardous, few tasks are more dangerous than those conducted in road construction work zones. A number of construction site hazards can be mitigated through effective control measures, but the unpredictability of other drivers—particularly those who are impatient or inattentive – puts work zone crews at a […]
July 24, 2014
Workforce
Second-career farming proves popular: Why not second-career construction?
A recent article in the American Conservative talked up the merits and challenges of second-career farming, where middle age professionals drop the white collar life and take up small-scale, often organic, farming as a vocation. Many of these urban refugees find it tough slogging, to nobody’s surprise. But the popularity of the trend would indicate […]
July 23, 2014
Safety
Concrete beam collapse kills construction worker, injures 2 others at Ft. Lauderdale jobsite
A massive concrete beam collapsed at a jobsite in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Monday, killing one construction worker and injuring two others. Police told Local 10, the city’s ABC affiliate, that the beam collapsed shortly before 8 a.m. Monday at the construction site for a BMW dealership. According to the report, the beam struck all three […]
July 23, 2014
Roadbuilding
Drivers sue FMCSA over pre-employment report information
Six drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration claiming the agency “disparaged” their safety records and diminished their value as truck drivers by oversharing information on their Pre-Employment Screening Program reports. The drivers are seeking statutory damages of $1,000 per alleged violation for themselves and every member of the […]
July 22, 2014
Safety
Philadelphia unveils required construction, demolition project signage one year after fatal building collapse
As a measure taken in the aftermath of a building demolition that killed six people last year, the city of Philadelphia is now requiring construction and demolition sites to post large signs that provide ample details to the public about the work being done at the site. According to a report from CBS Philadelphia, the […]
July 22, 2014
Safety
Construction worker dies after fall down elevator shaft on Louisville jobsite
A construction worker on an off-campus apartment complex being built for students at the University of Louisville was killed last week after falling down an elevator shaft. According to a report from WLKY TV in Louisville, 34-year-old TJ Warner was found dead at the bottom of the shaft around 7:30 p.m. July 16. The investigation […]
July 22, 2014
Business
Building the future of your construction company: Matching tech-savvy, young employees in a mentorship with seasoned crew members
When I listen to contractors tell me how they first became involved in construction—usually a tale of early exposure and family tradition—it has hit me that what this industry needs is a corporate adoption program. But as the chances of our own Orphan Train Movement are slim, the best option we’ve got is growing the […]
July 18, 2014
Business
Worker fired for hanging Alabama football flag at Texas A&M stadium made Facebook posts suggesting he sabotaged construction
Earlier this week, news and a particular photo went viral concerning a construction worker and University of Alabama football fan being fired from the ongoing renovations at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field stadium. Over the last couple of days, more information about the fired worker has come out. The worker’s name is Bobby Livingston and according […]
July 18, 2014
Safety
Semi truck collides with bridge under construction on I-215 in California; causes falsework to collapse
A semi truck hauling sand hit a bridge currently under construction on Interstate 215 in Perris, California, earlier this week causing lumber and steel beams to collapse onto the freeway. Thankfully, construction crews were not scheduled to work on the bridge until later in the day so no workers were harmed in the accident, according […]
July 18, 2014
Workforce
Construction newbies: How to find your place at the right company and launch a successful career in the industry
In the previous installments of this series I wrote about what it takes to survive your first week and month as a construction newbie (see here,  here, and here). Assuming you survived and have proven to be a dependable employee, here’s some final advice on how to make a career in construction. The key in […]
July 17, 2014
Roadbuilding
Traffic deaths down nearly 23 percent since 2005
Traffic deaths in the United States fell nearly 23 percent between 2005 and 2012 according to a study done by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Institute. The study mostly credits safer automobiles and advanced technologies such as anti-lock brakes, collision-avoidance systems and stability control. “There are many factors at play here,” said Dr. Michael Sivak, […]
July 17, 2014
Previous Page
Page 66 of 166
Next Page
Top Stories
Attachments
Rodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large Excavators
The world's first GPR buckets are designed to detect underground utilities in real time while digging.
Pickups
Toyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard Features
Compact Excavators
Bull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator Lineup
Wheel Loaders
A Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel Loader
Featured Sponsor
Stop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
White Papers
Tire Pressure Tips for Heavy Equipment Operations
When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.
