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Business
Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Ensuring Forgiveness Under the PPP
Most-read construction stories include a timelapse of a bridge in the United Kingdom, the March 2021 Dodge Momentum Index, selecting the best wheel loader tire, GM’s electric Chevrolet Silverado, and the complicated process of PPP loan forgiveness.
COVID-19
Can Employers Institute COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates?
Infrastructure
Democratic Senator Says the Future of Infrastructure Investment is User Fees
Infrastructure
US DOT Rebrands BUILD Grants to RAISE Grants, Gives Notice of $1 Billion in Funding
Asphalt
Have You Made a Plan for National Work Zone Awareness Week?
Concrete
Why Being Certified for the Construction of 'Big Box' Stores Matters
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Pickup Trucks & Vans
Hands-Free Driver Assist Coming to 2021 Ford F-150
Technology allows hands-free driving on prequalified sections of divided highways.
Infrastructure
Democratic Senator Says the Future of Infrastructure Investment is User Fees
"Regardless of whether you're driving a gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle or an electric-powered vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, you're going to pay directly or indirectly for the construction of our roads, highways and bridges," the Sen. Carper said
Infrastructure
Biden Administration Says No Federal Gas Tax Increase for Infrastructure Bill
Biden has said a gas tax increase would pay for only a fraction of the investment the country needs and that the hike would go against his promise not to raise taxes for people making under $400,000 to pay for this plan
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Rental
Rental Market Recovery Accelerates in Q1 2021
Recent data points in M Science’s work suggest the equipment rental market is experiencing a healthy and accelerating recovery, due to improving fleet utilization, moderating rental rate declines, a favorable capex environment, and more.
Crane
Anglemyer Crane Rental Completes a Tandem Crane Lift of 60,000 Pounds
Anglemyer Crane Rental deployed a Link-Belt HTC-86110 hydraulic truck crane and a Link-Belt ATC-3275 all-terrain crane to complete a refurbished water bridge, using a tandem lift procedure.
Fall Protection
Proper Care for Your Fall Arrest Harness
Just like the importance of washing the salt off your car in the winter, cleaning your PPE occasionally will pay in the long run.
Asphalt
The Future of Asphalt Production is Sustainable
In this Q&A with Ammann Asphalt, we learn why the company has been driving the sustainability conversation forward for years with their high-recycled content capabilities and what this means for the asphalt industry
Concrete
ASCC Education, Research & Development Foundation's 'Guide to the Design and Construction of Concrete Toppings for Buildings'
Crane
The Construction Industry Needs More Fall Prevention Awareness, OSHA Believes
OSHA holds a voluntary event, May 3 -7, that encourages a break in production to spread the importance of fall prevention — an important event for the crane industry.
Featured Videos
Plant Components
How to Set Up Auto-Geofencing for the Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution
The Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution allows users to gain more visibility into high-value trucking and hauling assets through one integrated, cloud-based solution.
Asphalt
Get On The Road with Leeboy
Compaction Equipment
Watch How Trimble Earthworks for Soil Compactors Works
Rental Rundown
Rundown with Rob Messina of JLG
Hops & Highways
Hops & Highways Episode 24: How to Improve Company Culture
Business
[VIDEO]The Week's Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories: Industry Reacts to Biden Infrastructure Plan
Sponsored
JekkoUSA introduces lithium ion-powered SPX1280 minicrane
With a 2+ ton pick-and-carry capability, and a 7+ ton lifting capability, the electric SPX1280 brings versatility to any indoor or outdoor project.
Business
Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Ensuring Forgiveness Under the PPP
Most-read construction stories include a timelapse of a bridge in the United Kingdom, the March 2021 Dodge Momentum Index, selecting the best wheel loader tire, GM’s electric Chevrolet Silverado, and the complicated process of PPP loan forgiveness.
Power
How to Generate More Rental Income From Your Generator Investment
The portable and emergency power market represents an excellent growth opportunity for rental operations. And adding a package of cables, connectors, and accessories can increase per-rental income.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders Push Size Boundaries
Large CTLs experience rapid growth as contractors demand greater performance.
Tires
Select Wheel Loader Tires to Meet Jobsite Demands
The wrong tire choice drives up operating costs and slashes wheel loader productivity.
COVID-19
Can Employers Institute COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates?
Employers should remain cautious as employees return to workplaces as there might be new risks and employment litigation on the horizon.
Construction Technology
Construction Equipment is Making Critical Connections on the Jobsite
Advances in data transmission capabilities and machine electronics are providing access to vast amounts of information on construction equipment – and laying the foundation for predictive analytics and machine autonomy.
Compaction Equipment
Ammann ARX Tandem Rollers
Compaction Equipment
Ammann Updates ARX Tandem Roller Line
The changes directly impact contractors who rent the machines – and the rental houses that supply them
Plant Components
How to Set Up Auto-Geofencing for the Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution
The Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution allows users to gain more visibility into high-value trucking and hauling assets through one integrated, cloud-based solution.
Infrastructure
Democratic Senator Says the Future of Infrastructure Investment is User Fees
"Regardless of whether you're driving a gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle or an electric-powered vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, you're going to pay directly or indirectly for the construction of our roads, highways and bridges," the Sen. Carper said
Asphalt
Get On The Road with Leeboy
Check out the latest episode of On The Road with Leeboy and meet the new Meet Special Edition 8520B Paver.
Sponsored
JekkoUSA introduces lithium ion-powered SPX1280 minicrane
With a 2+ ton pick-and-carry capability, and a 7+ ton lifting capability, the electric SPX1280 brings versatility to any indoor or outdoor project.
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Southwest Financing Offer
Gearing up for road construction season? Take advantage of 0% financing for 36 months on select BOMAG equipment
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Texas Financing Offer
Gearing up for road construction season? Take advantage of 0% financing for 36 months on select BOMAG equipment
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Northeast Financing Offer
Gearing up for road construction season? Take advantage of 0% financing for 36 months on select BOMAG equipment.
Power
POWR2 Battery Systems up to 1.2MW
Sizes available are 250KW, 500KW, and 800KW, and each size has a 150-percent overload capacity for one minute.
Rental
United Rentals Acquires Franklin Equipment
Franklin Equipment was founded in 2008, and grew to 20 locations serving general contractors in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.
Infrastructure
Report Sets New Priorities for Transformative Infrastructure
AEM’s “Rebuild With Purpose: An Affirmative Vision for 21st Century American Infrastructure" offers an optimistic vision for how to build a modern, sustainable and equitable infrastructure for all Americans.
Asphalt
Have You Made a Plan for National Work Zone Awareness Week?
NWZAW is set for April 26-30 and your company should plan to participate and raise awareness of how we can keep our workers safe while on the job
Rental
How Lithium-Ion Battery Trends are Impacting Aerial Lifts
Amongst the electrification of equipment, Snorkel has developed lithium-ion solutions that offer a real alternative to diesel and place them at the forefront of the battery boom.
Business
Recognize the Barriers to Successful, Profitable Construction Projects
Understanding and addressing the barriers to successful project completion can help you get them done profitably.
Compaction Equipment
Watch How Trimble Earthworks for Soil Compactors Works
Trimble Earthworks for soil compactors enables contractors to accurately control the compaction process, while reducing unnecessary passes that can result in over compaction.
Compaction Equipment
Trimble Earthworks Now Supports Soil Compactors
Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 2.4 features support for soil compactors
