Approvals took two years for Ascent, an unprecedented 284-ft-tall wood and concrete tower under way in Milwaukee since September.
Two major European contractors, U.K.-based Balfour Beatty and Lendlease Europe, announced this week plans to reduce carbon emissions on their construction projects.
Balfour Beatty announced Monday it has developed technology to manage power usage on its jobsites and reduce carbon emissions across its construction sites by up to 80%.
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Drive-thru has long been the bread and butter for major U.S. restaurant chains, but the pandemic has accelerated diner engagement with digital channels — offering opportunities for QSRs to integrate loyalty programs and new technology with the drive-thru lane, as well as an opening for fast casual brands to create mobile-only drive-thrus.
Much attention has been paid to the forgivable paycheck protection loans in last spring’s Covid-relief package, but the CARES Act also includes a slew of tax breaks that could significantly benefit construction firms on their 2020 taxes.
Manitou Group will close its plant in Waco, Texas, next year and consolidate operations at its South Dakota location.
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As the end of 2020 approaches, even as many construction businesses are still struggling with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to close out the year financially.
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With 2020 drawing to a close, it’s time to take a look back at all the top construction and heavy equipment videos we’ve shared in the last year.
No. 10: Cat’s New D1, D2 and D3 Make Up Revamped Small Dozer Lineup
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In these articles we usually try to write about something that will make you think about us.
Able Equipment Rental, Deer Park, New York, has bought the charlotte nc dump trucks assets and service operations of GAR Equipment, South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Fulfilling earlier rumors, the Korean powers Hyundai and Doosan Group have reached a deal that will see Hyundai buy a controlling stake of Doosan’s Infracore charlotte nc dump trucks division by the end of the year, according to the Korea Economic Daily and other media outlets.
Attorneys from a prominent workforce law firm told columbus oh dump truck company that it is within their legal rights to compel workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, during a webinar hosted Wednesday by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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Construction projects require detailed and responsive planning practices.
Five major columbus oh dump truck company have come together to create tech solutions to coronavirus-related challenges.
Construction remained essential throughout most of the country at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, which left columbus oh dump truck company in need of ways to protect workers and keep jobsites clean and safe — not just from the usual dangerous work, but from infection.
When COVID-19 closed all but the most essential businesses in many parts of the U.S. this spring, the men and women working on construction sites found themselves on the front lines of a battle that almost no one knew how to fight.
Five years after launching its L-Series backhoes, John Deere continues to upgrade the models, with the latest advancement being a more powerful engine.
A flurry of deals has sprung up in the architecture, engineering and construction sector as 2020 nears its end.
Pricing for used excavators in 2020 has “held fairly steady,” says
Yoder & Frey will hold its annual February Kissimmee, Florida, auction as it always has: in-person.
Although the number of women in construction careers has grown steadily over the years, nearly 40% are in administrative and office positions, according to a new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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While most would agree that 3D models are the future of construction planning, the vast majority of today’s construction projects are still based on 2D drawings.
While construction has struggled through a year of unprecedented challenges, it has also proven to be one of the country’s most resilient industries in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Leo Vecellio Jr. has been named this year’s recipient of the George S. Bartlett Award from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.
ASV Holdings says it will increase production capacity by approximately 30% in Q1 of 2021, creating 28 new jobs in the company’s Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility.
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In 2017, Arby's realized its production line was no longer working. Its menu had grown complex with the addition of new proteins and having sandwiches done in one station was creating too much crossover and opportunities for error, John Kelly, Arby's chief operating officer, said.
Despite controversy around state and local mandates for face coverings in public, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that they are effective tools in the prevention of COVID-19.
Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama made infrastructure initiatives central goals of their administrations, as President-elect Joe Biden has similarly pledged to do, only to be stymied at delivering on those promises.
John Deere has introduced the latest generation of its articulated dump trucks, the new E-II Series, with the release of the 410E-II and the 460E-II. These new trucks not only feature a new cab, increased productivity and improved fuel economy, but they’re also the first ADTs to get Deere’s completely reengineered dump body.
Used oil analysis is a vital part of a hydraulic oil maintenance process.
The West Seattle Bridge has been closed since March 23 due to rapidly growing cracks underneath its deck.
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While 2020 has thrown a raft of challenges at construction pros during the coronavirus pandemic, contech firms have benefitted from fresh funding.
Despite the challenges of a turbulent 2020, construction companies of all sizes continue to plan for the future and assemble the best executive teams they can.
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With the upcoming holiday season about to collide with a pandemic, employers have some options when it comes to workers' personal travel — though there are a few caveats to exercising those options, management-side attorneys say.
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Planning, designing, constructing and managing infrastructure projects in a sustainable and resilient manner is the job of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals.
This is the first in a two-part series about the potential impacts of the country's surging coronavirus outbreak on the construction industry.
Loegering Power Attachments, a subsidiary of ASV, has combined milling and stabilizing functions into one tool for compact track loaders and skid steers.
As the compact utility loader market continues to grow in popularity, CULs (also known as mini skid steers and stand-on skid steers among other names) are getting larger, more powerful and, because of their lower prices, even challenging skid steers and compact track loaders on some jobsites.
Prinoth Panther T7R crawler carrier.
In Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., Clark Construction is nearing completion on The Wilson & The Elm, a mixed-used development that, when finished, will include 348,000 square feet of office space and 456 apartments.
The twin Grassy Creek Bridges.
Turkey, pumpkin pie and football are the foundations of a traditional Thanksgiving Day, and columbus oh dump truck company across the country had a hand in constructing new stadiums where some of those football games will be played this year.
A new administration will be running the country in two months, and while there are many questions about how things will change, one thing is certain: A Biden presidency likely will be very different from President Donald Trump's four years in office.
Construction firms that received a Paycheck Protection Program loan of more than $2 million got news late last month that they will be required to fill out a form verifying their need for the loan.
This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
A partnership between Trimble and robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics has given the construction industry its first full-fledged robot. It’s called “Spot”, named for its dog-like appearance. But why does it look like a dog? What can it do? How can construction projects benefit from its presence? We had those questions and many more so we asked Martin Holmgren, the General Manager for Buildings Field Solutions at Trimble and Brian Ringley, Construction Technology Manager at Boston Dynamics to join us on this episode of The Dirt to discuss Spot and the future of robotics in construction.
From left, Jeff and Ben Franken initially thought their Kubota dealership would simply provide complementary income to their excavation and logging business Dove Creek.
Inauguration Day is right around the corner, and with the swearing-in of President-elect Joe Biden, there are some things he has already said will change.
Western Global’s new trailer-mounted TransCube Cab brings fuel to the jobsite to reduce downtime for construction and auxiliary equipment, the dump trucks charlotte nc says.
Gradall manufactured the M-2400 in 1946. Source: Gradall
Art Moore, founder of Snorkel Lifts, and brothers Ray and Koop Ferwerda, inventors of the Gradall excavator, are now in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Hall of Fame.
Lockdown orders and more people working from home put a dent in fuel-tax and toll revenues this year.
Men outnumber women in construction, substantially, but more women continue to join the field and often at higher wages than they would in other careers.
Big changes in big trucks have slowed, but ongoing incremental improvements are still yielding big benefits.
CNH Industrial includes Case Construction Equipment.
The SR 99 Tunnel in Seattle.
A federal grand jury indicted the former CEO of Commonweath Edison, the big Illinois energy company, and a key state assistant in the state legislature, of bribery and conspiracy involving payoffs and wide-ranging illegal enrichment scheme.
The construction industry hasn't been portrayed as having the widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 that have plagued other sectors such as meatpacking plants, nursing homes and health care facilities.
Conventional wisdom suggests construction has done relatively well combating the spread of COVID-19 on U.S. jobsites.
While there have been outbreaks at high-profile projects such as Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and as many as 13 San Francisco Bay Area jobsites, the industry as a whole hasn’t drawn attention for the debilitating scourges that have made news in healthcare, nursing homes and the meatpacking industry.
Bobcat is continuing the rollout of its new R2 Series excavators with the introduction of the new E60. Designed to replace both the E55 and E63 from the previous generation, the E60 is a 5.5 metric ton machine that packs more power, more performance and easier maintenance.
Editor's note: In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.
Custom-truck-builder Autocar is reentering the construction dump market with its DC-64D.
The ramp up of warehousing and shipping by online retailers is reflected in record numbers of forklifts and transport trucks selling through its auctions, says
Los Angeles-based construction and engineering giant AECOM beat Wall Street earnings and revenue estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter, even though both profits and sales were lower than a year ago, reflecting the headwinds that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020.
There are few issues that can polarize the construction industry like project labor agreements do.
On their face, there seems little with which to argue — attractive wages set as a baseline, guaranteed worker benefits, a designated union representative to deal with labor disputes and, for the owner, a steady stream of skilled labor.
The state of Michigan is seeking to permanently shut down Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, a section of which is shown here on the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
The state of Michigan is seeking to permanently shut down Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, a section of which is shown here on the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
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If we were to ask you what you thought safety and quality software represented or is used for, you might very well reply, “punchlists, defects, inspections, and incidents.
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Construction is in the midst of a major technological and process disruption that promises to significantly compress schedules, up productivity and expand savings, according to two leading industry forecasters.
The smallest of Komatsu‘s largest loaders, the WA800, has been updated to a new generation and the improvements are mostly focused on time and cost savings. Like its big brother, the WA900-8, there’s a new engine with more power, several power optimization features aimed at efficiency and maintenance savings, and an improved chassis that will hold up better over time.
The AssetCommand Max installed on a machine.
Komatsu dealers Brandeis Machinery & Supply and Power Equipment are the first dealers to receive an Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program designation from the Associated Equipment Dealers Foundation (AEDF).
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Nick Wyman recently took a walkthrough of a car dealership with a group of potential apprentices.
Editor's note: In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.
Merlo R70.24 S Plus
Merlo has introduced its R70 rotating telehandlers to the U.S.
The aftermath of a crash that has shut down the Brent Spence Bridge between Covington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
After a contentious presidential election that is being disputed through the courts, news outlets this weekend called the race for former Vice President Joe Biden, saying he has more than enough electoral votes to secure a win over President Donald Trump.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set to erect a 25-story mass timber apartment building in the summer of 2022, marking the world's tallest building of its kind — that is, until it's eclipsed by a 40-story mass timber office building expected to tower over Sydney, Australia by 2025.
Editor's note: In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.
A luxury condo tower in Miami will be home to the deepest underground parking garage ever built in the city.
Historic renovations, jaw-dropping stadiums and COVID-19 care
Left to right, Danielle Dy Buncio, Geoff Weisenberger, Jeff Emrick, Lynda Leigh, Sam Mishelow, Steve Zimmerman and William Haas (not pictured, Laura Young)
Crews from AECOM Shimmick had 90 days to reconstruct the dewatered lock chamber of the LaGrange Lock and Dam.
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The hospitality industry in two states got a boost last week, thanks to voters who approved measures that will pave the way for new casino construction in coming months.
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Trimble and Boston Dynamics will further exploit Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot platform with a new strategic alliance aimed at automating the collection of data for digital construction site plans.
A new version of Mack‘s 13-liter MP8HE engine comes with a fuel efficiency improvement by up to 3% compared to the current MP8HE.
The next generation Mack MP8HE engine will continue to be offered in 415 and 445 horsepower ratings with 1,760 and 1,860 lb-ft of torque, respectively.
While no one would disagree with OSHA's mission, which is to ensure the safety of U.S. workers through compliance with the agency’s standards, the prospect of a workplace inspection might rattle even the most safety-conscious employer's nerves with fears of being caught on a bad day or drawing a hostile inspector.
A new administration will be running the country in two months, now that former Vice President Joe Biden has been declared president-elect.
After a contentious election week that includes the potential for continued lawsuit and recounts, major news outlets have declared that former Vice President Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States.
Over the course of the last couple of years, John Deere has been at charlotte nc dump truck company revamping its mid-size loader lineup. The new L-Series generation of these utility loaders features a redesigned Z-Bar linkage and a host of other updates to make an operator’s life easier.
Four states — Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota — approved recreational use of marijuana while Mississippi and South Dakota approved the use of medical marijuana in ballot measures on Tuesday.
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Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has named Company Wrench its dealer in central Florida.
Takeuchi’s latest compact excavator, the TB257FR, features the company’s patented side-to-side boom, which allows offset digging left or right without having to reposition the excavator.
When Oregon residents voted this fall, they weren't only weighing in on who they believe their national, state and local leaders should be.
In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.
More than 100 United Rentals locations will participate in the company’s annual Blue Thursday charlotte nc dump trucks sale on Nov.
Las Vegas relies heavily on entertainment and hospitality to fuel its many big commercial construction projects. Those revenue streams all took a major hit with the onset of COVID-19, which brought a severe halt to travel, dining out, conventions and large gatherings.
With the unveiling of the 2022 GMC Hummer EV, we’ve got the introduction of another electric pickup and another instance of wondering aloud “How much of a truck is this thing?” That’s what we’re trying to answer in the video below.
In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.
The Alaskaug Pin-On Auger has two different styles of cutting head.
Bobcat is adding to the attachment lineup for its new range of compact tractors with a new front-mount snowblower.
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Data center construction has exploded in recent years, with multiple states vying to lure internet giants in need of space for their physical computer systems.
Editor's note: The following is a guest post from Cole Marr, research and development director at California accounting firm Sensiba San Filippo.
The speed and efficiency advantages of modular construction were on full display in 2020, as manufacturers stepped up en masse to help combat the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Site supervisors are tasked with staying on top of multiple projects and jobsites with a mix of equipment, vehicles, and workers to deploy and optimize on a daily basis.
Roadtec RX-505ex cold planer
A new version of Mack‘s 13-liter MP8HE engine comes with a fuel efficiency improvement by up to 3% compared to the current MP8HE.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will acquire Rouse Services for approximately $275 million.
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This story is the second in a two-part series looking at the ramifications of a Biden win on the columbus oh dump truck company and subcontractors that are helping to build the U.S.
Trimble Driver Safety provides reports and dashboards about driver behavior.
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This story is the first in a two-part series looking at the ramifications of a Biden win on the columbus oh dump truck company and subcontractors that are helping to build the U.S.
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A group of U.S. and European design and construction firms are aiming for the moon — literally — with their newest 3D-printing project.
Contractors will once again be able to write off the entire purchase price of new and used construction charlotte nc dump trucks bought and put in service in 2020.
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After months of travel and columbus oh dump truck company restrictions to support public health amid COVID-19, drivers may find their roads in less-than-ideal condition when they're able to get back behind the wheel.
Since the Paycheck Protection Program gave out $525 billion in loans this spring — more than $12 billion of it to U.S.
Volvo Construction Equipment has a new attachment kit that allows its 14-ton excavators to be converted into rotating pipelayers and also improve trench safety.
This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
Cat has replaced the D9T with the new D9. As a next generation dozer, there are some foundational changes to the structure of this machine to discuss, but most of what’s new focuses on reducing O&O costs, including a new torque converter and maintenance improvements.
David Alligood of Manatee County, Florida, has been named the 2020 Technician of the Year by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals Education Foundation.
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Contractors often focus on increasing margins and a number of technology solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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In the last 20 years, construction has marked a one percent productivity gain and schedule slippage continues to plague the industry.
Jim Carter operates his 1968 Koehring 305 at a Historical Construction Equipment Association convention in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Editor’s note: Collector’s Corner is an ongoing series of articles by Equipment World in which collectors of antique construction charlotte nc dump trucks and construction models talk about their favorite finds.
A specifiction sheet for JCB’s first backhoe loader, the JCB MK 1 Excavator.
Herc Holdings, parent of HercRentals, reports a 12 percent decrease in rental revenues during the third quarter and a 10 percent decrease in total revenues.
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The one-year extension of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act for highway funding should come as a relief to road builders, but also leaves unclear how much money will actually be available for all of 2021, according to an industry association official.
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Editor's note: This story is Part 4 in a weeklong series about racism in the construction industry.
When the coronavirus pandemic first broke out in the U.S., “flattening the curve” became the mantra for helping to support hospitals and save beds for patients who most needed them.
After nearly 10 months on the table, and with mutual interest surviving a global pandemic that saw truck orders slump to record lows for two consecutive months, Volkwagen’s commercial truck business, Traton, is set to acquire Navistar for nearly $3.7 billion.
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Kirby-Smith Machinery has hired Robert Perkins as a paving and compaction specialist for its Road Construction and Minerals Division.
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While many office workers have settled into month seven of remote columbus oh dump truck company due to the coronavirus, leaders across the tech industry are still pushing for sustained technology and culture transformation to ensure innovation is here to stay.
Just as in the second quarter of 2020, federal and state OSHA officials have not let the COVID-19 pandemic stand in the way of inspecting jobsites and, if necessary, levying large fines against columbus oh dump truck company that they believe are not providing the safest working environment possible.
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A scathing report published Friday by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis illustrated the gulf in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application processing times at several large banks.
Editor's note: This story is Part 2 of a five-part series about racism on the jobsite. It includes imagery and references to racial slurs that could be disturbing to readers.
Cat just built the largest game of Pac-Man ever played. Remote control skid steers took the place of Pac-Man and the ghosts, and a giant trench maze replaced the arcade cabinet.
On Nov. 6th, the Associated Equipment Distributors will offer a post-election analysis of what construction charlotte nc dump trucks dealers can expect in the coming year.
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As the 2020 presidential race continues, the platforms of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden include policies that affect U.S.
The X15 Performance Series gets a fuel economy boost of up to 2% over the prior generation.
Editor's note: This article is the first in a five-part series exploring racism's impact on the U.S. construction industry.
Alta Equipment Group will acquire Howell Tractor and Equipment, a heavy charlotte nc dump trucks dealer serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.
Workers place concrete on Bruckner Expressway project in April. Photo credit: NYSDOT
A $204 million rehabilitation project recently completed on a major expressway in the Bronx created jointless bridge decks by using link slabs of ultra-high-performance concrete.
Editor's note: This story includes imagery and references to racial slurs that could be disturbing to readers.
Since early this summer, Construction Dive has reported on a slew of racist incidents on construction jobsites, from racial epithets scrawled on the walls of portable toilets to nooses hung where Black workers would find them.
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When working on a federally funded public works project, most columbus oh dump truck company know what they are getting themselves into: Davis-Bacon requirements, prevailing wage rates, and certified payroll reports (CPR).
Contractors serving the housing market are in the best position to weather 2021, according Ed Sullivan, Portland Cement Association senior vice president and chief economist.
David Alligood
David Alligood of Manatee County, Florida, has been named the 2020 Technician of the Year by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals Education Foundation.
Nissan says it will end production of its NV commercial van lineup next summer as the dump trucks charlotte nc re-tools its commercial offerings.
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department last week rolled out a simplified version of its forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less in an effort to ease the burden for lenders and small businesses.
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An ENR Top three firm, AECOM Tishman is a leader in the construction industry working on the most innovative projects in the country.
All-new F-150 Limited in Smoked Quartz Tinted Clearcoat.
To say brothers Scott and Tyler Roberts grew up in construction is an understatement.
In an earlier visit this year, Rock Machinery crew visited Superior’s headquarters in Morris, Minnesota for a training and contract signing.
Editor's note: The following is a guest post from Kate Gasparro, an advisor for InfraShares, which is a crowdfunding portal that connects individual investors with infrastructure projects and technologies.
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Nick Kurth and Brian McEachern of PCL Construction presented at ENR FutureTech, explaining how they used their custom-built digital last planner during construction for phase pulls and their lean construction practices.
Equipment World has named Front Range Kubota, headquartered in Kiowa, Colorado, as its 2020 Big Iron Dealer of the Year.
Alta Equipment Florida now offers Avant compact articulated loaders.
Alta Equipment Florida, formerly Flagler Equipment, has added six additional brands, bringing the company’s portfolio to 15 major brands.
Up until early this year, megaprojects dominated the U.S. construction market, growing larger and increasing in number and complexity.
An FMI study last fall found that the annual value of U.S.
Some of the country’s largest construction firms have made changes to their executive leadership and boards of directors in recent months.
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Western Star’s 49X vocational truck is available for order this winter, with initial deliveries expected to begin in early 2021.
Five key markets for construction charlotte nc dump trucks dealers showed varying levels of decline in this month’s U.S.
Bosch Power Tools has introduced a new thermal camera the dump trucks charlotte nc says is designed to give electricians, MEP dump trucks charlotte nc and HVAC technicians a lightweight and convenient detection tool for measuring variances in temperature across a variety of jobsites.
Hilti Concrete Sensors attach to rebar.
Hilti’s new Concrete Sensors will be available nationwide soon, enabling dump trucks charlotte nc to use a mobile app for real-time monitoring of concrete as it cures and dries, as well as receive tests of the mix design from the company’s in-house lab.
The NEXT Coalition, a group of four major columbus oh dump truck company formed in May, has announced its five chosen pilot projects to combat COVID-19 challenges on jobsites.
Every year the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) honors infrastructure projects around the country that showcase innovative ways of constructing roads, building bridges and treating water.
For many people in 2020, New York City hasn’t been a destination of choice.
One of the hardest hit areas of the country during the onset of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.
Despite the pandemic, some financial institutions are reporting increased lending activity for used equipment.
A supervisor on the site of a fatal trench collapse in 2017 in Pennsylvania has been indicted on a federal charge of making false statements to the government.
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Tiltrotator competitors Rototilt and Steelwrist says they have adopted the “Open-S” standard for fully automatic quick couplers.
Building codes and other industry regulations can help designers better define a project and create a structure that is not only aesthetically pleasing but safe.
When it’s time to get down into the dirt and do some digging and grading, check out these six attachments for excavators, skid steers and compact utility loaders.
Generation Z’s perception of construction is evolving, but there’s still a lot more columbus oh dump truck company could do to attract the next generation of workers, according to three Gen Zers interviewed on Associated General Contractors of America’s ConstructorCast.
Contractors frustrated by the long wait for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness guidance may soon get their questions answered.
The Treasury Department expects to begin approving and paying out the forgiveness requests of PPP applicants as soon as this week, the agency said, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The SCL1000 is Kubota’s highly anticipated entry to the mini skid steer market. In this episode of The Dirt we talk to Kubota’s construction charlotte nc dump trucks product expert Tim Boulds about why Kubota is entering this market and how they developed a unique mini skid steer that will offer class-leading capability from the get-go.
Like many contractors, Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction needed a way to fight the spread of COVID-19 on jobsites.
Morten Solgaard, a veteran of truck-maker Scania, is now managing director of Engcon’s North American operations.
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State departments of transportation around the country are reporting hundreds of job openings for seasonal workers, with some of the jobs possibly becoming full time.
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This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
Researchers install sensors on a future lane for a widened I-64 in York County, Virginia.
Wildfire smoke that shut down jobsites across the West dissipated this week, even as guidance on when to stop columbus oh dump truck company due to hazardous air quality conditions remained ambiguous.
LBX has added Amarillo Machinery as a Texas Link-Belt dealer.
The reduced tail swing Kubota U48-5 compact excavator.
With the nation’s main funding mechanism for highway projects set to expire September 30, the U.S.
As it celebrated the start of production on the 2021 F-150, Ford shared some a few more details on the upcoming battery-powered, electric F-150 along with a teaser image of the truck’s front end and some prototype testing footage.
The start of it all: the 50K.
Ninety years ago, what is now Kobelco Construction Machinery built the 50K electric mining shovel, an anniversary the dump trucks charlotte nc says paved the way for its entire construction charlotte nc dump trucks line.
The Association of General Contractors just reported that public and private nonresidential construction spending saw deep declines in July.
When it comes to soil compactors for roadwork, the predominant word is simple.
Simple for the operator, that is.
“A good soil compactor is one that’s simple to operate and reasonably comfortable for the operator, and it just doesn’t break,” says Mark Eckert, Volvo Construction Equipment global product manager.
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The construction site has many moving parts. From material deliveries and manpower to heavy columbus oh dump trucks allocations and safety measures, there are dozens of items at any given time that need oversight.
XL Specialized Trailers says its new XL 120 is aimed at giving dump trucks charlotte nc and trucking companies who haul charlotte nc dump trucks often the ability to trailer a wide variety of machine types and sizes.
Assembly line at the joint Caterpillar and Perkins engine plant in Seguin, Texas.
LiuGong 909ECR is powered by a 59-net-horsepower Yanmar diesel.
While commercial and multifamily construction activity plummeted in the first half of 2020, one major metro area was spared.
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Contractors across the country are dealing with labor issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
J.D. Adams 102 with tracks
Editor’s note: Collector’s Corner is an ongoing series of articles by Equipment World in which collectors of antique construction charlotte nc dump trucks and construction models talk about their favorite finds.
The coronavirus pandemic has sped up the implementation of remote virtual inspections for many building departments, and many officials have indicated that their agencies will probably continue to use remote inspections even after social distancing rules ease up.
VMAC just made its direct-connected DTM70-H multi-power PTO system for Ford charlotte nc dump truck company trucks even better with the addition of variable on-demand air flow.
Carbon fiber strands being installed on the M-102 bridge deck in Wayne County.
The construction industry has been moving toward a more collaborative approach to projects for some time now, with owners and designers realizing the benefits of bringing experienced columbus oh dump truck company and subcontractors in to consult during the early planning and design stages.
Smoke from unprecedented wildfires across the West has halted construction projects over the past week while slowing others, as California, Oregon and Washington earned the dubious distinction of having the most polluted air on the planet.
Over the course of the last couple of years, John Deere has been at charlotte nc dump truck company revamping its mid-size loader lineup. The new L-Series generation of these utility loaders features a redesigned Z-Bar linkage and a host of other updates to make an operator’s life easier.
H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) has opened a new branch in McKinney, Texas, serving the region northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Old Chicago post office mixes modern office with historic structure
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Booth Cottage, a historic Frank Lloyd Wright structure, moved
Having enough cash on hand to pay the bills and fund new projects is always top of mind for contractors, especially labor- and material-heavy subcontractors that fund most of the activity on a construction project often months before the owner and general contractor pay their invoices.
Finding used charlotte nc dump trucks doesn’t have to be frustrating. The new Equipment Experts online marketplace makes it easy – with detailed filtering, charlotte nc dump trucks specs and payment calculators.
Although the Small Business Administration opened its Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness portal on Aug. 10, many columbus oh dump truck company have found their banks are not ready to accept applications.
Kenworth has announced three new options for its Class 6 T270 and Class 7 T370 trucks.
First up is an update to Kenworth’s 21,000-pound rated highway AG210L single-axle rear suspension.
An Iowa landscaping subcontractor and its former vice president, who submitted false invoices to a general contractor and to the Iowa Dept.
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Employers that opt to give their employees a pandemic-related Social Security payroll tax holiday to boost wages for the remainder of the year will be taking on a complicated administrative task, Pete Isberg, vice president of government affairs at payroll giant ADP, said this week in an Accounting Today podcast.
Cat gave its new 963 track loader a boost in power and increased fuel efficiency.
Just one month into his new role as a Jacobs Engineering executive vice president, Ken Gilmartin has found himself in the middle of a national spotlight.
Editor's note: This story includes imagery and references to racial slurs that could be disturbing to readers.
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It’s no secret that managing applications for payment is one of the most complex and frustrating processes columbus oh dump truck company face today.
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Brian Krause knows that when it comes to actually building what’s in the 3D model of his latest commercial construction project, his best-laid plans can be foiled by something as seemingly insignificant as a 1/4-inch bathroom tile.
One of the upsides of 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic, if you can call it that, is the accelerated pace of technology adoption by construction firms.
Falls are one of the most common types of jobsite injuries in the United States and many of them involve the same simple element: a ladder.
John Deere has introduced three new cold planer attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders for such tasks as street repairs, leveling uneven pavement, texturing pavement and cleaning around larger milling sites, the dump trucks charlotte nc says.
In any industry, suicide prevention and education requires a variety of resources, as well as strong leadership from management, safety professionals and human resources.
Nikola‘s plans to deliver an electric pickup truck are full steam ahead.
Chuck Goodrich is worried about his 2021 cash flow.
As CEO of Indianapolis-based national subcontractor Gaylor Electric, he and his team have made it through the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and have actually seen growth.
Elected leaders returning to Capitol Hill this week face several issues impacting the U.S. construction industry.
Liability reform, a new highway funding package and Payroll Protection Program forgiveness are all on lawmakers' to-do list.
There are plenty of completed modular projects under the construction industry’s collective belt, but there are plenty of owners and developers who have not explored modular as a feasible alternative to traditional construction methods.
This summer, Construction Dive ran a weekly series to gain a glimpse into readers' opinions and points of view during the confusing, ever-changing landscape caused by the coronavirus, as well as other factors impacting the construction industry.
As areas around the country hit triple-digit heat index temperatures, construction firms are reporting challenges in keeping their employees safe from heat-related illness, especially while workers must wear face masks to prevent coronavirus spread.
As summer comes to a close, some of contractors' biggest concerns for the rest of 2020 are the impact from both the presidential election and the coronavirus, according to a survey of Construction Dive readers.
Construction Dive’s series, Tech 101, provides quick, top-line information about emerging construction technology on topics such as digital twins, laser scanning and exoskeletons. What type of tools would you like a primer on? Email [email protected].
MacAllister Machinery is now the Prinoth Panther tracked carrier dealer in Indiana.
John Deere has introduced three new cold planer attachments for skid steers and compact track loaders for such tasks as street repairs, leveling uneven pavement, texturing pavement and cleaning around larger milling sites, the dump trucks charlotte nc says.
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The onus to collect and pay back deferred payroll taxes, under guidance the IRS has released on President Trump's executive order, falls on employers.
Positive tests for marijuana were at 2.2 percent in construction, less than half the that of the accommodation and food services industry segment, according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.
Cisco Equipment has opened a facility in Seguin, Texas.
The Digga Skid Steer Auger Drive comes in a variety of sizes to match skid steers and compact track loaders, hydraulic oil flow ranges of 6 to 30 gallons per minute.
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Pretty soon you’ll be able to buy an electric Bobcatexcavator from a dump trucks charlotte nc called Green Machine. Who’s Green Machine? What’s the difference between a battery-powered machine and an “all-electric” machine? In this video we break down Bobcat’s unique electric retrofit partnership with Green Machine and discuss the company’s charlotte nc dump truck company on making fully electric machines a reality.
One of the largest American Institute of Architects chapters, AIA Chicago, abruptly dismissed its highest ranking staff member, Zurich Esposito, on August 13, and some chapter members are pushing back.
At the beginning of summer, Construction Dive began a weekly survey on rotating topics, including infrastructure projects, beating the heat to keep workers safe and racism on jobsites.
Fewer new construction projects have come to market since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. Even now, six months into the outbreak, few owners and developers are willing to take risks during the continued economic uncertainty.
With a historically active hurricane season upon us, FEMA is actively recruiting retired construction supervisors and workers—including those adept at juggling all the paperwork in a typical construction office— as Reservists to help them do the many tasks required following a disaster.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to allow three-dimensional designs and digital bids on transportation construction projects by 2025.
Numbers released last week revealed that fewer infrastructure projects are being built in the U.S.
Dodge Data & Analytics reported a 31% decline in the nonbuilding sector, which includes columbus oh dump truck company such as roads, bridges and pipelines, and a report earlier this month found that infrastructure projects worth $9.6 billion have been canceled or delayed due to COVID-19.
Baldwin & Shell Construction Co., an Arkansas-based design-build contractor, recently announced Gene Kitsmiller as its first director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC).
Since the coronavirus pandemic arrived in the U.S., columbus oh dump truck company have been increasingly nervous about maintaining and building their backlog of columbus oh dump truck company as jobs in some areas and sectors are put on hold or canceled.
As parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast await the impact of Hurricane Laura—strengthening in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and forecast to be first major storm of what is anticipated to be a historically active hurricane season—contractors in the storm’s path should be aware that the coronavirus will add complications to both storm preparation and response, says Jim MacDonnell, director of BDO’s McLean Office and a risk management expert.
This feature is a part of "The Dotted Line" series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry.
The construction industry is hardcore enough, said Peter Davoren, CEO and president of Turner Construction Co., without adding discrimination into the mix.
Even in a coronavirus-challenged environment, there's money available to build new projects; what's rare is finding an owner who is willing to break ground.
The last piece to the last arch for the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is placed.
Numbers released this week revealed that fewer infrastructure projects are being built in the U.S.
Dodge Data & Analytics reported a 31% decline in the nonbuilding sector, which includes columbus oh dump truck company such as roads, bridges and pipelines.
Numbers released this week revealed that fewer infrastructure projects are being built in the U.S.
Dodge Data & Analytics reported a 31% decline in the nonbuilding sector, which includes columbus oh dump truck company such as roads, bridges and pipelines.
Two of the construction industry's most high-profile customers delivered a call to action to root out hate from jobsites during the closing keynote address of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation Conference this week.
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Brad Boehler has been named vice president of Alamo Group’s Forestry and Tree Care Business Unit and president of Morbark Holdings, succeeding Dave Herr.
In this March 21, 2016, file photo the Flint Water Plant water tower is seen in Flint, Mich.
Marriott International pulled back on development of new hotels in the U.S. in the second quarter of this year, according to comments from CEO Arne Sorenson during a conference call with Wall Street analysts.
This summer has seen a number of racist incidents on jobsites reported to construction columbus oh dump truck company management and local law enforcement authorities.
Editor's note: The following is a guest post from Matt Daly, CEO and co-founder of construction technology firm StructionSite.
At more than $1 trillion in annual spending, the construction industry accounts for a significant portion of national GDP and is a major driver of the U.S.
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Undoubtedly, many companies have a tighter grip over spending during the pandemic.
The 42.6-horsepower Doosan DX42-5K compact excavator has a maximum dig depth of 10 feet 5 inches.
Crack beside truss member 12 of the FIU pedestrian bridge shown two days before the March 15, 2018, collapse in this photo by contractor Munilla Construction Management and provided by the NTSB.
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Accurate financial forecasts are critical to managing cash flow, setting realistic goals and budgets, and guiding essential decisions that help sustain and grow construction businesses.
Dozers have been recognizable in their current form for nearly a century.
Fisher has expanded its Storm Boxx snow pusher plow lineup with new model widths of 12, 14 and 16 feet.
With more people working remotely, transportation agencies have found themselves with less revenue, which could mean fewer expansions of commuter transit services and a diminished ability to stay current with maintenance.
This summer has seen a number of racist incidents on jobsites reported to construction columbus oh dump truck company management and local law enforcement authorities, even as protests and marches against racism erupted around the world following George Floyd's death while in police custody.
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Gathered Foods Executive Chair Chris Kerr still hasn't seen the place that has consumed a great amount of his thoughts and actions for the last two years, $20 million of his company's funds and 42,500 square feet in an industrial park in Heath, Ohio.
For dump trucks charlotte nc who want to monitor asphalt temperatures in real time, Caterpillar has a new thermal imaging system.
A one-mile segment of pavement will use 150,000 recycled plastic bottles.
